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writes:I'm clinically depressed. It's genetic and everyone in my family suffers from it. I'm not looking for a happypill so much as to just be able to get through my daywithout having a few bad spells along the way.Has anyone had a good experience on antidepressants? I'm considering trying them again. I've tried prozac and cipralex, and felt like I was losing my mind after a week or two of the stuff. My brother also went mental on antidepressants. I want to do find a solution without having all these adverse side effects that seem worse than just being depressed.
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reader, BR  +, writes (7 January 2009):
 You're right. There's is no Happy Pill. Unfortunately all medication have side effects, but your doctor should discuss any likely ones which may relate to you. Don't concentrate on the list of side effects! Your depression will only distort any rational analysis!
I've kept a diary during such periods. Note your mood, thoughts, activities, what you've had to eat and (importantly) when + what tablets you've taken. Some medication can take a while to have an effect, which may well be very gradual! Having a record will help you see progress or patterns developing & side effects. The diary will also help your doctor or anybody supporting you.
A real nasty side of depression is that you have to be patient. Endurance.
Good luck.
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reader, Stayc63088  +, writes (7 January 2009):
 I think it takes trying a few different ones to find your right one. I only tried one, which didn't really work for me. I don't think I really need it though. My sister was on zoloft I think it was and she said it made her worse. She is now on something else she said she could not live without. My father is on antidepressants which completely helped him. He used to yell and was abusive. Now he is much calmer and only yells occasionally. Overall he just seems happy. Sorry I don't know the names of these drugs but it doesn't matter much anyway. What works for some won't work for others. I would just keep trying until you find the one that is right for you. As soon as you have any kind of suicidal thoughts stop using of course. Just discuss with your doctor the symptoms you are having with the ones you have tried and he/she should be able to put you on one better suited for you. I don't know how much I actually helped you since I didn't know the names of anything, I just thought you should know that antidepressants can work. Good luck.
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reader, oktexchic +, writes (7 January 2009):
Sweetie, I have once been so depressed I was hardly able to get off the couch. I finally did get on Zoloft, which helped my mind. BUT IT DID NOT CURE ANYTHING. Do not buy into that genetics crap someone is brainwashing you with. My mom & relatives are all fat & die of heart disease. Genetics? No, they all do the same thing. I eat healthy & exercise - I'm thin & energetic & no sickness at all. Do the same thing that's always been done; get the same.
The cure: FIND THE ROOT CAUSE OF YOUR DEPRESSION.
What are your thoughts? Mine were that I was a loser, I'd never find a job, I was different than everyone else, I didn't fit in, etc. No wonder I couldn't get out! What helped me was seeking God & getting into His Word & finding out what He said about me. At first I didn't believe it, because I so much believed the lies I was telling myself.
Excellent explanation I would suggest reading is website:
http://www.galileanpastors.com/captivesermon.html
God can heal us instantly supernaturally, but most often He takes us through the process, as we have much to learn. Suffering isn't a bad thing, as long as we press into Him for the answers. I went through the process, & I slowly started weaning myself of drug, but there was one day that was different & I never took another pill. It was the day I recognized that my sin grieved the Lord, and I was deeply moved w/sorrow for that & confessed to Him. Confession & repentance is powerful! No formula here, but please consider getting into a Bible believing, preaching, praying church & getting Godly counsel & mentoring. Your life will become SO RICH you will wonder how you could have ever wasted any time in depression.
God does not call the equipped, he equips the called ... and He uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. He will never leave you nor forsake you & will give you a peace that passes all understanding .. all He wants is your heart.
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reader, Iris7124 +, writes (7 January 2009):
 hey there. ive been going through depression for over a year now and ive actually been on lexapro. at first i did feel jittery, and nervous and shaky. it lasted about 2 weeks but one day i literally woke up and i felt like i could think again. I started at 10 mg and gradually went up to 30 mg. now im actually beiginning to ween myself off of them im down to 20mg. anyways, ive heard lexapro isnt for everyone just like every other pill out there. i suggest u talk to ur doctor if ur intersted. but it did help me. good luck.
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 January 2009): I have to tell you I am on Lexapro and Lamictal for mood stablization. I have good and bad days but my moods are soooo much more even now. I absolutely think you will find something that works. I have heard a few people mention adverse effects with prozac. I'm not sure if you mentioned it but what is the med you are going on? I have been on several and Lexapro has worked really well.Please feel free to email me.
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