I have tried lexapro and it wasnt helping. Im about to go back to the doctor again for round 2. I am getting pretty frustrated. I dont feel good, i dont feel like myself, im tired all the time, frustrated, my poor family and what i am putting them through. I am really tired of the weight gain and the loss of interest in sex and THAT is very frustrating. Can someone PLEASE suggest something that might work for me, something i can suggest to the doctor?
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Q: I need some suggestions on some medications for depression that might work
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10/ 7/09 11:51pm
Stacy, everybody's chemistry is different, so something that works well for someone else might not work for you - unfortunately, there is sometimes a lot of trial and error. I take Wellbutrin and really do not have any side effects, but it's not a drug to take if you've ever had seizures. Your doctor is really the best person to work with. Some drugs take a month or two to start working. It's not unusual to have to try several different medications before finding the right one. That's probably not what you want to hear, but it's the truth. Have you talked with your family about what you're going through? Sometimes just being open about it helps them understand that you're not just trying to make their lives miserable! Hope you soon find the right medication and are feeling better; you can write here any time for support. Take care.
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Depression cannot be cured overnite! It took me 15 years to get the right combo of meds to help me. Not to mention about 20 different doctors as well. So be patient, you will get the right meds eventually. I am not saying it will take you 15 years to get the right meds. They have come a long way in treatment than when I started with depression. So I hope they will find something for you. Please be VERY honest with the docs or psychiatrist that will speed things along. Keep a journal of symptoms every day. Writing them down could be theraputic for you as well, Good Luck. I now see color in the world when it used to be all grey. I know what you are going thru. But be realistic, ok? Sometimes you have to will yourself to get better. I hope this reply helps you in any way.