Posted by sac on January 8, 2004, at 21:32:55
In reply to Re: Still experiencing major depression and on meds » sac, posted by ann72 on January 7, 2004, at 7:47:24
Yes, meds can be confusing. I had that response with wellbutrin SR. Instead of feeling relief from depression, I only felt intensely anxious, agitated and more depressed. Finally, I have given up on that one. But you are right about the possiblility of Bipolar 2. I was on medication for depression on and off for 14 years. But after the birth of my second (and last) child I not only had post partum depression but I had somehow develped mood swing problems. I had since been diagnosed BP2 which explains why I struggled for a few years with antidepressants that "weren't working". Often times, a mood stabilizer can be the answer to a depression that is recurrent or is resistant. However, I am still trying to find that one that I can tolerate best with least side effects. Have already tried Depakote, Lithium, Neruontin, and Lamictal. I may go back to lithium though.
> I feel for you. I have been on a roller coaster of meds for dep. and anxiety, but nothing seems to work. After trying something new, I get very depressed when I realize its not helping. I just want to feel normal. (whatever that is) but I do think its trial and error and finding the right pdoc. I had a good doc in my old state, but not where i am now. I thought effexor xr was for depression, so Im confused about why I would spiral lower than ever when taking it. Thats what makes me think maybe I have bp2, and need something more like lithium for mood disorder. well, I've prob. confused you more. but at least we are here chatting- thats a good thing.
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