"dx was major depression at age 20 (now 40) i spent 20 years trying every med available. all of these drugs had side effects (lethargy, apathy, no sex drive, no pleasure, weight gain, sleep problems) none made a big improvement. fast forward 20 years%u2026told a new doctor about main symptoms: oversleeping, hopelessness, social isolation, no interest in activities, emotional blunting, etc. he prescribed ritalin i tried 10mg then went up to 20 mg and immediately noticed i was able to get out of bed early!!!! no lying around doing nothing, ruminating/wasting time all day. i became extremely motivated, ritalin makes me feel just calm, motivated,positive and i sleep better in the evenings. i take 20mg ritalin and 20mg prozac."