If you are reading and not posting....

[Chanteuse]

I come here now and then. Some days there is a lot of traffic, then none for a while. This board moves in waves. I guess when people are feeling better they stray away. Its probably a good idea to visit when you are doing better to offer encouragement to others.

I am sending prayers and good thoughts to all here.

[SgtMom]

Hi Mav. I think there are lurkers on every bb but maybe it seems more personal here due to the nature of the board. I also think that the people who are posting come back to read any new entries and that ups the number too. I do support you 100% as well as anyone is who facing their problems and trying to make their lives better. I used to take welbutrin. I went off of it but now found I have to have SAM-e to feel balanced. I dont think there is any shame in asking for help when you need it and we all have our issues. If there are some shy folks out there feel free to chime in or start your own thread - the people here are super nice

[LadyinWaiting]

Hello, I'm one of the lurkers. I read this board but never post. Mostly just to do some background on medications and others experiences. I'm battling depression/anxiety that is treated with therapy and I'm in the process of replacing my psychiatrist. Only been seeing him since January. He's not a very good listener. Great doctor but only wants to treat what he hears as being most important not what bothers me most. Every med he's prescribed (Trazadone, Paxil, Zoloft, Ativan, Desipramine) has left me sleepy/drowsy. I'm very sensitive to that side-effect on any med that causes it. So now I'm taking Zoloft/Ativan and it's not perfect.

Not really sure how or why I'm depressed but for now. I'm rolling with the punches. This is hard to post for me. To admit it openly to "strangers". I'm very good at "appearances" and it does make me a little anxious. But I think it's a good step in the right direction.

So Hello...