Posted by JahL on March 2, 2001, at 13:02:37
In reply to Re: Thx Jah, for the good news but.. side effects?, posted by Dubya on March 1, 2001, at 21:28:05
> > So at my present dose of 20mg/night (I have been on clomipramine for about 45days), I would experience side-effects rather than benefits?
More than likely, yes, tho' side-effects are by no means inevitable.
> > So far thank goodness, no real side effects unless occasional afternoon (3pm) drowsiness and bad dreams/nightmares. I think my depression (dysthymia) is going away but OCD symptoms and Anxiety (Panic/general and social phobia) may need either higher doses or prolonged treatment.
I agree. Social phobia is chronic condition & as such, could require life-long treatment (not as big a deal as it sounds).
> >BTW, my assumption is that most depressed people have a low self-esteem so they call themselves losers or feel that they are always sufferers....
Absolutely, though there is a distinct difference between the lack of self-worth associated with most depressions, and the physical symptoms of extreme nervousness/awkwardness you describe in relation 2 social situations. These sensations are completely disproportionate to the social stimuli that provoke them (hence the *phobia* distinction).
> > Well, a lot of the time, I feel stupid.
Yeah but you seem to be getting a handle on this!
Jah.
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