Posted by Jost on October 2, 2006, at 11:02:10
In reply to Re: treatment resistance what has worked for you?, posted by Another Phil on October 1, 2006, at 23:49:22
Wow, APhil, that sounds pretty tough. You ,must be a real survivor to have made through that particular psychopharmocological rockclimb.
Could it be that the combination of Emsam and Parnate pushed you over the edge, given that the Emsam wasn't at all out of your system?
If so, maybe things will even out over time. It's been while, but I noticed that once you get thrown into a strong reaction, it can take a long time for your neurotransmitters to readust and create the new more permanent, and, one hopes, stable, level and interaction.
When I went off Parnate (about a year and a half ago) not cold turkey, but almost, I got very depressed, but with wild fluctuations of mood, with an almost manic feeling at times. It was very tough, and took at couple of months to become more normal (normal not necessarily being good, but a lot better than that).
Your Pdoc must be very comfortable with Maois to go for that course-- many approach them with diffidence, if not dislike.
At what point, would you say, you got to the mix of meds you're using now? about the middle-end of August? cause that really isn't that long, when you're talking about changing so many intense drugs, with such rapidity.
Btw, do you do all the usual things re: constipation, that you might not have to do, but that are simple, like drinking enough water (v.important) and eating bran (or something with lots of insoluble fiber). I've had experience with someone who had a severe problem in that respect, and it can be hard to treat. But let me know if you need any (not medical, but at least experienced) advice.
Jost
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