Posted by studentx on January 9, 2005, at 1:44:32
Hi. I'm a 20 year-old male college student who has been through quite a few ADs over the past year. I was on Zoloft for 4 months and withdrawn because my doctor said I had lost weight (I was skinny to start with). Up next was Remeron, which lasted 2 days (I have had problems with hypersomnia and it completely knocked me out). I then took Wellbutrin XL, both 150mg and 300mg, for a month at which point Lexapro was added to the mix. I quit Wellbutrin about 7 months ago, and was on Lexapro until about 2 months ago. I have been taking Provigil for about 4 months.
I have had some pretty deep bouts of depression over the past year (especially while on Wellbutrin) in addition to the crippling hypersomnia, fatigue, and complete lack of motivation. I am a very knowledge-hungry person, but I've been so lethargic and unmotivated my grades and friendships have slipped. I guit Lexapro because I assumed it was at least contributing to my fatigue (plus it completely smashed any sexual desire or drive, which made my wonderful relationship seem iffy). I tapered off of it, but the fatigue-related stuff didnt go with it. Provigil has helped to an extent, but my drive and motivation is nil. I'm home for winter break now and feeling some major blues. Where should I go from here? What would be a good treatment for a student with fatigue, attention, motivation, and depression-based needs?
Thanks in advance.
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