Posted by jay on March 1, 2003, at 2:45:51
In reply to my story- read this if you must, posted by matt66 on February 28, 2003, at 4:35:08
I feel for you my friend, and I will admit I can also relate to many of your experiences over my 12 or so years of intensive treatment. I've burnt off my eyebrows and drove a knife right through my leg at the worst. I used a potato peeler to shred skin off my face.
An area I am looking into is using combinations of drugs that block specific 5-HT receptors, some atypical drugs, with other *powerhouse* antidepressants. I have found some comfort in the combo of Serzone + Effexor + Zyprexa + Buspar + Benzo + Ritalin + Beta-blocker (this one being once-in-awhile, especially for early-morning awakenings) + Codiene 3x a day (with occasional breaks.) It's a very odd mix, but one that targets unique areas most single or even dual meds don't. I rarely see the type of above combos used. I have also added Pamelor (nortriptyline) to this when I needed an *extra* push.
Problem is, my current doc won't prescribe all these meds to me. I had to 'hop' doctors to get them. I am waiting for a consult with a few excellent psychopharmacologists at Clarke and McMaster Health Science Research Centres. My ex-girlfriend is doing well on a similar combo with one of these pdocs, and has been for over 3 years.
Almost *no* (prescribed) drug is ruled out in treatment, and she can and does use the odd toke or puff of hash for difficult days.There are drug combinations, usually very unique ones even 'liberal' psychiatrists won't try. So, keep plodding along to find an *excellent* psychopharmacologist who is willing to go the extra 100 miles for you.
I am not saying this or any method will help or 'cure' you, but as always, there is SOME kind of relief avaialble, even if it means using some 'illegal' medications. (Which is what pot, coke, LSD, opium or heroin are...medications just as much so as Prozac.)
Jay
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