Re: Stimulants and depression

[Anonymous]

This is a concern I have as well. I was diagnosed with severe depression after a PTSD event about 5 years ago. Trying to control the depression the doctor has tried Paxil, Cipralex and now Cymbalta. (I know the current one is different from the first two as it’s not a straight SSRI.) The Cymbalta has done the best job at relieving the depression. But not so great at dealing with emotional outbursts of anger, etc. So, just when I was going to ask the doctor if there was something that might work with the anti-depressant on the anger issues, I had to hear Rick’s ads on the radio. I logged in here because I’ve basically known for a long time that I had ADD. Sister has it. I just have to look back at my report cards from even grade 1 – and the teachers comments – to know it was there then, just as it still is.

But, now what? Stimulants and Anti-depressants (and/or tranquilizers – I was on clonazepam for quite a while and quit taking it.) seem “mutually exclusive”. I’ve already piled on too much excess weight due to the anti-depressants – and admittedly a little help from my mouth – and then found out that weight loss meds are… I think “contraindicated” was the word the doctor used – with the anti-depressants. I’m guessing the stimulants might be as well. (Or, I’m AFRAID the meds for ADD will be as well.)

But I need to do something. I tried the Virtual Test here. I don’t think scoring 100% is a good thing in this situation… But I honestly did hit that score. Did exceptionally well on the Beck Depression Inventory when the depression was diagnosed as well. I wish I had done this well on exams and tests in school a long time ago.

Now I’m worried.

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