"You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you." – Dan Millman
Have you been trying to feel better but nothing seems to work? Do you feel stuck, even after therapy, medication, or self-care? If yes, you’re not alone. Many women face the same struggle.
Sometimes, depression and anxiety don’t respond to the usual treatments. This is called treatment resistant depression and anxiety. It doesn’t mean there’s no hope. It just means your healing may need a different path.
In this blog, we’ll talk about why you might not be getting better and what you can do next. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
What Is Treatment Resistant Depression and Anxiety?
When you’ve tried different treatments like therapy or medication but still feel depressed or anxious, it might be treatment resistant. This means your brain and body may need more support or a new approach.
Many women feel like they’re doing everything right but still feel low. That’s when it’s time to look deeper and ask the right questions.
Why Am I Not Getting Better?
Here are the answers to the many questions running through your mind
1. You Might Have Been Misdiagnosed
Sometimes, the real issue isn’t depression or anxiety alone. It could be a hormone problem, thyroid issue, or something else in your body that needs attention. If the root cause is missed, treatment won’t help much.
2. Hormones Could Be Out of Balance
Hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and DHEA affect your mood. If they’re too high or too low, you may feel anxious or down. This is very common before your period, during perimenopause, or after having a baby.
3. You Might Need a Different Treatment
Not all medications or therapies work the same for everyone. You may need a new plan, a new dose, or a completely different method to feel better.
4. Trauma May Still Be Affecting You
Past trauma or stress can live in the body. If it hasn’t been fully processed, your mind might still be stuck in survival mode. Talk therapy alone may not be enough.
5. Your Body Might Be Missing Key Nutrients
Vitamins and minerals play a big role in brain health. Low levels of vitamin D, B12, or iron can cause symptoms of anxiety or depression. Poor sleep, bad diet, and high stress make things worse too.
6. Your Treatment Might Not Feel Personal
You are unique. Your care should be too. If your current doctor doesn’t listen or treat you as a whole person, your healing may feel stuck. You deserve support that fits you.
Signs of Treatment Resistant Depression and Anxiety
- You’ve tried more than two medications or therapies
- You feel tired or numb most of the time
- You don’t feel much change, even after months of help
- You’ve lost hope or feel like nothing will work
- Your symptoms keep coming back, again and again
If any of this sounds like you, it might be time to take a new approach.
What You Can Do to Feel Better
1. Start With a Full Health Check
Ask your provider to check your hormones, thyroid, and vitamin levels. These are often linked to mood and mental health. A full checkup gives you a better idea of what’s really going on.
2. Think About Hormone Support
For many women, hormone balance is the key. Bioidentical hormone therapy, natural support, or supplements may help you feel more like yourself again.
3. Look Into Newer Treatments
Some newer treatments work well when others don’t. These include:
- TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)
- Ketamine therapy
- Somatic therapy (body-based work)
- EMDR (a special therapy for trauma)
You don’t have to stick to old methods if they’re not helping.
4. Improve Gut and Nutrition Health
Your gut is connected to your brain. If your digestion is off, your mood might be too. Eat clean, avoid too much sugar, and try probiotics. Small changes in food and lifestyle can bring big results.
5. Choose Whole-Person Care
You deserve a provider who listens to your full story. One who looks at your health, your mind, your hormones, and your past. You are more than a list of symptoms—and your care should reflect that.
How We Help at Hummingbird Healthcare
At Hummingbird Healthcare, we know what it feels like to not be heard. That’s why we do things differently.
We welcome women of all backgrounds. We look at the whole picture—your mind, your body, your history, and your goals. We find the root of what’s going on and create a care plan just for you.
You don’t have to figure this out on your own. We're here to walk beside you.
Also Read: How Menopause Hormone Treatment Can Improve Your Quality of Life
You Deserve to Feel Better
If nothing has worked so far, don’t give up. Feeling better is still possible. Sometimes, it just takes the right care, with the right support.
Let us help you find your way forward—with compassion, clarity, and real answers. Contact Hummingbird Healthcare today.
Let’s begin your journey to healing—together.
FAQs
1. What is treatment resistant depression and anxiety?
It’s when your symptoms don’t get better, even after trying therapy or medication.
2. Can hormone problems cause depression or anxiety?
Yes. Hormone changes can affect mood and mental health.
3. Are there other options if my meds don’t work?
Yes. New therapies like TMS, ketamine, and hormone support may help.
4. Should I stop my medicine if it’s not working?
No. Always speak to your doctor before making changes.
5. How is Hummingbird Healthcare different?
We listen. We care for the whole you. We help women heal in a safe, loving space.
