Hi, Fern,

To me, one of the most difficult aspects of treating depression is that the medications act so differently for different people. That means it can be a trial-and-error process to find what works well for each of us.

I see six medications that you've taken for depression. Did you try all of those in the last year? Sometimes, it can take up to three months (especially with possible dosage changes) to see if a medication is going to wor for us.

Whether your depression would be called "medication-resistant" is really a call that only your doctor can make. Only he knows how long you used each drug, how you reacted to it, and why it was discontinues.

Keep working with your doctor, Fern. You'll get there.

Good luck,

Teri