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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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meandthebeast 06/25/2010

I havent been here much lately.. In the deepest black hole imaginable.. and I usually dont bitch to much but need to ask a question. I know that we are all different and meds react differently, but I would like to know out of all the meds you have tried, what seems to help the most?

I have been on everything imaginable and just of late I am going off Cymbalta. It seemed to help for quite awhile but it seems like I become immune after awhile.. I am now on Celexa.... AGAIN... I cant remember if it ever did me any good. And he put me on one at night time that seems to be making me worse.. A whole lot worse.. Horrible vivid dreams and nightmares and psychotic feelings.. It is called Risperdal. Has anyone heard of it or tried it? Please help.. I just need to know..

My Dr. also put me back on some hormones to see if it will help.. I just want to be the dancing helpful bear that I have been in the past.. So thank you in advance.... thebeast

deleted_user 06/25/2010

I only know a little about risperdal....my son took it but only for a couple of months....
During that time he had 1 episode of hallucinating. Took him to the E.R. and everything.

it was a brief time he took it...and he was about 5 years old....maybe 6.

deleted_user 06/25/2010

I'm feeling like the way sung about in this song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfGYSHy1jQs

typically 06/25/2010

I don't know the equivilant english names so cant really help. I do know that most meds seem to wear off after 6 months or so. Mine is called escetalopram and is working quite well at present. Hugs for you. xx

deleted_user 06/25/2010

Lots of people in the UK, including some GPs, don't know that Peroxatine is the UK name for Zoloft. They're the same med.

milly17 06/25/2010

Thanks commy, i was just thinking omg ive not heard of any of these meds. I have been on them all at some time or other beastie and they all came with their lovely side effects until i tried paroxetine, (zoloft) to you foreigners lol and i find it helps a lot. Ive been where you are my friend and am sending you big old hugs from across the pondxxxxx

BSPUNKY 06/25/2010

I'm on cymbalta 60mg. Past I was on prozac 20mg both works good for me.

lizaradley 06/25/2010

I'm on Cymbalta at the moment. I really don't find it helpful at all. It makes me terribly anxious and I'm more erratic than I ever was before.
When I was going off it I actually felt really good mentally, normal even. But I went off cold turkey and the physical symptoms forced me back onto it.
That's all I know. Sorry I can't help more. Hope you feel like dancing again soon my friend!

deleted_user 06/26/2010

Sorry about the deep black hole (((((beastie)))))

I've been on too many antidepressants to name. Can't even remember some of them. The only one that's ever done anything to me is Effexor XR. I kinda doubt it's doing all that much for me these days though as I've been on it for about 5 years. The only reason I don't go off it is I'm scared of the weaning off nightmare I've heard so much about.

Sorry you're not up to dancing. You'll get through this and be dancing at your big beastie hearts content in time. In the meantime know you're so very loved here.

(((((beastie))))))

deleted_user 06/26/2010

Hey Beastie....please hang it there....I know it can take awhile to find the right combination...just dont give up...keep fighting....It can be done honey!...We love our bear!!!..Meep Meeep

deleted_user 06/26/2010

I have tried most of these meds Y. Risperdal is one that I know well..for it helps with bp. I have also taken cymbalta in the past for fibro pain as well as depression. I become immune to meds myself and that is when I have to see my doc for a med change or a med adjustment of upping the dose. It is scary when we change our meds. You do need to tell the doc about how you are feeling. You need to do that immediately before you get worse. As far as the risperdal goes...try taking it about 3 hours before you go to bed. I had the same problem with it causing nightmares and such. So when your evening gets quiet...take it. Im here for you however you need me Y and you are strong and most of all smart. Call your doc and let him know that you dont think that the Celexa is working for you. Love you tons...Julie

deleted_user 06/26/2010

I'm afraid I can't be much help, here. I'm on Effexor; and it's working for me, albeit gradually. ~~~NOT complaining! :)~~~ Side effects are manageable, and something I take in stride.

I'm pretty certain Researchers are hard at work on new, improved, and better medications for us. From everything I've seen on recent documentaries involving the Brain, they really ARE making progress in understanding this & other ailments.

Wishing you luck in your quest for answers, and sending big hugs!!!

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