Depression and Anti-Depressants??

[Catty1]

Jenn - I hope the DPW knows a counsellor who will accept your insurance.

RE ST JOHN'S WORT - My doctor had me stay OFF that for a FULL month before starting my Celexa. It was a looong month...but the interactions could have been nasty.

We North Americans tend to think that "natural" means "neutral".

Some natural things that aren't: thunderstorms, earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanoes....you get the idea.

Celexa has worked well for me.

[JenBKR]

Oh Jenn, I completely know what you are going through. I started out on Prozac, which worked for a while but then quit on me (as it does tend to do for many). I switched to Effexor, which worked well for me for several years. I tried to go completely off everything when I wanted to get pregnant. I was anti-depressant-less for about 2 months and about as miserable as I could get. I talked to the doctor about it and she said I could take Prozac throughout my pregnancy, so I went back on that. Seems to be working ok. Soon I have to switch to Zoloft, which is the safest to take when breastfeeding. I have been lucky that the meds worked for me. My mother, on the other hand, went through many different medications before she found something that worked. She ended up on a couple different kinds (can't remember what they all are) but that seems to be working. I know it's discouraging to keep trying meds that aren't working, but keep trying them! Something out there will work, you may just have to try different meds and doses.

There are cases of people commiting suicide while on anti-depressants, and having suicidal thoughts. Usually this happens because the person is on the wrong medication or dose. They think that since the medication isn't making them all better that they will never feel better and why bother living? Don't give up, there is something out there that works for you. ((((hugs)))) I am here if you ever need to talk!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Jennie, have you tried Cymbalta? I was given that for pain I'm having and it has changed my life. I really can't say I was depressed but it makes me feel so much better overall. I know several people that are taking it and they're also like new people. I hope you find a good solution soon Please PM anytime for more info or just to talk.

[Kfamr]

I'm not sure who all has seen my posts about my grandfather, however, he is manic depressant and bi-polar. He has been in and out of the hospital since May because he's been unable to control his emotions. He tried ending his life during a stay at home last month. They've tried several medications, therapy, electroshock therapy, etc. Everything.


Before this whole bit happened, he was on Lithium. His doctor took him off Lithium because it was messing up his kidneys. They recently did a kidney test and are talking about putting him back on Lithium. We are hoping this will be his answer and this is what will bring our Papa back to his old self. He may have to go in for monthly blood cleansings to help out his kidneys.


Sorry, I just felt like sharing this here because I thought you all would understand what he and the rest of my family are going through.

{{HUGS}} to you Jenn.

[4 Dog Mother]

I started on depression meds a few years back. They first tried me on several different ones but I finally got results from effexor. After Rob died though, it helped me feel not so down but did nothing towards getting me motivated to do anything. So my doctor added Celaxa and with the two I am doing very well. I am not going to a psychiatrist for meds. My family doctor prescribes them and to be honest I would rather deal with a family doctor than a physchiatrist having dealt with one for a family member. Because of a change in jobs and therefor in insurance coverage, I am now going to a different doctor than I did for 20 years. I liked the way both handled my depression problems.

I am not sure what your answer is - although I have had both drs and others tell me that exercise is a natural medication and I know it is for when I do get on a real exercise plan I do feel better. I will pray that you find a medication that will help you feel better. There is nothing worse than feeling like nothing is worth living for.