Teenage Major Depression 450mg Daily.

I'm currently 19 years old and was first diagnosed with depression when I developed anorexia at fifteen. Starvation had become my way of numbing out the deep pain and ache I felt on a daily basis.

By the time I was seventeen I had been to see many different psychiatrists and doctors.
My father's cancer changing from treatable to terminal brought about a somewhat break-down in which I was hospitalised twice.

Since this time I have had great success with Effexor.
I have tried Lovan, Lexapro, mood-stabilisers and Tofronil with varying but not so great success.

I have strong family history of depression so rest assured I have employed all other means of non-drug treatment (psychologist, exercise, relationships, music, meditation – extensive list). They work too – unfortunately I need the awful drug back-up.

My sleeping patterns, appetite, mood and many other indicators are getting shaky again..
I have been to see my psychiatrist and he has suggested swapping to Pristiq.

Has anybody else done this and found it helpful?
And is there anybody else out there would suffered as severely as I but have made it to their adult life? And lived happily?
I would love to hear from you.