Posted by psychodad on April 4, 2004, at 16:36:50
I've pretty much have come to the conclusion that I need to try an anti-depressant. I feel very stressed out, worn out, tired, frustrated, and bored with life. I have some minor symptoms of SAD. It's not that I don't like hanging out or meeting new people, but I'm not all that confident about my socialization skills even though I'm pretty "normal." And in terms of the depression, I'm just rarely "happy" but not suicidal or miserable. Although I sometimes feel like I'm about to lose my mind. I always have very morbid thoughts of death and misery. I've spent many years smoking pot and drinking although have basically cut those things out over the last few months, because my stress and life events have become overwhelming. Basically I'm ready for change.
My question is what should I take for my mood. I want to be happy again and motivated to get out of the house and be productive. I want to be able to enjoy things again and stop finding everything stressful or boring. I'm scared about Effexor because of withdrawls or side-effects. In fact many SSRIs "scare" me because of side-effects. I don't want to feel physically crappy or lose interest in sex. I've taken Nardil once many many years ago for a bit and had some luck, but now most docs won't prescribe maois. SNRI's seem interesting because of the effects on both serotonin and norepenephrine.
I want to find something that really works. I want my life back desperately. I know everyone is different, but what really works? Does everyone who's been "cured" not post on these boards? Does everyone here struggle with their meds? Has anyone here had their life changed for the better in ways amazing and postive. What can I do? I'm so desparate for a change.
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