Posted by Racer on December 30, 2007, at 2:14:36
I'm still Sticking It Out with EMSAM, for the time being. I can't say that it's doing anything more for me, and I still don't feel particularly functional with it. The bethanecol is maybe helping a bit with the side effects, but not enough for me to feel physically comfortable. I just started a low dose of Seroquel, to go with the Rozerem, so I'm sleeping better. But that seems to be impairing my functioning even more -- at least, in terms of getting anything at all done.
Today, at least, I made a list of things to do, so maybe that's a start...
I'm not miserable, but I'm not interested in much of anything, I'm a bit irritable, and nothing seems all that worthwhile. I was blaming myself for laziness, but my therapist reminded me that what I was describing was depression -- low energy, amotivation, anhedonia, lack of interest, etc. Just, none of the hysterical crying. I guess that's an improvement...
I said I'd stick it out for twelve weeks. That's how long the doctor said it would take to get full effect. Since I went up to the 9mg patch at the beginning of November, I guess that takes me up to the end of January. I may ask about stopping sooner, though, at this rate. Since it's not doing nearly enough for me, I don't know that it's worth going the whole twelve weeks, since the Spring term starts at the end of January, and I'd like to be in better shape than this by then. So, I'll ask about giving this up at my next appointment. Too bad, it seemed like a good idea. Maybe keeping the Seroquel will boost the Wellbutrin/Concerta -- which is what I want to go back to, I think.
So, that's my story for now. Maybe EMSAM will kick up the juice in the next couple of weeks, and I'll stick with it.
How's everyone else doing?
poster:Racer
thread:803218
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20071225/msgs/803218.html