I need some advice on what to do. I have been struggling with depression and anxity for just over 2 years. It started with panic attacks which stopped after 3 months. I am at a stage of feeling in a constant lull, which I have been told is dysthymic disorder and also mild or generalized anxiety disorder. I tried several medications 2 years ago ... paxil, zoloft, celexa and effexor.  Paxil and Effexor had horrible side effects. Zoloft and Celexa had enough side effects to make me want to stop. I never went more than 3 weeks on any. Should I have suffered a few more weeks to get better?

Yesterday I went to a doctor about this again after almost 2 years of researching and trying things on my own. I tried therapy, which never really answered any questions or attacked my stress. I went to 2 different psychologists. My new doctor prescribed Lexapro, I took it yesterday and had nausea and dizziness. I had a real nervous twitch, flu like symptoms and a runny nose and I had strange dreams last night. I want to try and take only 5mg tonight before bed but I think its just going to keep me up.  I am torn knowing what to do. Do I stay taking meds this time because I am determined to beat this disease or do I stop before its too late? Has my horrilble luck with anti-depressants in the past been a sign that the meds just aren't my solution?

I would love to explain more and I am real open to hear anyones suggestions about this. Thanks.

I began on 10mg of Lexapro two weeks ago and have also ben very fatigued.  I sleep like a rock but have the craziest dreams.  I used to be a light sleeper but now I can't seem to wake up.  I think that I am starting to feel better but don't know if I can continue being this tired all the time.  I am hoping that this will all go away.