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Quite a few people have the same depression, problem because of diagnosis and treatment. ADT can make depression worse.
People have reported that Wellbutrin really works well for some people in another person reported they’re taking Prozac and it really helps. People said once they started the pills. They had a whole new outlook on life.
Talk to a doctor, Getting that medication can make life A lot more than bearable.
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I take Bupropion, the generic version of Wellbutrin, and am being weaned off it now.
The immediate effect was that it helped a lot with brain fog and giving me more energy. My doctor said it's an activating antidepressant which is good for depression but not that good for anxiety. That in itself was HUGE as ADT really affected my memory and cognition a lot.
The antidepressant effect took several weeks to kick in and was subtle but noticeable.
Several guys in my support group said they take Effexor and that it helps with both depression and hot flashes. I never got those so I guess I was lucky in that respect.