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NYT Article: How Do You Serve a Friend in Despair?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Feb 21, 2023 | Replies (9)
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@colleenyoung

Hi @hopek,
You have posted a link to a New York Times article called "How Do You Serve a Friend in Despair?"

Can you share what led to your posting this? Have you had to help a friend in despair? Are you in need of help?

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hopek | @hopek | Feb 15, 2023

Colleen - Thank you for a much better title.
Jim - Yes, each of us must have our individual bag of tools that we rely on when the big D hits.
After decades of being on a combination of lexapro and Wellbutrin, with my PCP’s guidance, I very slowly weaned myself off. I didn’t know whether I still needed them or not. For a few months things were fine, then suddenly I was hit with crying spells, irritability, lack of interest in anything, etc.
My PA is recommending a low dose of lexapro but it is taking a while to kick in.
In re-investigating depression I learned about the genetic testing that may help determine which medications may work best for an individual. Maybe someone on this site has experience with this?

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