Zapped: It's widely accepted that the placebo effect for antidepressant treatment is roughly 30%. Since you've dared me to quote some sources, I've spent hours and hours scouring the literature for...
Feel better, and know you're in our thoughts....
Based off my own experience dealing with this demon of depression + my research, I wrote the following article: Thought people here might find it useful - and if anyone has ideas how to make it even...
A year ago I was lying in bed, unable to do anything, very depressed and very anxious. I would have sworn then that things weren't going to get better. But they did. With a combination of dietary...
Have you considered possibly taking an extended release form of Metformin and/or taking it with meals? You're definetly not alone: several people have complained of similar side effects from...
Wow, that's tough. I hope things get better for you. Sometimes when it's darkest the sun appears out of the blue....
I read an interesting article on Agomelatine a new treatment for depression . I didn't think much of it when I first heard of it. But recently I read that it might be more effective than Prozac. I'm...
Here's an additional resource I found: Metformin: Effects, Benefits, and Problems ...
They work, but they are poorly understood and over prescribed. And they have significant failure rates. It's essential to try different types out and with different classes to try to find the right...
I've linked to this post several times already so thought I'd start a thread about it. http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2009/08/treating-treatment-resistant-depression/ gives 11 ideas specifically for...
I've felt like life was worthless. Like I couldn't do anything. Already skinny, I lost 10 pounds. I was unable to function, couldn't go to classes, and almost dropped out. God blessed me with a...
Hope I'm not monopolizing the conversation, guys! =) That said, enWayen, I very much understand what you're talking about. I'm not that eloquent, but believe me, I have some understanding of what...
enWayen: It's hard for me to hear things are going so hard for you. I know it's hard to find the strength and the world can feel like it's falling in on you. But you can do it! (I'm sure you've done...
Wow, Cloudy, I really feel for you. I too have had a very hard time figuring out what I wanted - and want - from friendships, what's fun, what I enjoy, who I want to hang out with, and how the heck...
Mine is September 8th. Gosh, I'm scared. I have to balance my depression with ADHD, and the last few days have been horrible. I mean I was really getting on top of things, actually working for the...
I'm actually in a very similar place to you. I too am about to resume school. I too am scared a bit. You do it, and tell me that it was Ok. =)...
Wellbutrin tends to cause weight loss. In general eating disorders are a strong counter indication, and I'm not sure if its just because of the seizure risk....
It's hard to tell if the Restasis is to blame. This article talks about what it is and how it works; it might be helpful....