Posted by TamaraJ on April 17, 2005, at 15:10:11
In reply to Help! Depression back--I see pdoc on Monday, posted by gardenergirl on April 17, 2005, at 2:04:11
GG,
I'm sorry you are going through such a rough patch. You don't deserve that. I'm not the most knowledgeable about meds, but I would think that perhaps the Topamax could be the culprit. I don't know much about Topamax, but I have read that it can depress the central nervous system, and one of the common side effects is fatigue while one of the less common side effects is apathy. I think you are probably wise to have started reducing your dose, with a view to eliminating it completely. And, I don't think it would hurt to re-start your light therapy, even if it is for a shorter period each day (as Sarah suggested).
I hope everything goes well on Monday. And I hope you start feeling better soon. My thoughts are with you. Take good care of you.
All the best,
Tamara
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