Posted by sac on January 6, 2004, at 21:46:57
In reply to Still experiencing major depression and on meds, posted by shadows721 on January 6, 2004, at 21:10:08
I have been on all of the medications you are currently on. For me, I had to stop the Lexapro after 4 months because I developed what I call a major "brain fog" I couldn't think at all or concentrate on a task. I also don't think it was effective for my depression over time. I took Neurontin breifly and liked the calming effect but I was still terribly depressed and felt like it was contributing though I am not sure. Currently, I am on Prozac 20mgs. and Lamicatl 100 mgs. daily (still titrating up) For the most part, I like the lamictal but I do have a problem with feeling depressed at certain times of the day (mostly evening) and I believe this is a side effect of the Lamictal. I am still trying to work with my pdoc to find the right combo of meds for me because I am never stable for more than a couple of weeks. I am still experiencing a low grade depression despite being on medication. It is a frustating trial and error process. Perhaps you should talk to your doctor to see if you are having depression as a side effect of the meds. Please know that you are definately not alone in this. Every day is a challenge with my moods and that in and of itself contributes to my feelings of hopelessness and despair. At least we have boards like these because I have been helped enormously by communicating here. Good luck to you.
> I am on Lexapro 10 mg, neurontin, buspar, and lamicital (sp?). I have never had depression like this. I can't focus, handle noises, or make major decisions. When I don't take 2 benadryl, I have total insomnia. New doc prescribed risperadol (?) for sleep. It made me anxious out of my mind. I was hospitalized recently with catatonic major depression with dissociation. I am having a really hard time putting myself back together. I was wondering will these meds help me get myself back together again. I truly feel like humpty dumpty. I feel like I totally fell apart. I still have thoughts about death. I am in counseling, but I have it over the phone. I don't feel together enough to even drive. Has anyone been where I am and gotten a lot better? I really would like to hear from someone to hang on to hope.
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