I saw my family physician today concerning the depression issues I've had for the last few years. It's not really a major sad and mopey depression...it's more that I just don't seem to feel anything. My wife has been concerned because I don't even enjoy any of my previous hobbies anymore (reading, exercising, sports, etc.). My days are pretty much the same with working during the day and spending time with my family in the evening before going to bed. I just seem to lack motivation or enjoyment for other activities. I also find myself just spacing out at work (no focus) and not really having any motivation to get anything done (all while still stressing some about my project deadlines).
I've tried many supplements and nootropics over the years to try and fix the problem. They help some but haven't really had much of an impact. My doctor recommended I try an antidepressant. He said that his patients have had the most luck with either sertraline (SSRI) or bupropion (DNRI). He left it up to me to decide which I'd rather try first. On the surface, bupropion seems like it would be more appropriate since I lack motivation/drive, focus and enjoyment in activities. However, I also have anxiety issues and I've read that bupropion can make that worse.
So, I'm looking to get opinions from others that have tried (or at least know a lot about) either of these antidepressants as to which seems most appropriate in my case. Thank you.