Bethyj83 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I found this board while trying to research my new medication and decided to join. Some background-I'm about to turn 31, married 12 years, 3 kids (Boy-11, Girl-7, Girl2-4). I've struggled with major depression all my life, but was only diagnosed after the birth of my second child. I was also diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. My grandmother and many of her siblings and my aunt have classic bipolar. My mother is undiagnosed but is likely bipolar and borderline personality disorder. I've had a doc suggest I have bipolar II, but never been diagnosed as such. I have also been a self-injurer since I was 17 and while I've had periods of sobriety, it's an addiction I struggle greatly with. I have tried many SSRI's and SNRI's over the years...Lexapro, Zoloft, Cymbalta, BuSpar, Wellbutrin, Pristiq, Effexor, and Brintellix (my current drug), as well as Xanax, Klonopin (current), Ambien (current), Trazadone, and Resteril. I'm in the middle of a med switch now...titrating down from Effexor and onto Brintellix. Too soon to tell how it's going. I changed pdoc about a month ago because I felt my care was being mismanaged with my previous doctor, resulting in my going off of my zoloft and ambien cold turkey and sending me from a mild depression to a major depressive episode. That's where I currently reside. I don't work, but I am in school. I'm going to the local community college to finish up some pre-req's and in the fall am transferring to a 4 year college for nursing school. It's terrifying! But I can't wait to get finished and have my career. I don't have much time for hobbies, but when I do have a rare moment I love reading and photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagar Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Welcome . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintalto Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Welcome and I hope you enjoy the boards. I am relatively new myself and I've really found this place helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix_Rising Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hello and Welcome to Crazyboards! If you haven't already done so, please take a minute to read the Rules in the User Agreement. I hope the switch to Brintellix is successful. I know its stressful switching meds. Please don't hesitate to contact a staff member if you have any questions or concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amialone48 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hello, and welcome to CrazyBoards! I'm new as well, and so far I have found this to be a really nice and supportive place. I hope you do, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue22 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Welcome!! And I don't know exactly who has them, but i've seen them before--I love those colorful birds in a row--so cool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcertifiable Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Hello everyone, I am new here looking for some informationexperience with Brintellix I am weaning off Effexor ( almost done ) and starting Brintellix. I am curious since this is such a new drug how it is workingnot working and some side effects that others might be having. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix_Rising Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Hello JustCertifiable and Welcome! You will get a lot more feedback if you post your question in the Antidepressants Forum. Please don't hesitate to contact a member of the staff if you need assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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