Posted by Ethel Basset on May 5, 2003, at 10:43:55
Hello people;
I have been reading this message board for a couple of years and have received a lot of good information and encouragement from the posts.I never thought I would post anything but I am desperate. I have always been subject to depression, but I was at a point in my life where I could handle it because the circumstances in my life were good. I had finally reached the point where I had my dream job, a husband, a beautiful condo in southern California and all my bills were paid - and I wore a six 8!. I was able to stay mentally stable by trusting God.
Then my husband was transferred to the Midwest and this Californian went into a nose dive of depression due to culture shock upon moving to this state. We have been here three years and it hasn't gotten better. Right after I arrived here and realized I needed help, I sought a pdoc and was put on paxil. That helped the depression but I gained over 20 pounds and became puffy looking and tired and wear size 16 now. Needless to say, being overweight adds to the depression. I am now on Celexa and I am adding phentermine (on my own). I don't want to self-medicate but I am desperate to have more energy and to lose weight. I am thinking of adding Wellbutrin instead of phentermine.
Does anyone know of a good antidepressant, or combo of antidepressants that don't dull the senses, have energizing effects and that don't cause weight gain (might even promote weight loss?). I tried selegiline for one day, but didn't have the patience to wait for it to work. The depression came back with a vengence so I went back to Celexa. I hate having to take all kinds of medication, but I can't afford to have a nervous breakdown here in the middle of the flatlands. I have no family and no close friends that I can confide in. My husband is baffled by all of this. On top of it all, I am saying, where is God? Anybody have any ideas?
thanks.
poster:Ethel Basset
thread:224446
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