Dear Sandy,

Over Christmas time I was on the Pristiq starter kit.  I didn't experience any relief either, in fact I cried through the holidays.  Pristiq is a drug that takes weeks to kick in, that's the downside.  The good news is it can be a terrific drug for some people.  I hope it works for you.  I was taken off of it before it really had a chance to "do it's thing."  I'm now on Effexor and Mertazipine (sp!) and am starting to feel better.  I also see a therapist every week in additiion to my meds.  I've joined a fitness center and work out three times a week.  Before I did this, even a walk lifted me up a little. You may want to start fish oil capsules.  The jury is still out on that one, but many specialists in this field recommend them.  Great news!  I also found a depression support group in my town-women only.  It's done wonders for me.  Oh, one more thing, I do a lot of journaling, and it does help to get my feelings down on paper.  Take Care, Babou