Yes I am depressed, Hamster.

I see my shrink tomorrow. The last time I saw her I talked to her about the depression and she upped my Lamictal- said it should help as it helps more for the depression end of the mood stabilizers rather than the manic end (like lithium).
She also told me they use it on non-bpers too- for depression only...never knew that.
I don't see any change since the increase..its been about 3 weeks.

I am also on Straterra.... going on 12 weeks now, I think. I have some a.d.d symptoms and the Straterra is supposed to help with my focus, concentration, memory AND decrease my appetite. She also told me it could help my depression since if I can focus more and get things done... I'll feel better about myself ....and may build on that.

So I will ask for 1 more increase in the Straterra and if no change- will taper off and try an anti-deppressant.
I'm getting pretty sick of the "med merry go round".