Posted by phidippus on December 10, 2014, at 13:46:09
In reply to If you've always been melancholic, can ADs help?, posted by orochi on December 7, 2014, at 11:30:07
How long were you on the Lexapro and the Remeron? What doses did you take?
How long were you on the Wellbutrin and at what dose?
How long have you been on the Anafranil? 75 mg is a very low dose and you probably won't see any benefit until you reach a 150-200 mg dose-mind you you need to have been at that dose for at least 6 weeks.
Tianeptine works by stimulating opioid receptors in the brain and has 2.5 hour half life. It is not an effective antidepressant.
Agomelatine is a melotanergic agent that doesn't work like normal antidepressants. I'm surprised it works at all.
Depression and anxiety cause 'distorted' thinking which can be helped with serotogenic agents and therapy, mainly cbt/dbt. While you're taking an antidepressant at the right dose for the right amount of time you will start to notice changes in your thinking as well as changes in your overall mood. It doesn't happen overnight, but rather gradually.
Are you in therapy?
Eric
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