Only for those taking depression Medicine?

[Whoson1st]

Long term sufferer from depression. I actually did not know wtf was wrong. Saw doctors and took prescribed meds for anxiety and depression . Then stopped and took only the anxiety med. (xanax-alprozolam),plus sleeping pills.
No spring chicken here. But want to ask those of you that may have been on anti-depressants; which medicine did you find most helpful? (Basically, I can't take those that prevent me from sleeping even if taken in the am)

Thanks so much for replying.

 

[whalewager]

anti depressants or bipolar?

 

[Whoson1st]

anti depressants or bipolar?

It's a tough call. But I think mine leans towards depression.

 

[whalewager]

yeah it is a tough call...i was on lexapro and it just numbed me...

I have struggled with depression or bipolar for a long time...

not good at taking pills regularly

 

[Whoson1st]

Thanks Cardsfan. I have taken so many. Lexapro-I can't recal how it was. But Zoloft kept me awake . May ask my pdoc again about it. God Bless!!!

 

[Whoson1st]

Cardsfan,
Want to say I understand the bipolar part. It's hell I know from the depression side. Hang in there and if you would like to discuss, would be glad to give my new email address thru the mods.
I appreciate your input very much!!

 

[Degenerate]

I take 20 mg of Lexapro a day. I can't say it makes me feel numb. Never was the life of the party but I am more talkative now and don't go into dark moods for days. Only bad part is i've gained 20 pounds since I started taking it. Good luck.

 

[Whoson1st]

I take 20 mg of Lexapro a day. I can't say it makes me feel numb. Never was the life of the party but I am more talkative now and don't go into dark moods for days. Only bad part is i've gained 20 pounds since I started taking it. Good luck.

I went back on Celexa today.
Is weight gain a major symptom of lexapro?
Sometimes symptoms disappear or lessen after a few weeks. If your mood has lifted, weight gain may be tolerated in some cases.
Depression can be horrible as you know.

 

[Degenerate]

Yes I most certainly understand. The self hatred, anger, etc. Lexapro is the only I have ever tried and feel satisfied with it so no desire to try something different. As for the weight gain, it is one of the stated side effects. However, I am 43 and don't exercise so can't say I blame all 20 pounds on it, lol. I can't say if it helps with anxiety because that was/is a issue with me.
Oh on another note, have you guys noticed if you dream more or less? I seem to dream less, or I just don't remember them. Really don't know if that matters or not.

 

[kid44]

After divorce went through a 2 year depression. Always have had seasonal effect disorder, but was never real bad.

Tried Paxil, Cymbalta, Lexapro, Zoloft with no good results. Went to my doc in Feb. and told him I need something different. Gave me
3 months of Effexor. Within a week I was back to normal. Feel great and no more anxiety.
Remember though, what works for someone might not work for you.

 

[B.S.S.]

you should read "when panic attacks". this is a great book that preaches cbt which is all about retraining your mind. this coupled with therapy has been proven to be the better remedy for depression. of course in some instances medication should be prescribed, but not like its going out of style.
i use to suffer and this book helped me.

 

[mrhognuts2]

when i joined aa and quit drinkin 14 years ago, depression hit me like a mfer,but i'd been depressed for so long it seemed natural...went to aa meetings at least once every day and sometimes 2 or 3 per day. after readin the 'the big book'and listenin to other folks it became obvious to me that i was depressed,paranoid,and all of the above.talkin about scared,i had no idea what was goin on..BUUT,after app 6 months every bit of that stuff left me.. moral of the story is,if youve got problems dont try and cover it up with booze,cause it'll only get worse......this is a huge topic in aa circles.....great thread. hang in there til yer ass falls off and remember one thing,we're all in this together and old hognuts is pullin for ye...'keep the continue'