Reply #169: We could also be talking about adults, too [View All]

that's the significance of the anecdotes and what the Lily documents appear to suggest (btw: I trust BMJ's analysis, even though I haven't seen the actual data- and I trust the British MHRA whereas I no longer trust the FDA).

I'm sorry to hear about your daughter. Childhood and adolescent depression is very real, and coupled with aspergers must be really difficult. It's hard to weigh the options and sometimes there aren't a lot of good answers. It seems to me asking someone with aspergers a lot of questions isn't really a good idea. Maybe written inventories would be better.

In the spirit of disclosure, I have bipolar II, a condition marked by persistant depression. SSRI's do very little except give me nasty side effects- including a bout of hypomania the first time I took zoloft (thanks, doc, for doing a complete history- that's one reason why primary care physicians probably ought not to be giving these out like they do in America). Bupropion works- for about 3 months at a time.

I can relate to prozac saving your life- because depakote saved mine- fortunately, without any real side effects.

BTW: If you'd be interested in a place to get information, feedback, support or just to talk, I help run a website for people with depression, bipolar and other related conditions. We have a lot of extremely caring, highly educated and intelligent people on board- including several brilliant brits. If you're interested in having a look, PM me. It's a private and very safe (and fun) place. Sort of a little sanctuary from the craziness of the world.