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Low Days?

JAB — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:31:53 GMT

Hi, This is my first time posting anything. I was just wondering if anyone on antidepression medication still experience low days?

I have been on anti depression medication for about 7 years and feel like my happy self, but every now and then I have low days for no reason. I struggle to do anything, I ignore everyone, I am fighting back tears for I don't even know why. I fantasise about laying in my bed, locking my door and dissapearing from my life.

I am just not sure if I should still be having these days while on medication?

Thanks everyone.

Re: Low Days?

indigo22 — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:55:48 GMT

Hi,

Welcome to the forums and thank you for reaching out to us.

You are not alone with still having low days, I have been on them for many years and do still have 'not so good' days. There may be a reason that it happens occasionally, perhaps hormonal, perhaps diet, but they are meant to keep you from sinking into the depths. When I have one of those days, I do my best not to fight it too much, just let the day unfold because I know it will pass.

I guess it depends on how often it is happening for you and how much you spiral on those days. If it happens a lot, then you may need to chat with your GP, occasionally the medication that once worked well is no longer the right one for you. It may help to keep a record of when it happens and how you feel, you may notice a pattern in your record keeping. You would also then have something to take to the GP if need be.

I hope this helps and please feel free to continue the conversation if you wish.

Take care,

indigo

Re: Low Days?

Doors24 — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:05:50 GMT

Dear JAB,

I have been explained that our moods work in a pattern that is likened to valleys and peaks. If you draw a wavy line it will have a rounded bottom and then the line goes up and you have a rounded top. Then the line goes down again and the pattern repeats.

We can’t always live on the peak. Sometimes we drop down into a valley. It can be slow or quick. But eventually we go back up to the peak.

Perhaps your unpleasant days are just a valley day. And that is okay. We all have low days, even on medication. Triggers are good to know, to see if it is one of them.

I agree with Indigo. That if it worries you to talk to your treating health professionals.

But I can understand where you are coming from and how you feel on a low day.

Medication is only one component of treatment and some kind of talking therapy is usually the other. Or lifestyle changes. They balance each other out.