Meds are probably not a great choice for mild to moderate. They have proven more effective for severe.
Other things are effective for mild to moderate though.
Therapy, CBT, DBT, other types.
Exercise
Diet
Supplements- 5HTP, St Johns Wort, L Methylfolate, B vitamins, Vitamin D, Fish oil, L tryptophan.
Meditation
Mindfulness
Journaling
A good support network, family, friends, healthy people, this site, etc.
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The "paradox" is only a conflict between reality and your feeling of what reality "ought to be." -- Richard Feynman
Major Depressive Disorder
Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun.
Recovering Alcoholic and Addict
Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide.
Male, 50
Fetzima 80mg
Lamictal 100mg
Remeron 30mg for sleep
Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back
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