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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Ashley8888 06/11/2009

I am trying to find an anti depressant that will work for me...and it is very frustrating!!! I have taken lexapro (good but gave me anxiety and heart made my heart race, couldn't do stay on it), Zoloft (pretty much the same and speed me up a little too much), also Celexa ( I actually like this one but had awful night sweats...)
I went to see a doctor today and they put me on Effexor...the generic is even crazy expensive....I am not sure if I even want to get it filled, after reading about some on the side effects on here..Anyone have any advise?? I do not think these doctors know what they are talking about half the time. I mean if you have never been on a drug how do you know what is best...I know everyone varies but I just want to find something to help with the depression without all the awful side effects and that won't make me go broke!!!

Please help...

deleted_user 06/12/2009

None. I've pretty much tried everything under the sun and with not much luck. :(

deleted_user 06/12/2009

hi, it took me years to find the right combination of medications that helps me...remeron and xanax have honestly saved my life. the side effects of starting remeron were awful but once i got passed that i was better than i have been in years.....you just have to hang in there and not give up and keep looking until you find what works for you...

ElenaNJ 06/12/2009

i've been on effexor for 5 years. i take 3 pills a day, at 75mg. each and it does help me function. but i must say, that i still get depressed often. i imagine w/out them, iwould really be in the worst kind of mental shape. the only side effects for me are, if i haven't taken pills in certain amt. of time, i have really bad nitemares and sweats. nothing else.

brad74 06/12/2009

I am on Effexor. It works okay, but is very hard to get off of. I tried to swich and went back.

deleted_user 06/12/2009

I am on Zoloft and keep having to increase the dosage but like Elena I fear I would be even worse without it. I am not worried about withdrawal effects if I were to change drugs, but the fact that I would not have anything at all to help me cope, terrifies me. Since I am not doing all that well on drugs, no drugs at all..... argh the horror!!

There doesn't seem to anything other than trial and error to find the right medication.

Here is what I want to know...has anyone ever been cured?

It seems everyone is just battling this illness forever.

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