When Will It Get Better

[Colette77]

I have depression for many years over 20 possibly.  I take Efexor 225mg (prolonged release capsules Venlafaxine.  I have been on all types of anti-depressants but I still have depression of one degree or another.  I also attend for therapy.  
Is there no cure of depression I am 58 years old now and would love to have a worry free life, by the way I have no financial worries etc.

Colette77

[Hensley258]

How long have you been taking Effexor XR.

I only ask because it worked great for me, for about 3 years and then slowly became non-effective. I had to switch meds and add Lamictal to get effect back.

[WarDamnEagle]

I am new to this medication/depression thing.. but also in therapy. I recently started Wellbutrin- which works on different neurotransmitters (I'm pretty sure Norepi and Dopamine)... I also recently was told to buy a "workbook" called "Mind over Mood" by Greenberger and someone else.. These things are working for me. I'm also learning to be open and a little vulnerable... I've watched my mom struggle all my life- so I'm trying to make a difference in my life... trying to make a better life for my family to be.

[Colette77]

Thanks for your letter.  I have been under a doctors care for many years.  At this moment I am relatively worry free and stable but I can sometimes start worrying for no reason, as they say, if I don't have a worry I will invent one.
I am new to this forum and not too sure of m way around yet so if I miss a reply etc. excuse me

[lingirl]

been in your shoes, too..are you depressed ???? If not please see a doctor. Beleive me I know..because I am just getting out of that. a bit at the time and meds  re evaluated   get help, because that is not a life.

[Colette77]

I have no interest in working in my home I just do the essentials, I want to sleep a lot when I am down.  I have got out of the habit of wanting to go out socially.  I feel sad most of the time.  I blame myself for everything, low self esteem. I want to live a long long time but cannot stop thinking about how little time I have left and have
been like that for a long time irrational or what!

[LeftCoastChick]

Do you have a psychiatrist? that would be the most important question. There are other meds, not in the SSRI/SNRI class that can work wonderfully. Do you have any other symptoms besides depression. The more info you provide, I can at least guide you in the right direction. :)