Long term sufferer from depression. I actually did not know wtf was wrong. Saw doctors and took prescribed meds for anxiety and depression . Then stopped and took only the anxiety med. (xanax-alprozolam),plus sleeping pills.
No spring chicken here. But want to ask those of you that may have been on anti-depressants; which medicine did you find most helpful? (Basically, I can't take those that prevent me from sleeping even if taken in the am)

Thanks so much for replying.

anti depressants or bipolar?

It's a tough call. But I think mine leans towards depression.

yeah it is a tough call...i was on lexapro and it just numbed me...

I have struggled with depression or bipolar for a long time...

not good at taking pills regularly

Thanks. I have taken so many. Lexapro-I can't recal how it was. But Zoloft kept me awake . May ask my pdoc again about it. God Bless!!!

Want to say I understand the bipolar part. It's hell I know from the depression side. Hang in there and if you would like to discuss, would be glad to talk with you.
I appreciate your input very much!!

I take 20 mg of Lexapro a day. I can't say it makes me feel numb. Never was the life of the party but I am more talkative now and don't go into dark moods for days. Only bad part is i've gained 20 pounds since I started taking it. Good luck.

I went back on Celexa today.
Is weight gain a major symptom of lexapro?
Sometimes symptoms disappear or lessen after a few weeks. If your mood has lifted, weight gain may be tolerated in some cases.
Depression can be horrible as you know.

Yes I most certainly understand. The self hatred, anger, etc. Lexapro is the only I have ever tried and feel satisfied with it so no desire to try something different. As for the weight gain, it is one of the stated side effects. However, I am 43 and don't exercise so can't say I blame all 20 pounds on it, lol. I can't say if it helps with anxiety because that was/is a issue with me.
Oh on another note, have you guys noticed if you dream more or less? I seem to dream less, or I just don't remember them. Really don't know if that matters or not.

After divorce went through a 2 year depression. Always have had seasonal effect disorder, but was never real bad.

Tried Paxil, Cymbalta, Lexapro, Zoloft with no good results. Went to my doc in Feb. and told him I need something different. Gave me
3 months of Effexor. Within a week I was back to normal. Feel great and no more anxiety.
Remember though, what works for someone might not work for you.