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Friday, July, 25, 2008

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a work in progress

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posted 07/11/2008, comment (1)

Progress not perfection

I have been living with the various and sundry symptoms of this disease for some time.  I am somewhat interested in a new fella.  I was and always am leary about telling people I have depression and/or take medication for it.  He not only respected me for seeking the help I need when I need it.  He recognized the precise... Read moreChevron
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Deborah Gray

Deborah Gray

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posted 06/11/2008, comments (6)

Tinkering with Antidepressant Treatment

Yay! I think we may have solved the problem with my new antidepressant and gaining weight. A couple of weeks ago, I made the connection between starting Lamictal about three months ago and my recent weight gain. The purpose of the Lamictal is to augment the Wellbutrin I'm taking for my unipolar depression. It has been successful in that respect.... Read moreChevron
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Deborah Gray

Deborah Gray

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posted 05/24/2008, comments (3)

Weight Gain and Antidepressants

I was really skinny as a child, all the way through high school, until I went on the pill. In those days, the hormone mix for the Pill was pretty crude, and I gained a lot of weight, which I fortunately lost when I went off of it. But before the pill, I was scrawny, although my appetite was normal. I even tried downing milkshakes with raw eggs... Read moreChevron
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Jerry Kennard

Jerry Kennard

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posted 05/06/2008, comments (2)

"Special K" Eases Depression

  The club drug known as ketamine has been shown to have a rapid positive effect on an area of the brain associated with depression. Scientists who made the discovery are hopeful that this could signal new treatments for depression.   Ketamine, sometimes referred to as "Special K" or "Vitamin K" gained popularity in the club scene... Read moreChevron
Faex24
posted 03/21/2008, comments (2)

Fear of Lamictal

I received my strater pack this morning. The medication is for Major Depression.I also have Agoraphobia for which I take Clonazapem.I am 55. I have had Agoraphobia since 17. I have been dealing with Major Depression since 2000.  I am simply scared to death of taking this medication. I had no fear of taking Parnateor Nardil in 2000 but... Read moreChevron

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