Re: OT-Anti-depressants, Robin

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(((Robin))) -- Be glad that medications for this exist, because they can

literally be life-savers. I have taken nortriptyline (brand name

Pamelor) and Wellbutrin in the past, with good results. IME,

anti-depressants don't make the problems go away, but they do take away

the feelings of helplessness and despair when trying to deal w/ problems.

I remember after starting Pamelor the first time telling my dr., " Well,

I had a really bad day today-- but *I'm* fine. " We knew then that it was

working.

I do not know the gfcf status of either medication. Pamelor is what's

called a tricyclic anti-depressant, and had been used for a few decades.

Wellbutrin is actually the same medicine as Zyban (used to help people

quit smoking). I forget the exact classification of it, since it, and

Zoloft and Prozac and a few others always seemed to be in categories by

themselves, or in one called " newer anti-depressants). I did take Zoloft

for about three days-- hated the side effects (got terribly shaky).

OTOH, I know people who would swear by it.

I would encourage you to seek counseling at the same time that you are

taking anti-depressants. It's easier to deal w/ whatever is triggering

the depression when you're getting good counsel AND your mind is clear of

despair.

Best wishes and prayers-- I hope all goes well for you.

Later,

Pam

" Dileges Dominum Deum ex toto corde tuo,

et in tota anima tua, et in tota mente tua. "

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