having a depressive bout but won't go back to SSRI's

[mr.lucky66]

I have been doing fine until recently when I had a breakup and return of my depression. I was on effexor for years and it helped me when I first got off drugs I was addicted to for years . After several years the effexor made me not feel many normal emotions like grief and made me semi impotent. I got off off it a year ago and it was a bear but am glad. I wasn't taking anything for months but the my doc wanted me to try welbutrin which I take but don't know how effective it is. It does seem to take away the urge for smoking so I continue taking it. I know SSRI's are important for many as they once were for me but I can't go back. That's why I'm here and why I go just recently started seeing a therapist. No question just wanted to vent and hear from others.

[mr.lucky66]

no never heard of it just "black dog" by led zeplin

[mskandy]

Have you read the book called "I had a black dog"

It's worth a read

Good Luck

:)

[Hensley258]

It's always best to at least try getting thru it without meds if you can. Your on the right track.

I don't blame you. I wouldn't take my meds either if I could even half way get along without them.

Good luck.