Depression
#183232 - 06/03/05 09:29 AM
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Tinkerbelle
Reged: 04/17/05
Posts: 231
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
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How do you guys all deal with your depression, if you have it?
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I have serious depression from my IBS (I am an IBS-A by the way). Unfortunately, I am not able to take any of the anti-depressants. The SSRI type antidepressants give me MAJOR D attacks and the tricyclic type give me serious constipation. I just try to engage in activities that make me happy. I also have a great support system (husband and mother) who are there for me during really bad times. Mainly I just live with it. I am able to take Xanax, but that is more of an anti-anxiety, but at least it is something. You may be able to benefit from a tricyclic antidepressant like Elavil (I think you are IBS D right?). That will help with your depression AND diarrhea. It's worth looking into. I know a TON of people on this board are on antidepressants to help with their depression or IBS symptoms or both.
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Dana
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What exactly are tricyclic antidepressants? I have heard about them but don't know much info on them. I am on Lexapro but I worry that it's making me have more frequent BMs... I take so little tho it's hard to tell.
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or depression. Theres a lot of info as this has been brought up alot.
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