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Posted 1/17/2015 1:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hi forum im just wondering about etalopro i was on lexapro felt somewhat normal but etalopro makes me sleepy with no motivation and bit flat,the one thing i didn,t want was my personality to change like sense of humour etc,,i actually hate taking pills to survive each day,can anyone advise or understand
Posted 1/17/2015 2:33 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, welcome to the forum.

All of us I think can understand, but at least for me I've come to grips with it.

Depression is as real as any other medical ailment. It is as real as IBS, diabetes, diverticulitis, etc. If you had any of those you'd not hesitate to take medication, right? There is this idea that is out there that depression is 'all in your head' and that you can just 'snap out of it.' This is NOT true. Those of us with depression are wired that way.

I'm convinced I'd be dead if it weren't for the meds I take. I didn't want to rely on meds to get me through every day, either, I'm pretty sure none of us did, but if you have to you have to and there is no shame in it.

HUGS and I'm glad you found this forum. There is a ton of support to be had here.
Posted 1/17/2015 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum.

For some meds, it take time to get used to being on them.

After a few months, most people start to see a little bit of themselves coming back. Coping skills help also. Medications can not do all the work. We as the diganosised have to own the depression and fight back.

Check out our resource thread at the top of the forum. The last few pages have good links and suggestions for skills.

Peace
Trina
Posted 1/17/2015 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
Bnotafraid has great advice. Relief does not come from a bottle. Meds helped get me back on my feet, so to speak, I still take them to maintain and sometimes those dark valleys return and send me back in to a spiral. Sometimes I see my psychiatrist and adjust my meds.

Other things like Vitamin D and B12 can really help mood, if you live in a place with dreary winters you are likely deficient in Vitamin D.
Posted 1/19/2015 6:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi iredublin,

Welcome! I agree with what's been said, there is no magic pill, but if I need help, I get help. While I am not presently on meds, they give me vertigo, I would not hesitate to go back on them if I am so far in the pit I can't get myself out. Side effects be darned, at least I'd be alive to have them! Glad you are here, hope to see more from you.
Posted 1/19/2015 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
Is etalopro new? I did find some on it on the net... It is a melt that is an ssri.

That is about all I know. Why did you pick this particular medication to try? Did the doc suggest it? I was just curious as it seems new.

How many antidepressants have you tried? I tried quite a few before I found something that I could take without bad side effects.

Hugs, Karen...
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