Posted by acm on September 30, 1999, at 16:59:19
In reply to Re: My old enemy depression..., posted by Bob on September 30, 1999, at 10:37:39
I was against taking drugs, thought I could pull myself out of it. Thought drugs would change me into someone else. Found I couldn't stand living and I hated not being able to think clearly. Remeron has been a great help to me. I couldn't sleep, and it helped me get the rest I needed after being strung out from months of sleeplessness. At times I've needed something more. I tried lithium with it, which helped awhile, but the side effects were awful. Things got better, and I got off the lithium. Then things got bad again. My doctor's added 100 mg of Wellbutrin and decreased the Remeron from 45 to 30 mg/day, which has helped without the awful side effects I had with lithium (and possibly reversing some weight gain). It's been a hellish two years, and there are days I wonder why I am still here. However, I would NOT still be here were it not for the Remeron and the therapy. They give me hope that perhaps I can weather this massive storm and find peace someday (or some reasonable facsimile). Take care.
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