What medication made the whole sandwich generation thing more manageable for you?

[Anonymous]

Anything available over the counter?

[Anonymous]

Zoloft. But I have gained weight.

[Anonymous]

Do most people gain weight in Zoloft?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: Therapy is fine and i try to do self-care and fun things and use a million techniques, but I think it's time for meds. Exercise helps the most, but not enough. My doctor will just go along with what I suggest. I was on prozac for a year about 15 years ago during a horrible time and it was fabulous except it hurt my sex drive and I gained 15 pounds, so that one is a no go.

I did wellbutrin for a year when in-laws were erupting until DH set limits. It was not as powerful, but I didn't gain weight or lose sex drive. Not sure it packs the punch I need.

So, I need something to help with anger, irritability and resentment with a side order of relieving some depressive symptoms and anxiety. It cannot cause weight-gain or loss of libido. Suggestions????

You sound like a bully. Who thinks they have a physician who will give you whatever you demand?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do most people gain weight in Zoloft?

I know a lot of people on Zoloft and all gained at least 10lbs within a three months.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: Therapy is fine and i try to do self-care and fun things and use a million techniques, but I think it's time for meds. Exercise helps the most, but not enough. My doctor will just go along with what I suggest. I was on prozac for a year about 15 years ago during a horrible time and it was fabulous except it hurt my sex drive and I gained 15 pounds, so that one is a no go.

I did wellbutrin for a year when in-laws were erupting until DH set limits. It was not as powerful, but I didn't gain weight or lose sex drive. Not sure it packs the punch I need.

So, I need something to help with anger, irritability and resentment with a side order of relieving some depressive symptoms and anxiety. It cannot cause weight-gain or loss of libido. Suggestions????

You sound like a bully. Who thinks they have a physician who will give you whatever you demand?

DP here. My psychiatrist does, if I go in knowing I want to change to something specific or change my dose of my current meds. I think plenty of them do. Quick, easy office visit for them.

OP, I'm in a bit different of a boat, but also deal with very persistent depression and anxiety. I take Wellbutrin and Klonopin, and also Vyvanse for my ADD issues to help me stay employed. But I can't ever get rid of this underlying constant sadness/disappointment/hopelessness/misery. Dysthymia, really. My doc prescribed me Pristiq to add to the mix but I haven't taken it. It just feels like too much drugs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: Therapy is fine and i try to do self-care and fun things and use a million techniques, but I think it's time for meds. Exercise helps the most, but not enough. My doctor will just go along with what I suggest. I was on prozac for a year about 15 years ago during a horrible time and it was fabulous except it hurt my sex drive and I gained 15 pounds, so that one is a no go.

I did wellbutrin for a year when in-laws were erupting until DH set limits. It was not as powerful, but I didn't gain weight or lose sex drive. Not sure it packs the punch I need.

So, I need something to help with anger, irritability and resentment with a side order of relieving some depressive symptoms and anxiety. It cannot cause weight-gain or loss of libido. Suggestions????

You sound like a bully. Who thinks they have a physician who will give you whatever you demand?

DP here. My psychiatrist does, if I go in knowing I want to change to something specific or change my dose of my current meds. I think plenty of them do. Quick, easy office visit for them.

OP, I'm in a bit different of a boat, but also deal with very persistent depression and anxiety. I take Wellbutrin and Klonopin, and also Vyvanse for my ADD issues to help me stay employed. But I can't ever get rid of this underlying constant sadness/disappointment/hopelessness/misery. Dysthymia, really. My doc prescribed me Pristiq to add to the mix but I haven't taken it. It just feels like too much drugs.

OP here. I appreciate 99% of the responses here. Thanks. Like the PP my doctor is thrilled if I come in with a plan. I agree that it is a quick and easy visit. Otherwise the doctor tells me the med options and tells me to look into it and make my decision of what I want to try.Better to come in prepared.