Doctors have a habit of just writing scripts and getting you out the door. It's hard to find a good one who will take time to really listen. For my anxiety and depression I had to go through quite afew different meds to find the right one.  Unfortunetly it takes at least 3 months to get the full benefit and to work out if it's doing what you need it to do. Also I found that even the time of day I take my meds makes a difference. Consistancy is the key , never forget to take them and take them at the same time each day. keep some in ur wallet incase your not home. Otherwise there are stacks of alternate things that help, diet, excercise, meditation etc but I found I couldnt stick to any of it without the help of meds first.  Medication alone is rarely enough though, it's important to try whatever you can and combine what works best for you. Also, knowlage is power, if you research your condition and whatever you are taking, it can make much more sense and give an outside perspective and make any possible side effects less scary.