Posted by Shy_Girl on March 8, 2005, at 18:57:08
In reply to Re: Is there a drug that can stop acute suicidalit » Shy_Girl, posted by Optimist on March 8, 2005, at 13:08:56
> Yes, lithium is used as a mood stabilizer for mania, but it is also used for aggression, treatment resistant depression, and suicidal states, among other indications I'm sure. Lithium isn't that dangerous if you monitor your blood concentration level and make sure you have sufficient fluids and sodium. The reason lithium gets such a bad rap is it's association with a severe illness like bipolar, and gets thought of as equically severe which it is not. It is highly underutilized due to this stereotype.
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> Could it be possible you are experiencing mood reactivity as part of atypical depression? I think mood reactivity is defined as an increase in mood to positive events while low at other times. Certain antidepressants are quite effective in treating it.
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> BrianI agree that my depressions are very much like atypical type depressions, except that I don't gain weight. I'm not sure how indicative of biological causes certain symptoms are compared with other ones. My sleep is also not overly disturbed. I tend to sleep about 10 hours pretty soundly (or 12 when extremely tired) when I have time. I'm not sure if it is the 20mg Celexa that is now causing me to wake up every 2-3 hours during the night.
I read that MAOIs are superiour to tricyclics. Don't know how they compare with SSRIs. I don't think I can follow the MAOI diet restrictions...there's a lot of soy sauce in my diet. : )
Well, it doesn't really matter. I think I'm feeling much better now, so for now the 20mg Celexa seems ok.
Happy thoughts :)
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