Posted by PhoenixGirl on December 29, 2000, at 12:12:39
I have tried around 8 different ADs, and none of them has kept me from feeling depressed for no reason and fantasizing about suicide. They have an effect, but my quality of life is still crap. I've tried combining antidepressants, adding lithium, and adding thyroid hormone. I am considering adding a stimulant like Ritalin, Cylert, or Provigil because other things are not working well. Please tell me any info you have, and especially experiences you or someone you know have with these drugs. I'm concerned about loss of appetite and tolerance. I'm not very concerned about addiction because I already know that I will need medical treatment for depression for the rest of my life. So I want something that allows me to enjoy life and doesn't cause intolerable side effects like loss of libido and stomach pain. I am so tired of trying new meds, and I refuse to continue living this way. I've already lost 10 years to this disease, starting at age 12. This isn't living.
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