I have been on and off depressants for 10 years.  Effexor worked well for my depression, but it made me gain weight and look bloated.  Wellbutrin alone helps keep the weight down, but does not give me real depression relief.

I take an anti-anxiety med (can't remember the name right now) since Welbutrin also produced anxiety in me.

My depression is cyclical.  I wonder sometimes if I am misdiagnosed.  I need to find a support group, but have never really found one.  I am feeling pretty depressed/anxioius right now.  I really don't have a question because I don't think there is an answer for me.  I have tried many medications and most of the side effects are not worth the benefits - the side effects just create more depression.  I have decided I just have to live with it.  It isn't fun and I feel sorry for myself sometimes, but I just try to keep going.  I don't know what other solution there is.