santa'sbaby

I was in chat the other night and we came upon the subject of antidepressants. I was interested to learn of the different views of antidepressants that we all have. I would like to share mine.

I have had a history of depression, and anxiety from a very young age. I have been in and out of thearipst offices. I have had an abusive past and many horrible realtionships. In short I have messed up my life time and time again. I began a series of attempts to take antidepressants. I was not thrilled about this and it was not something that I wanted to discuss with anyone so I choose to keep it a secret. I had my ups and downs with many of them. As most people are different, you will find that you will not be able to take the same pill as everyone else. Our genetic make up is too different. I made the choice, the choice to try this option becasue I could not afford to live with the loss of my desire to live, or the stress that it was putting on my health.
I have gone off them and back on them, but recently I went back on them and I am staying on them. Here's why!!
[list=1][/list=1] I have more energy
I feel more human.
I have a decrease in my anxiety.
I see a purpose for almost everything I do.

The final thought I have is that I have a serutonan (sp?) deffiency, just as a diabetic has a insulin defiency. I have decided to take a stand and not be ashamed about it. If you were a diabetic you would not deny yourself insulin? Why would this be any different?

Just something to think about!
A different opinion!

April

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hunterli

I'm with you, Santa's Baby!

Lis

bluedragonfly2000

I have had similar stuggles as you also. My views have been similar as well. Recently about 3 weeks ago I agreed once again to try antidepressants to help keep me stable and it is starting to work my anxiety is down and I feel happier in general. It sometimes takes a long time to find one that works but it is worth the wait. Glad to hear that you have found the right antidepressant for you. My therapist often refers to the diabetic and insulin story as well. It makes sense.
Take care,
Mel

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VegSteph

I agree with you 100%. There's no shame is depression or in taking anti-depressants. My problem is that every time I try a new one, it works great for a while and then eventually stops working.

I've tried Zoloft and Serzone...right now I am taking both Lexapro and Wellbutrin and they aren't working anymore.

Anyone else have this problem?