Can anyone provide links on different depression meds, or share what worked best for you? I'm especially concerned that the one I choose (assuming that the doc agrees I need something) doesnt cause an even lower sex drive and doesnt make me gain weight.
I'm glad you decided to ask for help. I'm taking wellbutrin xl right now.
I haven't had a problem with it. I've actually felt like having sex since I started taking it! I did have a problem with Prozac in the past. Not necessarily a lower sex drive, but I couldn't...reach the big O. :o
Of course, the side effects are different for everyone. Good luck at the Doctor tomorrow and let us know what happens. I really hope you feel better soon as I know how bad depression feels.
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I followed the link and saw that weight loss could be a side effect? Is trouble reaching orgasm a typical s/e, or just in the odd case? Either way, I hope you can over come that soon!
I don't have any side effects with the wellbutrin. That was when I was taking prozac. If anything, I think my sex drive has actually improved. Now that I don't feel completely overwhelmed, I can get into it a little more. I've only been on it for a couple weeks, and i'm just now noticing minor changes. Like I spent an evening with my sister and didn't have a major outburst like I normally do. Is it just me, or would anyone else describe depression as being in a deep hole that just keeps getting deeper and darker and it feels like the sides are closing in too? Mine's still deep and dark, but not quite as bad, if that makes any since. My mom is on Wellbutrin also, and she hasn't had any side effects either. Hope you're able to find one that works for you. Sometimes it takes a while to find the right one.
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Looking at the wellbutrin website though, it looks like some people to actually have the s/e of not being able to reach O. You described how I've been feeling perfectly. (((hugs))) to you. I'm glad that the meds seem to be making a difference.
A question though - will these meds be something that I'll have to be on forever or just for a few weeks, or months? And, I guess that I shouldnt expect an instant fix? I was kinda hoping that I would notice a difference within a few days....not likely?
It takes a couple weeks to notice a difference, but up to four weeks for the meds to take full effect. I thnk all antidepressants have the potential for sexual side effects, but not everyone gets them. I've also taken Remeron, which made my depression worse. It's sorta a matter of trial and error to find the right drug. Your doctor will decide how long you should continue taking the drug. Some people stay on them long term, while others are able to stop after a few months. I'm a nurse, so I'm around illness and death all the time. That's not the best for someone wiht a history of depression anyway, plus I had some problems with the ex-boyfriend, which I have since taken back. Situations definitely contribute to depression, and once those situations improve, sometimes the depession will lift, but it's also chemical. Like you, I knew I needed to ask for help, but was n't ready to take that step. I finally realized it was just going to get worse, and decided to get the help I needed before doing something drastic. The good news is, there is help available. Feel free to email me or PM me anytime. My email addy is daisyangl@earhtlink.net.
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I am so glad you are going for help!!! I took 20 mgs of paxil for almost 2 years ! It takes about 2 weeks to start working, but we all have different results. The good thing is that there are tons of anti-depressants out there to try so if you happen not to like what you are on there are other options.
As for how long you should be on them i'm not sure. I guess until you feel you have your life under control and you feel ready too! When I came off mine I did so knowing full well that I may have to go back on them and may have to take them forever. I would try not to worry about how long you will be on them for I know you don't want to take pills, but if you get your quality of life back, thats what matters
Keep us posted o.k.!
BIG hugs(((((())))))
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This sounds like I'm going to have my work cut out for me. I guess I was just expecting to go into see him, have him write me a script, and be feeling 100% within a couple of days.
Daisyangl, thanks so much for your support. It really makes a whole world of difference to know that someone cares. I'll be sure to ask about wellbutrin, and see what he thinks. How long have you been on it for?
Pink, you are very right. I suppose taking one (or two, three, four) more pills each day is worth it if it can help me get through this.
Is it typical to become dependant on antidepressants? I'm feel so lost. I've spent so long consuming all sorts of ttc information so that I can be in control of my health, and now I dont know anything
I've been on it for 2 weeks, so I'm just starting to feel the positive effects. I know what you mean about support. I can't really talk to my family about it, and the boyfriend, well...I'll get into that sitation later.
I'm sorry. That's EARTHLINK.
It's 12:30 in the morning here, and I just took a sleeping pill a little while ago. I think it's starting to kick in. :o
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ohhhhh hun trust me I know how confused you feel right now!
There was a point in my life where I couldn't get out of bed and prayed to god for him to take me, and yet the thought of being " one of those people who has to take pills" was like admitting I was broken. But please try to trust me when I say this, there is no shame, no need to worry about taking pills. You will not become addicted to them. Taking that little pink pill everyday changed my life and I don't ever regret making the hard decision that you have made.
I know it's hard enough dealing with life, pcos, infertility ect without depression thrown into the mix, it just makes things so much harder, but you WILL start to feel better and you WILL have a clear head and things WILL make more sense soon!
You'll be ok!!!
If ya need a friend pm me anytime
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Daisy, I hope things get worked out with your boyfriend soon (assuming that there are problems). Relationships are so hard to deal with.
Pink, you are so right. Theres just so much to deal with...I'm not really sure if all my other issues caused the depression or if the depression is just a whole new thing by itself.
So far, no real side effects...except sometimes...I forget to eat. LOL. But I haven't started the 150mg yet.
The day I came home from the doctor...I just sat and cried. I was so scared to start taking them...but so scared not too. It wasn't a pretty place to be. I finally decided if there was a chance to get out of this...I needed to try it. I'm so glad I did.
The first 2 weeks, I really could tell a difference in my energy level. I do still have times when I feel like I did before, but over all, I'm doing better.
And daisy-sis, you are dead on with your description. And I know how you feel talking about being a nurse. I worked EMS for 7 years...saw so much....dealt with so much...it seemed like sometimes you forget how to feel, like you become a robot who just moves from Patient to Paient...not allowed to feel...just take care of them. Hang in there sweetie.
I love you girls
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I'd tried Celexa, Effexor and Prozac. On all of them, no "big O". And also with Effexor I had trouble swallowing for a couple hours after taking them.
I'm not sure where you are in Canada, or what your financial situation is.....but I'm in BC, and make almost no money. (I'm a student also). Anyways, here they have a program called Plan G. It pays for antidepressants. Your doc basically has to send in a form for you that states why you need them (like if you would drop out of school, lose your job, neglect your children, etc. if you weren't on the meds) and then if you're approved, the meds are covered. Just thought I'd mention it....I found it very helpful.
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Uhm, so I decided to hold off on the doctors appointment Things are looking much better and I wonder if its just my situation that has me feeling so down (finished work, been doing nothing since Aug 6 while waiting for school to start up again).
I figure that I'll wait until school starts and then see how I feel afterwards.
Gonna bite the bullet.... 
I took 20 mgs of paxil for almost 2 years ! It takes about 2 weeks to start working, but we all have different results. The good thing is that there are tons of anti-depressants out there to try so if you happen not to like what you are on there are other options.
