Posted by Glydin on July 30, 2006, at 18:39:00
In reply to SSRI sucess stories for pani/depression, posted by johnnyj on July 30, 2006, at 14:49:39
> Hello everyone:
>
>> I am currently on lithium and lunesta. My original dx was anixety/depression.~~~ Hello, j
Did your dx change from the initial? I ask as you are on lith and I'm just wondering regarding you taking a mood stablizer. There is much cross-over in head meds, but I'm wondering unipolar or bipolar if you care to share that.
>> Anxiety seems to lead to depression so I was wondering what, if any ssri's have worked for anyone out there.
~~~ For three years I believed my anxiety was the culprit for my depression - it was true as a contributor, however, monotherapy on Klonopin which treated my anxiety VERY WELL was not the whole of the answer of treatment for me. Treating my depression AND anxiety made a huge difference.
You may not find many SSRI fans but I am definately one. I have been stable beyond my expectations for over a year. I no longer need a benzo.
It's very individualistic and variable but not everyone has a bad experience with SSRI's. A good and frank talk and working with your doc may become the first step to a road to remission.
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