I was in recovery. My illness was being managed well. I was doing great on my meds, confident, successful and living life. I was happy. 4 years ago I relapsed. My meds stopped working. My anxiety went into overdrive. My depression took over and my manic episodes came back with a vengeance. I'm not sure if pre menopause can cause this or not. I hit bottom in December 2015. The result was involuntary hospitalization. I am still struggling. Med changes and therapy keep me from crashing. Just… read more

I have Asperger's Syndrome (most likely the cause of my co-morbid depression) and very rarely go out anywhere on a social basis, mainly because I also don't know anyone where I live and have no friends here. I have always had difficulties with lassies (very shy, quiet, low self-esteem/confidence, etc) and never really asked anyone out - it's always been the otherway around. Whenever I could finally pluck up the courage I always got turned down which sent my already low confidence levels crashing… read more

Is there anybody in this site that is from Connecticut?

My doctor checked my Lithium levels and said they were "extremely low." He put me on 300 MG of Lithium XR 3X/day. He did not diagnose me as bipolar but everything I've read indicates that that's what this medication is prescribed for. Does anyone know something I don't? Also, I am perpetually EXHAUSTED!! I also take 2 MG of @Xanax 2X/ day, in addition to @Celexa. (40 MG 2X/ day. I feel like I'm walking in my sleep! Functioning is almost impossible! Any insight would be greatly appreciated!!!

My depression has gotten worse, I am presently on 40 mg of celexa and it is suggested that I add wellbutrin. I would start wellbutrin at 150mg and up it to 300 mg in 30 days. Has this helped anyone? I am unsure of adding anymore medications.

Does Citalopram (Celexa) cause one
to have : 1. High Cholesterol and .
2. High Blood Pressure.

This is my first post, so I hope this is where it goes. But I have a question. Has anyone been on effexor? I tried zoloft and prozac and I felt worse than when I started. My doctor just tried to change me to effexor but I've read so many reviews I'm nervous about the side effects. I started taking meds really for anxiety but then I feel like my depression has gotten worse on the medications. So now I'm wondering if I should just try to taper off of everything and see how it goes. Honestly, they… read more

I take the generic form (Fluxetine) of Prozac. I have been on this for years. I believe this medication makes me lazy, tired all the time. I blame this med for my weight gain and lack of energy. Is this common for this med? I hear Wellbutrin is much better, and actually helps in losing weight and gives you more energy. Is this true?