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Losing hope
I've been depressed since my 20s (am in my mid-60s now). A year ago I took a nosedive and became anxious as well as much more deeply depressed. Everything scares me - even something as mundane as taking my car through the car wash. I used to read and listen to music all the time. Now I haven't read or listened to anything in a year. I've been in outpatient groups and on a number of medicines - the latest group is buspar, anafranil, Seroquel, klonopin, lamictal and Viibryd (I'm weaning off that). Every once in a while - say, once a week - I feel OK, the way I used to when I was moderately depressed. The rest of the time is just unbearable. What's next? Transcranial magnetic stimulation? ECT? Thank you for listening.
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I am so distressed to read your post. I can feel your pain. I too have depression. I am just now on Effexor withdrawal from 300mg day. This is day 6 on zero. I feel horrible, terrible, and very ill myself so i am not sure why i am replying. Maybe just to let you know you arent the only one in this condition.
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1 ReactionThanks. Do you have brain zaps?
I'm on rr mrron, 1 half tablet I have gained Wright too. I'm going to talk to my Dr about getting off it completely
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Are there other experts in your area? I went through a lot of psychiatrists until I found the one that knew enough to put me on the right medication for me and answered my questions with respect. You shouldn't have to deal with someone that isn't giving you the help that you need. It may take awhile to find the right one but it's such a relief when you do. Keep reaching out for support. You'll find it when you do.
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4 Reactionsi used to get them all the time, until i took seroquel