Posted by waterlily on October 10, 2002, at 19:08:48
In reply to familial depression- there must be some other way, posted by amy_oz on October 9, 2002, at 18:11:22
My family history of mental illness isn't nearly as impressive as yours (paternal grandfather - institutionalized, probably for major depression; father - major depression, alcoholism, successful suicide; me - major depression, panic/anxiety; my oldest daughter - depression, ADD, OCD; my sister - after having given birth a few weeks ago is now experiencing panic disorder/depression) but I have been told that I will likely be on medication for the rest of my life. I don't regard that as something bad, just something that is a bit of an inconvenience. I'm just happy that my depression and anxiety responds to medication. I take Wellbutrin SR 150 mg twice a day for depression and Serzone 300 mg once a day for anxiety. This combination keeps me feeling normal. I don't have the apathy that I had while I was on Zoloft and I don't have the anxiety that I had while on Wellbutrin alone.
If one medication has unacceptable side effects, try something else. Sooner or later you'll probably find a medication or combination of medications that work well for you. Hang in there!
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