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Depression: What treatment can I try after so many years?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jun 21, 2023 | Replies (181)Comment receiving replies
@summertime4, I moved your message to this discussion where you've connected with other members like @gailb @lilypaws @wsh66 @miray67 and more who are talking about the search for a medication that will help with depression and anxiety. I'd also like to bring in @sandij @lla2019 and @roochie who have taken Vraylar for depression.
Summertime, I suggest keeping a journal about your symptoms and feelings. Can you describe the awful feeling you're having?
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I know I've replied to some before but it bears repeating that after 45 years of depression, 2 nervous breakdowns, numerous, many meds, many meds, always keep notes of side effects, advise your doctor, and quit a med before talking to him and NEVER give up. 33 years ago I changed doctors to a Neuropsychiatrist who finally correctly diagnosed Bipolor/OCD primarily based in genetics, prescribed Lithium and mild seisure med which I have been on for 33 years. Prayer, Faith, Hope.. Every body is different and everybody may require a different solution before reaching optimum success!
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@summertime4 I am on Lexapro and Lamictal and do very well. I was on Rexalta and it made me feel wonderful and alive, but I got the bad side effect of shaky lips. Lamicatal is used for seizures, but is also a mood elevator. Lexapro is the only anti-depressant that has worked for me and I have been on almost all of them. I know bipolar drugs do not help me, since I'm not bipolar, except for Rexalta it was wonderful drug and I wish I didn't have to go off of it. I have gained 11 pounds from being on Tymlos to strengthen my bones. I have other side effects, but my surgeon told me that if I went off of it they would have to reschedule my surgery on June 9th. I'm going to continue it, because I have been waiting for this surgery for a long time. I hope you get feeling better.