Stay away from those drugs and increase your physical activity to stabilize your brains chemistry.

I can not help, because I have done the same this last weekend, was doing great the as you put it, back slide. I een is getting worse as the holidays approch. I wam jsut going to watch this one adn maybe find some help or comfort.

Felt a little slide myself when the holidays arrived. The general representation of anti-depressants is not very good and yet some people have success through them. Have strength and use your best judgement it is a tough call.

It's going to be a huge, nasty, rollercoaster for a while. I suffer the same. I can do fine one hour and the next I am bawling my eyes out. I personally would NOT take any antideppressants because of the chance of becoming dependant on them. BUT, if you feel that you cannot deal with "it" anymore, so what is best.

If your overwhelmed, a little help is not a bad thing. Sometimes we need to stablize our hormones, and then start working on the issues inside of us. I get frustrated when people don't understand that depression is a medical condition. If it is severe, it is best treated by a combination of drugs and therapy. A few years ago, my mom passed away. It was devasting for me. My dr. suggested I start on an anti-depressant and work through the grief. I was so embarassaed and ashamed. But, as I talked with her, I realized I wasn't ashamed if I needed an asprin for a headache--or even Tums for an upset stomach. Don't abuse them, combine treatments, and do what's best for you. By the way, after a few months, I was able to deal effectively with the grief and didn't need the pills anymore.

Thanks for the input, I think I can tough this out.

I agree with MoMOSa-hit the treadmill take up cycling or aerobics or yoga-moving your body and getting your heart pumping and sweating it out is better than any drug. You will be amazed how exercise can clear your head. Good luck!