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Q: Meds For Depression, Which Ones Help!
asked by: adl46 on August 8th, 2003
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Hi,
how is everybody doing? I'm just going to get right to the subject. I have been really depressed lately. I was just diaganosed with diabetes about 4 months agp, and I know that is part of the reason why i'm depressed, but on the other hand. I was depressed before I even found out that I had diabetes. I wish that I could find a miracle drug for depression. But I have to be realistic. I know there's not one like that. But i'm sure somebody could tell me something. I am on lexapro right now and it helped for awhile, but just like with other meds I get immuned after about 6 months. I've tried zoloft, which helped, like I said for awhile. If somebody could give me some information I would appreciate it so much. Life is too short to feel like this. I have a wonderful family. Been happily married for 28 years. We have two beautiful kids. Larry is 26 and my daughter shawna is 23. They live on their own now. My son has been married for almost a year. They are good kids. I still am lucky enough to have my parents. So what in the hell is wrong with me. My husband kevin has in his own business, plumbing & electrial. He's been in business for about 27 years. He makes real good money. So thats not really a problem. My health is not good. I've had alot of different surgeries. I had a hysterectomy when I was 24. Because of extensive bleeding on my periods. So, I don't know if that has something to do with it or not. If somebody could help, I would appreciate even just advice. Thank you for taking the time to listen to me. Have a good day.

~barb ann~
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glitter8370
replied on November 23rd, 2003
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Hey
Hey


hey .. I was diagnosed with ocd which is a form of anxiety also tied in with depression. I am taking celexa and it has helped me a great deal.. Maybe that could be an option for you
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Volleyball Pryncez
replied on November 23rd, 2003
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I was diagnosed with ocd as well. I don't take the medication though because I don't like how meds make me feel. You might want to try zyprexa. It a mood stabilizer.
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Darling
replied on November 23rd, 2003
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To be honest no one can tell you which meds will work for you. Everyone is totally different and usually it's by basis of trial and error. I have taken celexa, effexor, trazadone, risperdal. So far zoloft is the one that works for me out of all I have tried. I suggest trying a few different kinds and figuring out which one works best for you. Good luck.
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KissyBai912
replied on November 23rd, 2003
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Hey! I was on lexapro for a while but it just didnt do anything for me, from what I understand it is still relatively new and I think my phsyciatrist said it was developed for teens? Im not sure. I might have imagined that. Lol. But in the hospital, they diagnosed me with severe depression, and mild ocd, and they put me on effexor for anti-depressants and risperdal as a mood stabilizer. They worked great for me. The risperdal made me evry tired though so I had to take it at night. Now, since i'm pregnant, I am not on any meds, and I have to say, its the happiest ive been in a long time. Its a natural high for me. Lol. Not to say u should get pragnant, but maybe find something that truly makes you happy. I think it works better than any medication they could ever develop.
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smith8500
replied on November 23rd, 2003
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Paxil
Paxil cr 25mg. Worked the best for me.!
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Darling
replied on November 24th, 2003
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Oh by the way I am on 350mg of zoloft...I dunno if thats relevant! Lol
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kitty_55
replied on November 24th, 2003
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Hey
Hey barb ann..I was disnoticed with despresion 2 and a half years ago I am 16 I was 14 when I found out I was..I have been on zoloft, exxfoxoer,paxil and now I am on wellbruin..They all have worked for me but just for alittle while tho..About 6 months.I was on paxil and it made me gain 30 or more pounds...It all depends on how bad it is and what you having trouble with to find the perfect meds for you..I am still trying to find mine..Hope you find one that works for you!

Alison xoxo
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barons_girl_504
replied on November 25th, 2003
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Welbutrin...
Welbutrin was good for me. But like someone said, everyone is different as will everyone's body react differently to a certain medication. Welbutrin xl is out and it might work better without the side affects of zoloft. I really hope this helped!! Please do not stress about the diabeties...I know a million people who have it. They say its hard, but the hardest part is the diet change!! They were all actually impressed by the amount of weight they lost all by just changing their diets!! Stay healthy and you should have nothing to worry about!!
I really hope that you find something that can help you. Also, I wanted to tell you about hypnosis. I have been through it and it really helps. Have it be for anxiety, anger management, or depression. I hope that everything works out for you!!

Love always,
sarah!
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Lildreamer
replied on November 26th, 2003
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I was diagnosed with depression 3 years ago when I was 14! Umm...Have you tried prozac! Its really popular for depression. At first it didnt work for me but then again it makes me forget about some problems and relaxes you. Ohhh trazadon is my homie!!! Its really good. It helps you sleep and relax. It really works!
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insurancegirl
replied on November 28th, 2003
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