Can anyone talk about experience with Depakote?

[BeHereNow]

5. How long have you been on Wellbutrin and @ what dose.

It was actually beneficial to my daughter for a period of time,
but the new doc told us today that it can worsen depression and is only
meant to be used for short periods of time- My daughter has been taking
it for FOUR years- he said, no more and wants her to take half her dose of 300mg
tomorrow. He wrote a new script for 150mg.

He also told us he has seen great success for BP depression with Depakote.
I have not seen a truly manic cycle in her for at least three years though.
And from what I read about it today after our visit with the doc, it appears
it is more likely prescribed for mania- I have no idea what to think any more.

The depression thing is so painful to watch her go through-
But so far, we haven't found the "cure."

She's going to the desert for a few days with some friends-
Maybe that will help her mood, the desert does wonders for my soul.

I told her I don't want her to start the Depakote until she gets back though,
I always keep a close watch anytime she starts a new med, and I wouldn't want her
experiencing an ADR away from home...

I am seriously considering checking out some alternative solutions.

I took SAMe for years when I went through a really bad depression-
It is widely used in Europe to treat depression and has been for decades.

All the the pharma meds have turned out to be complete disasters so far.

My instinct is to take her off everything and see who's in there and try some
holistic approaches.

I hope your depression lessens- remember, you are loved no matter what
your disorder tells you.

My daughter has been having really low self esteem through this depression,
so if you don't have some one to hug you right now, consider yourself hugged
by this mom-


BHN