So, I went to see a psychologist last week and he agreed that I am depressed--well, dysthymic to be exact. Based on my family history, he suggested I ask my dr for an antidepressant. I've been on Wellbutrin, Paxil, and Prozac before (not at the same time! ). I have trouble remembering what I felt like while taking them, i.e., whether or not they really worked. Now, I'm taking Glucophage XR and my dose was just increased to 2000mg. I would really like it if that would help with my depression. I've read posts on here indicating that it does help some people. I saw my dr today and she didn't seem to think that the Gluc would have any effect on my depression. She gave me a prescription for Wellbutrin because it is the safest for pregnancy (class B), and I'm not preventing.
I'm still not sure I feel right about taking it, though. Part of me would really like to wait and see what happens with the increased dose of Gluc. Also, my depression isn't *that* bad. I would rather "get better" through counseling than from a pill . . . although depression does run in my family, indicating a possible hereditary chemical imbalance that would be greatly improved with drugs. My main complaints are NO desire to get out of bed in the morning, and an overall feeling of "blah." I just don't know what to do. If the drug helps me feel better, but I have underlying cognitive issues that I should really deal with, I will be less inclined to keep going to therapy like I ought to. And, if and when I go off the drug, I may well just sink back into depression. Does anyone have any thoughts or advice on the matter? Thanks!
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Thanks! I remember reading that thread now (but not all the responses). My hesitancy to take an AD has nothing to do with shame. I think they are a wonderful breakthrough. I guess I'm more concerned about taking a drug that I don't *need.* It seems to me that if you had a psychologist examine a group of people a very large percentage of them could be "diagnosed" as depressed. Nobody is happy 100% of the time. So, does that mean that most people in the world could benefit from or should take an antidepressant? That's just a thought I have sometimes. . . . .
I think that it's one thing to not be happy but perhaps it's another to have your sadness interfere with your ability to have a good quality of life. That was the deciding factor for me. I was no longer happy with who I had become.
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My belief is that medication and counseling must go hand in hand. I went to a counselor for about four months before I decided to try antidepressants. Now I am on Wellbutrin SR and very happy with the results, but am still seeing my counselor at least once a month.
I, too, worry about slipping if I go off of it. The psychiatrist said I should plan to be on if for at least a year to fend off relapses. But I can't say enough about how much better I'm doing with the medication.
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I, personally, agree with the other posters here. I know that I had a happy childhood, I know that I'm in a good relationship, my children are all on track. So, what do I have to be depressed about...well, other than a chronic medical illness, nothing. I do have a chemical imbalance that plays havoc with my life. It causes depression and medication will help that. So, if therapy would help you I so encourage you to use that as a too. But, continue your meds. They are another tool. And, someday, between the 2 you might be able to get off them. But, please don't deny yourself a comfortable life until the therapy can do it's job. You don't deserve to have even a little bit of depression. Hugs, Lendi
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). I have trouble remembering what I felt like while taking them, i.e., whether or not they really worked. Now, I'm taking Glucophage XR and my dose was just increased to 2000mg. I would really like it if that would help with my depression. I've read posts on here indicating that it does help some people. I saw my dr today and she didn't seem to think that the Gluc would have any effect on my depression. She gave me a prescription for Wellbutrin because it is the safest for pregnancy (class B), and I'm not preventing.
