I have done the Genesight test but unfortunately it didn't give us what we needed to do to get a list of meds.

Please don't take this as anything but informative.

@A MyDepressionTeam Member, please understand each and every one of us, while physiologically similar, are all made up differently inside. Different metabolic rates, different brain chemical levels.

What may work for someone is more than likely not going to work the same on you. That's why there are so many variations of antidepressants and anti-anxiety meds.

Talk to your healthcare provider about the possibility of taking the GeneSight DNA swab test. I know, sounds scary. I promise it's not. They send you two, sealed swabs. You swab the inside of your mouth, put the swabs in a sealed return envelope and send it back.

In a few weeks your doctor will have a comprehensive list split into three columns; meds that may work best for you, those that may or may not, and those that won't help. From there you can discuss meds, side effects and potential withdrawal symptoms when you stop.

I wish you the absolute best because I've been where you are and that frustration sucks.

Peace and hugs 🫂 🤗 🧡

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I can't seem to find a therapist. Many reasons, but mostly because I can't find one that isn't ADD or ADHD or will even look me in the eyes to talk. And, to be honest, not smart enough for me.

I am on a bunch- pristiq, Lamictal, Lithium, Wellbutrin, propranolol, and Hydoxyzine as needed for anxiety attacks.
This seems to help about 80% and my psychiatrist says that therapy is needed for the rest.
I feel like a walking pharmacy but I trust my doctor and I will do anything to feel better!

I use buproprion sr 200mg and trintellix 10mg. But I'm older and have tried more than 10 different medications. And I'm major depression and anxiety.