The Meds and The Money

Clincally i might be more depressed than others. Clinically i could care less. All over tv there are numerous commercials for depression meds. What works? WHo knows. the thing is it takes depression meds at least 2 weeks to take effect. The way i look at it that is still 2 weeks of going through the mess. If it don't work then you're looking at another 2 weeks. I'm on Lexapro. I've been on Paxil (HATED IT!!) and Wellbutrin (It was Ok). Lex works best for me. The problem though-it doesnt come in generic. I was getting that particular prescription filled a few months ago and my insurance company came back with the statement "we would like you to try something that works better for you". ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? They are telling me basically that they know what works for me.. It's all about the money anyway! I know what works for me and i don't need some insurance company telling me otherwise. So if you take depression meds ask your doc for something that is a generic. If not then you will pay much more. BUT if it works, then it doesnt matter. Peace of mind and the relief from depression is well worth the money. I just don't want somebody else telling me what works better for me.