Posted by Ron Hill on May 14, 2003, at 11:03:40
In reply to New and Nervous, posted by Tree on May 14, 2003, at 10:47:57
Hi Tree,
Welcome to pbabble. I'm glad you are here. I'm so sorry to hear of your difficult bout with cancer.
Before I respond to the issues you raise, may I ask a couple of questions? Is this the first instance of a major depressive episode in your life? If not, was the prior incident(s) precipitated by a major life event(s), or did it just come out of the blue? Is there a family history of depression and/or other mental health disorders?
-- Ron
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> Hi, I am new here. I am experiencing depression and some anxiety following treatment (mastectomy) for breast cancer. My doctor prescribed Effexor, with Klonopin for sleep. I filled the prescription, then read the postings here about the horrible withdrawal, and became afraid to take it. I asked her for Wellbutrin instead and she thought it would be too strong, and would exacerbate my insomnia. I pushed and she gave it to me. I refuse to take anything that will make me gain weight, as that would defeat the purpose. (She thought Effexor would not make me gain). Anyway, I was all geared up to start the Wellbutrin today, and then my Chiropractor, who I saw yesterday, encouraged me to try 5htp first. She said it would only take about 5 days to work. This is my second day, and I don't feel anything yet. I took a Klonopin (sp?) last night, but only made it till 4:30am. I am looking for feedback on 5htp and the others. Also, do I jump right in with 300mg of Wellbutrin, if I decide to go that way, or do I build up. I am nervous about taking anything, but I need to do something soon.
poster:Ron Hill
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