just wanted to say hi, i am new to this site, pedagogue referred me to this place
anywho, my depression started in mid april, i got extremely ill and dehydrated and was hospitalized, once i got out after 36 hrs i never really felt the same. the feelings of sad,hopeless,and anxious snowballed and completely took over after several days
ive been on zoloft 200mg for quite some time, it has helped some, but i need more than that, i recently started wellbutrin xl, and i have noticed a big difference. im trying to taper down my zoloft by 50mg a week until i am off of it due to sexual side effects which i cant stand. however this is the 2nd day i have taken only 150mg zoloft and im starting to feel worse
i guess the most frustrating part about my illness is that i was PERFECTLY HAPPY before i got sick, everything was going great, i loved my fiancee, and loved my work, but now i dont even like to be around people, and i am not sure of my future with the love of my life
ive been to several therapists and they havent really helped, they basically tell me my depression is purely chemical related, and not due to any stressors in my life
but anywho, ill fight on, guess it is just a matter of being patient and finding the right medication
i just wish i was back to my old self
thanks for listening