Hi there,
I have been off this awful drug for 3 weeks now. I put on about 10 lbs. during the first month. Now I am feeling depressed again. Is this because of the fact that I am dreading the hemmorhoid treatment? Surely anxieties such as one's health can make one depressed? I phoned PDoc and he said to wait till I see him in 3 weeks. I really dont want to wait as I know it takes about 5 weeks to feel the effects of the new drug. By the way my DH came back from the Canadian Psychiatric conference and this is what he reported back to me. Certain drugs have about a 5% improvement in depressive symptoms above the others They are:
Effexor, Zoloft, Ciprolex (correct spelling? ) and Remeron. I have at one stage or other tried all of them, except Ciprolex. So when I see my GP on Tuesday , I will request that he prescribe me this drug. The trouble when your husband is involved in giving you advice you tend to self doubt yourself. I am now asking myself: am I really depressed or not?
Wish me luck
dawnhopeful