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Depression Community
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Anxiety/Depression
by Shannon Wyatt, Jun 22, 2007 12:00AM
To the group -- Folks, I have had anxiety now for about 2 months -- just recently I think I have developed a bout of moderate depression -- because of the anxiety. My question is -- is it best to take an SSRI or a Tricycle t ype of medication for both? Someone told me that benzodiazapines, such as Ativan and Klonopin are bad for someone in a depressed state. What do you think?
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by ClickWeb, Jun 22, 2007 12:32AM
To: you...
I have anxiety, too (and depression and ADHD for that matter). I take Zoloft and it is great for anxiety. Since my depression mostly stems from the frustrations of ADHD, I take Strattera for that. I would definetly go with an SSRI way before the tricyclids or benzo's (Ativan, etc.). Benzo's have terrible withdrawls that I wouldn;t wish on my worst enemy, but I have to say they did help with my depression. Hope that helps at all...
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