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I have been struggling with the same problems, and as bad as this sounds I feel better knowing I'm not alone. Sometimes it feels like everyone else is handling everything so well and we're crumbling at home. I'm a 34 yr old SAHM with a 17 month old boy. I have dealt with depression and anxiety since he was born. Eventually I decided to see a psychiatrist, and we have tried Zoloft (no effect), Cymbalta (some effect on depression, none for pain, and little for anxiety), and the real winner, Lexapro. I was on it for a few months after the Zoloft, but although it was helping my depression and anxiety I was feeling extremely tired, so I switched to Cymbalta. My anxiety returned so I went back on Lexapro, but started taking it at night rather than in the morning like I was before. That seems to be helping. I am also taking Provigil in the mornings which helps me to focus and boosts my energy. It has taken time to get doses and meds right, but I think I'm finally on the right track. I am also seeing a psychologist which may also be helping. You may want to look into something like I'm doing. Please e-mail me at ____@____.com anytime you need to just talk about things or if you have questions. I could use the communication, too! If we don't live too far away from eachother we could even possibly get the boys together while we compare depressing stories.... if we can work through the anxiety to actually make a plan and keep it. ;-) I hope to hear from you!
Take care,
Jenifer