> My doc also suggested antidepressants for me about 2 years ago. I told
> him I wasn't depressed and didn't want them. As time passed it seemed
> that on occasion I would tell him things that indicated to him that I
> may be mildly depressed. Things like I can't do this or I can't do that
> etc. etc. He asked me at one point "Can't do this or DON"T WANT TO?" I
> finally agreed to try Paxil 20 mg. WOW What a difference. I don't feel
> medicated...I just feel good! That was 6 months ago and I still take it.
> Don't know of any test (blood) to indicate depression!!!
> Mary
I was never a depressed person before TM and MS got me. So, it was a big
decision to go on an antidepressant. I am so glad I did! I take 50 mg. of
Zoloft at bedtime (it made me sleepy in the daytime) and all I feel is
"right" again. I don't feel dopey--just normal.
Sharon M. (from rainy, and COLD, Arizona)