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Posted by jms600 on October 29, 2010, at 16:37:19
I have read that there are several different forms of depression. However, I am not quite sure which type I may have.
My depression manifests itself in low, melancholic, tearful, moods of feeling sorry for myself and particularly other people. Motivationally, I seem to be reasonably OK. My energy levels aren't too bad either. I can get up in a morning and do things, it's just that I suffer from terrible low, melancholic, moods.
I also get fairly severe panic disorder, social phobia and GAD.
I've tried all of the SSRIs (apart from Citalopram - took Escitalopram instead), Effexor, Cymbalta, Valdoxan, lithium, busprione, Lyrica, amitriptyline, Stelazine, haloperidol, Zyprexa, Seroquel, promazine, propranolol, as well as several different benzos. I've taken all of the above alone or as varying combinations.
Can anyone tell me what sort of depression is it that I have, along with what the best drug treatments are for my particular type?? I seemed to do well a while back on Zyprexa; however, I did suffer from fairly bad side effects, so my p/doc took me off the drug.
Posted by JMS600 on October 29, 2010, at 17:32:05
In reply to What type is my depression...?, posted by jms600 on October 29, 2010, at 16:37:19
One thing to add - i seem fairly able to experience happiness. When something on tv is funny, i can laugh. When something good happens i can feel fairly good.
But i just seem to get very low, melancholic, moods with terrible anxiety.
Thanks.
Posted by floatingbridge on October 30, 2010, at 0:25:21
In reply to Any new antidepressant / anxiolytic medications??, posted by JMS600 on October 29, 2010, at 17:32:05
Have you asked your doctor? I've never been very good at recognizing the types. Someone else here may know. And best to you on your med hunt.
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