Hey there,

I've been dealing with depression on and off for four years. The first year was the worst, had tried some lexapro and wellbutrin for awhile but was mostly in denial and dealing with it poorly. Since then I've gotten to the point where I am generally normally functioning, with periodic bouts. I am fortunate enough to have a stable family and no traumatic history, so no complications there. I've seen seeing someone off and on since October and made GREAT progress (my first experiences w/ a therapist years ago were not helpful so I didn't want to see one again). Still, I have to pay a lot of attention to my mood and my surroundings, and about twice a month I get hit no matter what I do for 4-8 days (not all of those days are that bad..its a continum). She advised me that my difficulties didn't seem characteristic of depression(because they come and go too fast), and that my brain probably got into a funk when I had depression and now it wants to go there whenever anxiety strikes. I've also found that in watching my moods its anxiety that triggers the bouts. I wanted to avoid medications for as long as possible, but the psychologist said I actually manage emotions pretty well, and its time to look at the genetic route.

When I am not in a bout I feel fine and feel like I could never fall back into a bout again, but I know better so today I brought this to the doc (not a psychitrist) and he opted for Sertaline (Zoloft). Today will be my first day.

I'm not entirely sure how to guage if its working or not...becuase I was 100% fine when I started (today). I was a bit suprised when he said Zoloft, thought this was more of a straight up depression drug, anyone had any similar experiences? (Becuase I haven't found anyone who has a similar case to me yet...it would be nice.


Cheers!