Posted by Petrucci914 on February 6, 2009, at 16:34:57
In reply to Re: How to defeat Atypical Depression?, posted by NewQuestions on February 6, 2009, at 16:22:47
> You don't always need drugs. Sometimes your depression is purely psychological or environmental.
> Your lack of response to the typical drugs may indicate bipolarity. It could also be a hormone thing. Have you gotten blood tests?
>
> I used to believe in drugs. I don't anymore. Drugs only work for so long. Then you are back to where you started. Figuring out natural coping mechanisms, whether its biofeedback, yoga, therapy, a change in environment, may be more viable longterm.
I've gotten blood tests done. I had all thyroid tests done twice within a year, those were all within normal. I've gotten several sleep tests and those were normal.I was on Lamictal and it helped for about a week, then it just led to brain fog. I don't know about BP.....seems like most of my symptoms are for Atypical Depression or Dysthymia.
A few meds have helped here and there, but my anxiety was always there. Not sure if anxiety could be responsible for all my symptoms.
I'm at a loss for what to do.
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