DianeMary

Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

As a teenager I started staying in the house more than normal. I knew it was not good for me. I still do this. One "breakdown" resulting in a short institutionalization. Presently only on Ativan and seeing my therapist.

Treatments

Celexa Working / Worked

It worked for about 6 or 8 weeks. (I never felt so free and good in my life) then experienced ssri poop out. Weight gain side effect but I didn't care because it worked so well for me

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked

Worked

Cymbalta Working / Worked

Did not work

Lexapro Working / Worked

Did not work

Meditation Working / Worked

never been able to do it

Paxil Working / Worked

Did not work + weight gain

Positive Thinking Working / Worked

Never heard of it, but I get the point.

Prozac Working / Worked

Did not work + headaches

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

Worked big time for me. I was in therapy for 3 years the one year after my breakdown. Now after 4 years have started therapy again. Side effects: positive personal growth

Wellbutrin Working / Worked

Made me jumpy

Writing Working / Worked

Helped when I was in a crises.

Zoloft Working / Worked

Worked in the hospital and after my release.I hapost traumatic stress sydrome at the time. Side effect: flat affect