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Wander · May 30, 2019, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSeaCat

Hello all; I hope you all are doing well. I am doing and feeling absolutely fantastic. God I adore this Trintellix. I've gotten off the Omprazole and have the occasional issue with food but hey that is what Tums fix; plus I am no longer at the point at night where I find I want to cuddle the bottle of water; in fact I don't have the super thirst/dry mouth at night. So that is two although minor side effects that I am happy I no longer deal with. In fact I have no side effects on the Trintellix; for so long for me it was side effect after side effect; finally I just admitted my defeat and dealt with the minor side effects. My thoughts are clear; the depression for the first time in a long time is GONE; not lurking but gone. I don't have one depressive symptom.

One of my coworkers yesterday asked me the common depression questions and on everything else I have been on I usually have a few depression symptoms; but nothing. I honestly wish someone or I would have suggested this when everything first started. I feel happy; not like manic happy but like a normal happiness.

I feel like it's made my relationship stronger. Coworkers have commented that I am the best they have ever seen me; one nurse actually called me a ray of sunshine. I wouldn't go that far; but I do feel really good. Plus the great thing about Trintellix is that it weight neutral, I haven't gained anything on it; if anything I have lost a few pounds. Granted I didn't really notice any gain on Seroquel.

My heart rate has dropped the mid to low 80's; my Fitbit currently has it sitting at 84 which I am very pleased in seeing; still seeing the Cardio every two weeks; but I finally just accepted my fate on that. I think the med works and it does; but after two-three weeks it suddenly doesn't want to do it's job; so back the drawing board.

Work wise; I have been busy training new people but it's been been good no issues to report about work. Still love waking up for work and doing what I do.

Hugs to everyone

I am so thrilled for you! It is amazing when you find a med that works that well.