I thought id start this list incase anyone wanted to share.. you may find other people with something similar, or learn about the effectiveness of medications or treatments.

For about 8 years I have suffered from 'depressive symptoms' (my doctors words, but I guess that sums it up).. with quite a level of severity over the past couple of years. I currently take Lexapro (20mg) which is a selective seratonin uptake inhibitor (considered to be the better form of anti-depressants). This is the first meds for this condition ive been on, and ive been taking them for 9 months, and things are generally okay. I still have a lot of trouble with uni because of it, and ive been having difficulty for the last 5 months because of recurrent infections (which just make you feel crap etc).. anyway.. In my everyday life, only a handful of people know, and my mother only found out accidently. DP is extremely supportive.

Sorry if this sounds strange and clinical.. im kinda tired

K

ps. I have recently also been trying natural therapies to try boosting my immune system.. herbal supplements and probiotics. If continuing probs happen, im considering acupuncture, its meant to be quite effective.