Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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sweetangel 09/09/2009

I was wondering how many different medications everyones been on before they found one that worked. Im going to the doctor today to get mine changed again if I get a new one that will make 6 different ones so far. I'm getting worried that I'll never find something that works or that the doctors will think theres something really wrong with me or maybe that there is something really wrong with me. Ive been on celexa, lexapro, paxil, effexor, and now zoloft. A little background I've had 4 miscarriages and thats where my depression started. I thought after I had my healthy baby I wouldnt be depressed anymore. Well I had my healthy baby boy March 19th and a few weeks later was dignosed with post partum depression. The zoloft has been working good but I've noticed the last couple weeks I've been getting really angry and I'll get so mad my heart feels like its going to explode and I havent slept for 3 days. Dont know anymore!

babydream 09/09/2009

I tried many different ones as a teen and in my 20s but found that the only 2 that worked for me were Zoloft and Wellbutrin. My problem is that I seem to platau with zoloft...it works for a bit then looses effect? ANd the wellbutrin worked awesoem but made me way to jittery.

I am sorry to hear that you are going through this, let me know what the Dr suggests. I too need to call mine at some point. I am trying to exercise and change my diet first before switching again

sweetangel 09/09/2009

She up'd my dose I was only on 50mgs for the post partum depression. So she wants me to go up to 1 1/2 pills for a week then 2 pills after that. So eventually I'll be up to 100mgs she said we could go up as far as 200mgs. But she said if I dont feel any better in 1 month she'll change it to something else.

deleted_user 09/09/2009

I was initially put on SSRIs but had an allergic reaction to them and was switched to MAOIs. Those worked really well and still do. The other drugs was a nightmare to get right. They put me on Carbomazepine, then switched me to Lithium in conjunction with immovane (which left a nasty taste in my mouth along with feeling like I'd been hit by a bus). Then they tried me on seroquel (blech) and finally on largictal (works nicely).

Mind you, part of the problem was that I had been misdiagnosed with Bipolar and the meds that they put me on for it actually made things a lot worse for me. I became extremely agitated and aggressive towards other people.

AD's take about 4-6weeks before you'll notice anything different mood wise. Try keeping a mood diary to help your Dr find the right meds/dose for you

Just as a though, has your doctor checked your hormone levels?

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