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Has anyone had any experience using Lithium for depression?

I'm going through a really bad period right now. Medication isn't helping, and I am trying to transition to a new regimen. I think the hardest thing is dealing with this alone. I have no family or friend support, so it's an incredibly lonely feeling. Every day is so difficult and especially trying t...

After another day at work trying to pretend things are okay, I need a place to vent. I've recently gone off of my latest medication regimen and stopped seeing my therapist. I have been battling depression for over four decades, through tons of therapy and medications with nothing really helping. Now...

Hi, Kristin. I have a lifetime of dealing with depression and would be happy to talk to you about what you are going through.

I wanted to get off of Effexor because it was ineffective. I am doing it pursuant to my doctor's instructions, removing the beads gradually. I will ask about temporarily adding another medication-thanks for the advice. Once I am off of the Effexor, the problem is that I have basically been on every ...

Hello everyone. I am trying to taper off of the extended release version of Effexor. I was on 150 mg, and am now down to 37.5 mg, but I'm having difficulty now. They come in capsules, and I'm trying to do it by taking out individual beads until I gradually reach 0. I am not at the point of taking ou...

I am in the last stages of tapering off Effexor XR. I am on 37.5 mg, and the hardest part is getting it down to none. Any advice/suggestions on dealing with the withdrawal?