I have been on Prempro for 2 months and it seems to be helping somewhat. But I broke down and called my doc for some ADs this morning. I can't stand waking up angry and miserable every day, and spending so many nights hugging my dog and sobbing.

Ruminating about the past, fearing the future, hating the present is no way to live!!!

He prescribed Celexa but I've put in a call back asking about Paxil.

I took ADs successfully for many years, mostly Prozac. It saved me at that time but seems like "more than I need" now. Had a bad reaction to Lexapro and not much reaction to Zoloft or Celexa, if I remember correctly.

I really hope it will not affect my sex drive as it is already in the dumpster.

I hate to go back on the ADs, but I'm afraid the time has come. I can't deny that I'm at the bottom of a well (again).

Shey- don't hate making a decision that could give you back your quality of life. This IS your life... there is no reason to wake up miserable every morning. I hope they work for you!!!

It can take three months for HRT to fully kick in. Have you tried 5HTP? this is great for raising serotonin levels but must not be combined with anti depressants or it might cause serotinin syndrome.
Being depressed and hormonal will do nothing for your libido so you have nothing to lose from trying the anti depressants.
best of luck
Louise

Dear Sheynava'
It is will be ok. honey.ADs can be of great help.I know that Prozac saved my life.
You are entitled to peace and happiness and sometimes the mind is so overwhelmed with anxiety that Meds. are needed.It is nothing to feel bad about
The effect on your sex life is usually temporary so do not let that stop you.

Hope you feel better soon.
Warm Wishes
Elizabeth

SheynaV:
Preepro contains a synthetic progestin that often causes depressive issues. In addition, the estrogen portion of Prempro is Premarin, you might do better with a balanced combination of estradiol or Tri-Est and progesterone (progestin is NOT progesterone). The decision to take ADs is a right that everyone has..to take back your quality of life, you have to walk your own path..however, having good information makes for good decisions.
Avi

Hi
I've been on Paxil for 9 months and it works...I don't take anything for hormones.