lpmarie13

Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

I've struggled with chronic dysthymia since my teens. I've experienced several major depressive episodes. The last one I had in summer of 2008 has left me reeling. I am receiving treatment for, but I feel like crap the majority of the time. I haven't lost hope that things will get better, that I will get better, but I cry every single day. I can't seem to pick up the pieces. I think about suicide often. I don't want to hurt my loved ones.

Treatments

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Somewhat Helpful

Effexor Somewhat Helpful

I spent many years on Effexor, which worked well in the beginning, as they all have. Then it stopped, like they all do.

Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful

Prozac Not Working

Did not help the depression, did help me gain a bunch of unwanted pounds!

Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful

Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful

Trazodone Working / Worked

Used in conjunction with another antidepressant to aid with sleep. It did help me sleep, but I remained groggy in the day time as well.

Wellbutrin Not Working

Currently taking this, it's not helping, but at least I can enjoy being intimate with my boyfriend.

Writing Somewhat Helpful

Zoloft Somewhat Helpful

Zoloft worked like a charm in the beginning, and for several months afterward as well, but it stopped working.

Close Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

I haven't been able to receive very much treatment or understanding regarding PTSD. Combined with depression, life is really hard lately.