Hello @marjou,

I am sorry to hear that you have not found any med to help you with your depression. That sounds very difficult. I know that you have posted in the discussion about genetic testing, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/why-genetic-testing-for-mental-health-meds-is-important/. Did you ever check with your insurance to see if it was affordable?

Many people have been helped to find the right medication using this testing procedure.

Has your Vitamin D level been checked recently. A low Vitamin D level has resulted in depression for a lot of people. You might look into that.

I suppose you are aware that starting any new med, may cause the side effects that you mentioned. Often these side effects will resolve themselves after a week or so.

There are many non-medication therapies that can help with depression. Activities such as walking, water exercise, small group discussion groups (See Nami's website as they offer support groups, https://www.nami.org/Home).

Always feel free to post on Connect. We will be here for you to listen and share.