Context: This medicine did not alleviate my depression . At each subsequent appointment , I told the psychiatrist that my depression was n't getting any better . On the PHQ-9 form ( a survey of symptoms ) that I was required to fill out at each visit , I always checked off that I had thoughts of suicide . After a month , I asked the psychiatrist if she could please put me on a different medicine - that the Lamictal was n't working .

Question: Why did the medicine not work for you ?
Options:
0. The medicine is not a good fit for my mental situation
1. None of the above choices .
2. The medicine is not intended for patients with depression
3. The medicine is a dud
Answer: 0

Question: What will you do if you do not get better ?
Options:
0. I may look for a different form of medication
1. I will go to see another doctor
2. None of the above choices .
3. I will persist with the medicine I am on
Answer: 1