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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proverb1412 03/24/2013

Well I tried to use 5htp to see if it would help as lexapro.I already have to take prescribed meds for pain and diabetes.
A month past and I started going into deep depression , anxiety ,anger and basically felt like dying.I told a friend and it made me think it must be me coming off the lexapro
Back to the drawing board:-(

MaybeICanHelp 03/25/2013

If you got worse after getting off lexapro, then why not get back on it. I don't blame you for trying 5HTP, it was worth a try. But since it does not seem to be working, I would go back towhat worked, or try a different antidepressant.

deleted_user 03/29/2013

I found a mayo clinic page that said tramadol is a opiate but also found a warning not to take the ssri tramadol along with 5htp,
my doctor said to go ahead and take them.
They help when taken together. help sleep and help pain.

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