Posted by chiron on June 20, 2006, at 22:15:17
In reply to Re: To Chiron - Just a few more questions, posted by Denise190466 on June 20, 2006, at 6:52:50
Feel free to ask me questions. I apologize for taking so long to respond. I have a lot of catching up to do so I've been kind of busy. I am still feeling great...it is sooo weird for me.
Type of depression: Pretty much unipolar, ranging from very depressed to mildly depressed. Didn't feel like doing anything most of the time, wanted to die, agitation.
At the time of my hospitalization I was diagnosed with major depression. I also definitely suffered major agitation & anxiety at that time. I even bought an anxiety book. Every moment was painful & agonizing- I felt it in my stomach along with some nausea. I felt worse/crazier if I was alone. Now I look at that book and am blown away that I felt so desperate.What meds had you tried before having ECT and with what results?
I honestly don't remember everything, but here goes:
PROZAC - somewhat helpful, activating (including weight loss)
ZOLOFT - somewhat helpful, activating (including weight loss)
PAXIL - really zoned the first week, didn't like
WELLBUTRIN - felt great for the first couple of days, then it subsided
EFFEXOR - somewhat helpful
ADDERALL - felt great the first week, then more depressed
SEROQUEL - not sure
TRILEPTAL - not sure
SERZONE - not sure, felt 'zoned'
GABITROL - not sure
LAMICTAL - horrific acne
ABILIFY - probably contributed to my breakdown
LITHIUM - the dr put me on it at the hospital, but I'm not sure if it helped.Now I'm only on 90 mg on CYMBALTA (which I started before the ECT).
Let me know if you have any more questions or if you decide to try ECT.
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