Antidepressants??

My counselor and I were discussing maybe a antidepressant may be a could idea for me for numerous reasons, everything I've been through in the last year is just taking it's toll on me and I finally realized I need help, a brave face can only carry me for so long. Our only concern is we don't want to upset the "apple cart", meaning we are worried with how my other medications may interact and side effects. Between the chronic illness and chronic stress that comes with the disease and other events non disease related that I have endured in the last year, I'm just looking for answers. That last thing I want to do is add another medication but if it is going to help me to get to a more stable place so I can move on with my life then I am all for it.

So my question is how many of you wonderful people are or haven on a antidepressant since you were diagnosed and do you think it was beneficial?

Thanks so much!

about 20 years I was on Prozac for 2 years after an ugly divorce and had no issues. I tried Zoloft a few years ago because I have anxiety and it upset my stomach, so I had to stop it after 2 days. But I do take Xanax on occasion as needed for the anxiety I suffer and it helps alot.

Everyone is different so you may find it really helps. I know alot of folks on this forum are on anti depressants. Who wouldn't get anxious or depressed having this darn disease.

Hope you find one that works well for you! Hugs~

I've taken them in the past when things get really bad, and they do help. I've had minor side effects, but nothing that outweighed the benefits I experienced from being on them.

I've taken Zoloft, Celexa, and Remeron for depression. Remeron is by far the best one. Also, it comes in a tablet that dissolves so your body can actually absorb it (according to my psychiatrist, antidepressants are particularly hard for your body to absorb, especially in patients with IBD).

Just be really careful to watch yourself so you don't become more depressed while on the medications. It's a real risk with them. I experienced that with both Zoloft and Celexa, but I never had that reaction to Remeron...and if I remember correctly, there are quite a few people on the forum who take/have taken Remeron.

effexor.. works for me.. been on it for years , off for a couple back on for7 months

Thank you everyone who replied!

I've always had a really positive outlook on life, but after this year everything has just taken its toll on me.

It's just so overwhelming sometimes because everything is so trial and error. My counselor is worried about the interactions but she also said they may be beneficial side effects like much needed weight gain and energy.

I just hope I get some answers from my GI in the next couple of days!

Endeavor08 said...
Thank you everyone who replied!

I've always had a really positive outlook on life, but after this year everything has just taken its toll on me.

It's just so overwhelming sometimes because everything is so trial and error. My counselor is worried about the interactions but she also said they may be beneficial side effects like much needed weight gain and energy.

I just hope I get some answers from my GI in the next couple of days!  I hope u will find something that will help u through the tough times in your life I have been on Lorazepam a low dose since I was diagnosed with CD and it helps somewhat,,it do however still get discouraged sometimes with this disease as u do 2 as well its very difficult not 2,,I was diagnosed when I was 15 and it SUCKED big time still does but I'm learning different coping skills,,I find when I get really down and near tearful ever if I don't what 2 and feel like hell in a hand bag I go out with friends or do something I really enjoy,,this disease takes an army 2 fight so sometimes meds r necessary,,good luck future doc I hope u do bcome all u can b,,and the best of luck 2 ya on finding a solution 2 your troubles..~~Jen~~