Posted by dove on March 6, 2000, at 8:33:34
In reply to Atypical depression, posted by kelly on March 3, 2000, at 11:45:59
I am taking Serzone in combination with Amitriptyline and Adderall. The indications that led my p-doc to prescribe Serzone were/are continuing depression and anxiety.
My depression holds two different forms, every week, almost cyclic. One form that is the norm for Friday through Monday (weekend cycle), is comprised with having no appetite and aggravated and sad energy, lots of anger and tears. Serzone definitely helps with this, mellows me out and enables me to see reality, rather than whatever the heck I'm seeing when I'm all wound up.
The other cycle is comprised of lack of energy, lots of tears, eating a ton of chocolate, apathetic outlook on life. Serzone helps with some of these symptoms, it improves my sleep so much it's incredible. Where I needed to sit around apathetic I now have a little oomph! in my day. Serzone doesn't cause me to feel foggy at all, but everyone reacts in their own unique ways.
I have responded in a very negative manner to the SSRI's, but have responded fairly well to TCAs and Serzone (which is slightly different than the usual SSRI?) The SSRIs that I've tried made me feel like I was wrapped in wool, couldn't really express myself, couldn't feel joy, or anything more than hopelessness. I don't feel that way in any way with the Serzone.
Hope this helps,
dove
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