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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've generally responded better to atypicals than SSRIs. Wellbutrin was best for me because it helped depression too. Effexor was probably the most effective, but it messed up my brain in other ways (just never felt right) and is extremely extremely hard to get off of. Physical dependence is insane and it took me a year to wean off. I'd only recommend it as a last resort.

I also take a low-dose benzo as needed (klonopin) and that's honestly been the only thing that's reliably helped and that I felt comfortable using. Antidepressants have always had strange side effects for me and take a while to leave your bloodstream. Klonopin once or twice a week doesn't have any of the awful side effects, and I like knowing I can take it when I need it but it also leaves the bloodstream quickly and doesn't take time to wean off. I don't have an addictive personality so this has worked for me, but might not be a good idea for someone prone to addiction. [/quote]

Another thing - most antidepressants that I've tried have increased my anxiety and made me kind of manic. Not credit card spending gambling sex with strangers manic, but a can't sit still, always have to be doing something manic. So, I've pretty much given up on antidepressants. [/quote]

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