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Jun 09, 2009, 09:58 PM
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Member Since: Feb 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,611
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I spent years trying different antidepressants until the SSRI's came along. I started Zoloft and it worked like a charm. I recently had to add abilify to it - going through a very stressful time right now. Didn't want to take Abilify (just like I didn't want to take the zoloft), but it worked - just like the zoloft.
There maybe drugs coming soon that will work for you, so don't give up.
Also I've been reading and watching clips online about shock treatments in use today. Supposedly not anything like the way they used to be. And very good at treating treatment resistant depression. Just a month ago I was seriously thinking of trying it if my new meds didn't work. Also deep brain stimulation sounds promising. Might be some things to think about (((Kebs.)))
And I have to say the Zoloft/Abilify combo is working almost like a magic pill. Therapy is a big help but I would never have gotten this better this fast with therapy alone.
(((bananas))) I hope you are seeking all the help you can find. Don't give up. If you keep trying, meds, therapy, other things, have supportive people around you, YOU will get better. It may be be an ongoing battle - like me, I'll be fighting depression the rest of my life. But you learn what works and what doesn't, you learn more coping skills all the time - if you don't give up. Life may not get better, but you get better at dealing with life. 
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