Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Posted April 11, 2006 " velden22 " Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 12:30:30 -0000 Subject: Re: Any news or improvement? , It would be great if you would post to the group what your experience has been and how you apparently recovered. Sharing information openly is the best way to help the most people in the group. Velden In response to Velden,,, I havent recovered. I will be on medication for the rest of my life. I was diagnosed with chronic depression in 1996 after a hysterectomy at age 26. I tried every medication for depression that was available. Finally after years, my dr presribed effexor. It was like the clouds opened up and the sun was shining. The sexual side effects were something I could deal with because I was happy in every other way. After my divorce my dr sent me spiraling downward again, my dr added 150 mg of welbutrin to my 150 mg of effexor. This was a miracle,,, I lost weight, the sexual side effects were GONE. I felt great. But after losing insurance, I had to stop taking one of the meds, i chose to drop the effexor. The withdrawals were horrible as most of you know. The welbutrin worked for about 3 months,,, then I noticed the depression creeping back. Didnt want to be around anyone, had the temper from hell. Just wanted to sleep. Deciding to just foot the bill for the medicine,, my dr then prescribed cymbalta. This was a mistake. I wanted to die. I cried all the time. When I wasnt crying,, I was sleeping. BUT ,,, now, Im back on the effexor and welbutrin. Im feeling better everyday. I can thank a doctor who listens and a fiance who pays attention. Having someone to talk to is the best thing in the world. I guess I've rambled on enough. Let me know your thoughts. Quote
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