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From the data, I don't think it will work, unfortunately. The atypical antipsychotics that have anti-depressant properties are olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel), and risperidone (Risperdal). Aripiprazole (Abilify) also has anti-depressant properties (for unipolar depression) when used as an add-on to an antidepressant. But I couldn't find any evidence at all that Geodon has any anti-depressant properties.
Of course, everyone is different, and you may respond well to it.
Is there a reason you can't go on an SSRI/SNRI? What about lamictal? lithium?
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age: 23
dx: bipolar I, ADHD-C, tourette's syndrome, OCD, trichotillomania, GAD, Social Phobia, BPD, RLS
current meds: depakote (divalproex sodium) 1000mg, abilify (aripiprazole) 4mg, cymbalta (duloxetine) 60mg, dexedrine (dexamphetamine) 35mg, ativan (lorazepam) 1mg prn, iron supplements
past meds: ritalin, adderall, risperdal, geodon, paxil, celexa, zoloft
other: individual talk therapy, CBT, group therapy, couple's therapy, hypnosis
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