Posted by MidnightBlue on May 21, 2005, at 19:59:05
In reply to Meds To Help Negativity?, posted by Phillipa on May 21, 2005, at 18:29:00
Phillipa,
I am not convinced that a person is not depressed if ADs don't work. First of all, you must look at WHY they don't work. Were their too many side effects to build up to a theraputic dose? Do you require a higher than "normal" dose because of other meds you might be taking or the way your body metabolizes a drug?
Why did I not respond to SSRIs or TCAs, but did respond with Wellbutrin when I was severely depressed? Fortunately, or unfortunately, however you see it, that was years ago and Wellbutrin has never worked that well again. Everyone is different. And I think to some extent every DEPRESSION is different.
Does that mean you need to experiment with all the drugs all over again each time you become depressed? I don't know. I'm not that smart. But I do know that blanket statements like the girl you meet at the fair made seldom cover everyone!
Hugs,
MidnightBlue
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