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Hi all

I haven't posted for awhile.  I was trying very hard to get my life in order.  I have started all the steps and even though I am still on rocky ground I have taken steps. 

Question to the group.  I am seeing a psychiatrist this week and am going to ask for a change of medications.   I have suffered with depression for well over 35 years.  I have never stayed on top of it thus my getting to a point where i didn't want to go on. 

I have been on many different anti--depressents and of course the doctor is the only one who can diagnosis me and tell me what he feels is best.  BUT,  I know that with mental illness it is ofter a crap shoot, a try and see.   

I don't need to keep putting weight on.  I want something that doesn't increase my appetite but also I need something that gives me a push.  If I had my choice I would sleep 23 hours a day but that is not going to happen.

I read that U of P is doing studies on post menipausal woman using ADD or ADHD drugs and they have been having success. 

PLEASE I will liisten to what the doc says but would love to hear any stories out there.  If any of the oldies from the boards could share their stories I would appreciated it. 

I don't want to post this on facebook as I feel that my craziness doesn't need to be broadcasted on such a social forum.

Any suggestions, stories or ideas are very welcome.

Thanks in advance.

 Hey there,
This is a timely question.  I just went off Cymbalta, which worked great for me, but my kidney specialist thinks it was causing a problem with the sodium level in my blood.  So, my psychiatrist switched me over to Celexa, and I am just building it up in my system.  While on the Cymbalta, I was able to lose 30 pounds.  

I have bipolar disorder, and have been on a variety of meds, including a mood stablizer, an anxiety med, and of course antidepressants.  I was most stable on the Cymbalta, Geodon and Buspar.  I am hoping that the Celexa kicks in soon, and helps.  Right now, I am a mess.

If you ever want to talk, I am here.  PM me, and I'll give you my phone number.

Hugs,
Trish

Effexor works for me.  I don't contribute my weight gain to my meds because even after WLS I love to eat.
Good luck and I hope everything works out well for you.