Howdy - waving from Texas

[lovesdolphins]

I'm fairly new to CF, but this is my first time on the depression board.

I have been surviving with depression for 4+ years now. I probably have had it most of my life, just went years without it being diagnosed. I have been on a full range of medications, from Paxil, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Effexor, Celexa, and others...

I am currently on Wellbutrin, and Effexor, and the combo seems to be working fairly well for me.

Right now my husband & I are trying to have a baby, we have been trying for almost a year now. My OB/GYN has approved the 2 medications that I am on for pregnancy, so I am not concerned about weaning off of them prior to becoming pregnant. I tried to wean off of Effexor, and it didn't work - it wasn't pretty.

I suffer from depresion, and social anxiety. It's hard, but my husband helps me, as do my friends.

My husband also suffers from severe depression, and was hospitalized prior to me meeting him for it - he's doing wonderfully now, and truely understands his depression and how to deal with it.

Anyway, I'm just coming in to say Hi!!!!!!

Also - are there any others here that are trying to have a baby while dealing with depression?

 

[Mask]

I can't help you with the "trying to have a baby while dealing with depression" stuff, but I wanted to say Hi ! Hope things work out with getting pregnant for you!

 

[Jeshu]

I do truly hope that God will grant you your desire. (God does make great promises to those who fear Him.)

 

[skunkfeather]

Welcome - you have a lot on your plate, but since you're here we're here for you

 

[inmercysgrasp]

Hi back to you! I just recently moved from Texas back to my home state. How's the weather up there?