Why won’t my doctor listen to me? Help!!

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I went to the doctor yesterday with symptoms of:
-extreme forgetfulness 
-inability to focus
-trouble at work
-lack of motivation 
-extreme fatigue 
Etc.. and they keep pawning it off as anxiety & depression when I know it isn’t! My anti depressants works wonders! And I can feel my anxiety and that’s not my normal symptoms. I feel like doctors don’t take me serious because I’m 22. Does anyone have any advice?
I’m at the end... I’m starting to have suicidal thoughts 😪

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Have you had blood work done recently? I would get your thyroid levels checked. These are some symptoms of an under active thyroid. 
tiredness
being sensitive to cold
irritability 
weight gain
constipation
depression
slow movements and thoughts
muscle aches and weakness
muscle cramps
dry and scaly skin
brittle hair and nails
loss of libido (sex drive)
pain, numbness and a tingling sensation in the hand and fingers (carpal tunnel syndrome)
irregular periods or heavy periods
Not trying to scare or diagnose you...just advising you to maybe get some blood work done. 
I was wrongly diagnosed with severe depression & menstrual induced migraines years back. I’ve always had irregular periods, and they were TERRIBLE. I’ve experienced pretty much every symptom listed above. I had blood work done, and have recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism.

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Thanks everyone for all the support! I went to a new doctor today and expressed my concerns with the NP. She diagnosed me with ADD and started me on a low dose of adderall. Fingers crossed that I find relief!

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First off, I’m sorry you’re having those thoughts. It’s not something I want to hear anyone say/write. So I pray for your happiness and that you receive peace...
Secondly, if you’re having those thoughts and are already diagnosed with depression and anxiety, and you’re taking antidepressants...it’s quite possible the medication isn’t working to it’s fullest potential for you. You may need another type of medication to help with those thoughts. Those symptoms don’t seem like they should coincide with a medication that you think works well for you. You shouldn’t feel those things if they work well enough. Sure, not all the symptoms will easily go away, but I’m sure there is something better. 
What is your doctor saying, other than it’s the depression and anxiety? Are they recommending another medication? Therapy? Are you seeing someone regularly? It wouldn’t be a bad idea.

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Sometimes your antidepressants can give those kinds of side effects. So definitely get your thyroid checked through blood work. Because antidepressants can affect your thyroid. Which is why you could be having these symptoms.

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Try going to a holistic or naturopathic doctor. They spend more time with you to figure out what underlying issues are causing your symptoms.

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Have you ever been checked for Lymes Disease? It isn’t just aching joints, it can cause a whole lot of other issues. I battled it for a year before finally kicking it in the butt but my father-in-law and sister-in-law have been battling it for at least 4 years now and they both suffer from forgetfulness, inability to focus, migraines, severe depression, anxiety and more all from Lyme disease.

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What antidepressant are you on? When I was taking Zoloft combined with Xanax I totally felt that way ALL the time. I’m not saying to stop taking it, but I’m sure it’s a side effect. And I know that when I obsess about stuff like that, it makes it worse. Just see if your doc will do a CBC and a Thyroid blood test just to be safe. If that all comes back good, it’s probably side effects.

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it could also be low vitamin d that's what I was told I have a month ago and I have all the same symptoms plus I was on anxiety meds. now talking meds for it I feel way better and don't have to take naps and always tired even after just waking up.

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Some of your symptoms may be side effects of the anti depressants. I know, ironic how anti depressants can cause such ill side effects and are suppose to help you. Other medications are the same way. I have Tourettes and my doctor prescribed me medicine for my chronic tension headaches and muscle relaxers. They help but the one for my headaches make me dizzy. They help but thats the unfortunate side effect of it. If it really troubles you, talk to your prescriber about trying a different anti depressant or a lower dose? I hope this helps :)

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Tell them yourehaving suicidal thoughts. They have to listen then...