Hi. I'm new to this site. My dr. had put me on pristiq and it helped me a little bit. You have to try to surround yourself with people and things that you really love. I myself am going through a rough patch in my life and that's why I came to this website because I had to move out of my parents house and I am living in an apartment where I am lonely and far away from them and I am on disability for schizophrenia and I don't know if I will ever work again in my life and it is hard for me because I am going through some depression right now but doing the things I love and seeing the people I love is what keeps me happy right now.

I have managed to stay off meds thus far. But from what people say it is hit and miss with meds. Take careful notes about your moods and feelings; this will help the doctor and you make better med decisions.

Anybody have some good suggestions about what did/didn't work for you?

You should take medical advice only from a doctor/therapist/professional. That includes what to take, how to take, and how to STOP taking.

Only such a professional knows about 'new products',, etc, etc, etc ... not us, your friends, family, or enemy.

Only take medical advice from an APPROPRIATE medical pro.

I have no idea really, I've stayed away from medication. Like they said above, you might want to speak to a doctor about that.