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I Battle Depression

Does anyone else suffer from mood swings with their depression. The smallest thing can set me off. I take two different meds for my depression. The one has helped level my moods. I know that as a woman my moods can swing with the hormones. I do try to control them. Thanks for reading!
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RebeccaRuth · 41-45, F
Yes absolutely I believe it is just part of being depressed. Especially being a woman, we already deal with our hormones in a state of constant flux. If you don't mind I was curious what meds do you take?
blondie47 · 51-55, F
@RebeccaRuth I take Lexapro 20 mg at night and Wellbutrin XL 150 in the morning. Thanks for understanding!
RebeccaRuth · 41-45, F
I think Wellbutrin for me was a wonderful antidepressant. unfortunately I can no longer take it because they discovered I have a seizure disorder, but I hope it really helps you.
blondie47 · 51-55, F
@RebeccaRuth sorry to hear about your disorder. I hope you can find something that works as well as that one did. The trial and error of finding which meds work can be a rough road! If you need anyone to chat with you can always message me.
RebeccaRuth · 41-45, F
Yeah, I have probably tried most meds. The two lifesavers were always Wellbutrin and Remeron so no more Wellbutrin:( and although Remeron works wonders, it also creates massive cravings about 20min after I take it that I can't resist, and they are sugar cravings, so they cause massive weight gain. I love getting happy, but it's hard being so good with food and exercise all day and turning into a sugar zombie at night. So I am trying Zoloft with I would say minimal success. Don't know what to say to my dr.
I don't know what to ask to go back on now?
Ssri's are generally no good for me, and had many seizures trying MAOI so I don't know
Part of me for some strange reason misses being on lithium even though he says I don't need it. It has been more than a decade but I just remember feeling better then.
blondie47 · 51-55, F
@RebeccaRuth I took Remeron and it knocked me out. It helped me sleep, but I was not on it very long. I would sleep 12-15 hours on that stuff. I have also taken Zoloft. That upset my stomach. It can be so frustrating trying to find the right meds!