Posted by Bill LL on September 28, 2005, at 9:24:52
In reply to which antidepressant will really work?, posted by clouds on September 28, 2005, at 0:15:06
I think you should make an appointment right away with a psychiatrist, or at least an internist. Therapy is good for some people as well although my own experiences with it and those of friends have not been very good.
There are some drugs that improve mood and anxiety which generally don't cause sexual side effects such as Wellbutrin, Remeron, Lamictal, and Seroquel. Also, the addition of Ritalin, Adderal, or Provigil to an antidepressant can often counteract the tiredness and improve the antidepressant's effectiveness.
For a college student, I think that Ritalin or Adderall is a great choice to add to an antidepressant since it will help you concentrate on your school work.
But whatever you do, make your appointment now before your grades suffer. Don't wait.
> hello, i'm new here. here's my current crisis:
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> i was taking celexa for depression/social anxiety for about ten months, ending in July 2005. i ended up feeling sort of complacent but not especially improved. since going off the celexa (since i didn't see much reason to stay on it, plus i hated the sexual side effects), i have had some emotionally traumatic experiences culminating in the loss of a two year relationship that is (was?) very meaningful to me. i am now starting what will be my last year of college (though i am older than most undergrads, at 24, since i took time off and then returned) and my success and health and sanity is at risk due to an extreme resurgence in depression, feelings of worthlessness and anxiety about being abandoned. i know that what i need to do is take care of myself and a good place to start is to get back on meds. i am seeing a counselor but haven't yet made an appt. with a psychiatrist because i wanted to have an idea of what i want to do (they usually seem to let you pick, in my experience). i am not inclined to do celexa again since it was ineffective last time, and i am afraid to stray from SSRI's (honestly i don't know what the other classes of drugs do). should i try lexapro? any suggestions about meds and/or breakup grief?
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