Posted by judy on January 23, 2000, at 15:07:17
In reply to to Sam, posted by Louisa on January 23, 2000, at 8:44:03
Dear Louisa,
I'm sorry to hear about your recurring depressions- the atypical AD's like wellbutrin and effexor tend to have more side-effects (in some people) than SSRI's- unfortunately tricyclics don't have a very benign profile. Suicidal ideation is fairly common in depression, I hope you speak to your therapist about it. Are you taking anything for anxiety (not that I'm pushing benzos), but sometimes that helps until you find an AD that works. Also, if you have access to a GP or an internist at your University (and they tend to be more knowledgeable than most), I'm sure they would help with medications if you can't immediately see your pdoc. When I was in grad school and dxed bipolar, my advisor was extremely kind in allowing extensions, etc. when he was aware of what I was battling. If you have a good relationship with yours, I'm sure he/she will be the same. (Believe me, you won't be the first student that has asked for help when faced with depression, nor the last). Please take care.
poster:judy
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