Posted by shelliR on July 10, 2001, at 23:16:35
In reply to Re: dexedrine or adderall for depression fatigue » shelliR, posted by Lorraine on July 10, 2001, at 22:05:23
Hi Lorraine.That's really bad news about the neurofeedback. It is always good to have the next step planned. Is this your first try at a tricyclic?
BTW, what type of estrogen did you try? And did you try it in conjunction with an antidepressant?
There's nothing I can do during the washout period, but the oxy is helping a lot. I just hope I don't become habituated to this dose. I was getting worried about that, but I think when I dropped the concerta, the oxy seemed stronger again. Don't know the dynamics chemically. So next is to talk to gyn and then to research (on PB and elsewhere) if parnate is the best choice for an MAOI.
I can't believe this will ever end. The first depression I tried tricyclics and became disoriented. But this was in the late 70s, so I don't know if newer ones have come on the market. Then I tried nardil and that's been the only thing so far that has significantly worked for me. I was in a pretty good period of my life (business going well, started focusing more on the social/relationship part of my life), then bamp--black cloud that nardil couldn't fix. So my life went on hold. I am convinced that it does have to do with age and hormones, but that is no guarantee for the estrogen. But it does seem worth a try.
Good luck to both of us. Shelli
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