Hi Pescador,

First, I'm really sorry for the delay. I've been away and am just seeing this now.

I know you feel alone, and I can understand why. But you're not. I get your frustration, it does seem as if the psych. community banks on the apathy of people with mental illness. It's hard to complain, or question your treatment when you can't get your *** out of bed or stop crying long enough to even make a phone call. I can try to help you out. I'm sure a lot of people can relate, although this community is somewhat reserved.

How long did you take the Zoloft? I'm taking it, and while I know that the Klonopin is counteracting the benefits, it has helped (believe it or not ). I know different meds, diff. people, but are the side effects bearable enough to give it a few weeks or is it something completely intolerable? Zoloft helps with both depression and anxiety-depending on your anxiety level, you may not need an adjunct med.

I have a few questions-are you still on Xanax? Do you have a primary care doc?

I don't understand how your new psych. can criticize another psych and then, in essence, do the very same thing (scribble and send you on your way).

I care. Please PM me and we can figure something out. If all else fails, this is something that warrants an ER visit. I'm assuming you qualify for free care.

Hang in there. I *NeVeR* thought I would find a therapist, esp. through an Internet search, but I did. I know this is somewhat off topic, I mention it to show you that you can't give up on yourself and that there is hope.

I'm going to check psychcentral tomorrow afternoon. Hopefully you'll have read this. Keep the faith.