serenity4me

Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

I have suffered from major depression since I was 36 and was going through an ugly divorce. Never was able to get off meds. Prozac used to work wonders until I crashed on it when I was under a lot of stress a few yrs. back Had an extremely stressly job two years ago that sent me into a severe depression which I have had trouble coming totally out of. Tried Effexor without relief. Now on 60 mg Cymbalta. Still don't feel myself but am working on finding the right dose. Suffer from SAD.

Treatments

Cymbalta Working / Worked

Working some but not good enough yet, still adjusting dose. Not many side effects. Feel somewhat calm when it is working...

Effexor Working / Worked

Never worked. Extreme anxiety.

Positive Thinking Working / Worked

This is helpful when I am not totally down. When I crash hard all I think about is ending the pain.

Prozac Working / Worked

Once worked wonders for about 3 years then quit working.

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

I have been going to counseling off and on for several years. It does help. At least I feel I am not burdening them because I am paying them.

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

Helpful but feel like I am a burden especially to my husband.

Trazodone Working / Worked

Use to sleep. Feel drowsy most mornings and fuzzy thinking but it is better than not sleeping.

Wellbutrin Working / Worked

Tried for a short time. Extreme muscle pain and anxiety.

Writing Working / Worked

Helpful. Especially when going through tough days to look back see that I will get better again. No side effects other than writer's cramp.

Cymbalta Working / Worked

60 mg. Still adjusting. Having some bad days again. Used to be on 40 mg and never felt quite right and then went to a different doctor and was told I was on a child's dose. Only been at this dose for 2 months.