Posted by F00TBALL on September 23, 2008, at 23:29:48
If you don't remember me or my story, I'll start with a brief recap.
- SA/Depression started late in HS
- Went out-of-state to college
- Came back home in late October
- Went through multiple meds with no success
- Started Nardil. Worked great!!
- Accidentally took an old SSRI instead of a provigil. Full blown Serotonin syndrome. 3 days in the hospital
- Off Nardil. Feel awful.
- Found doctor who would put me back on Nardil
- Started CBT
- Left psycho-babbleSince then...
The side effects from Nardil were unbearable, so I weaned off it.I started Lamictal based on success in my family. It worked just as great as Nardil with none of the side-effects!
I learned about kava kava. I'm as skeptical as anyone when it comes to "alternative meds," but my curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to give it a try...
Wow! Reminded me so much of Klonopin without the drowsiness, memory problems, and increasing tolerance. Why isn't this more widely known??So today, I'm back in school, living with my girlfriend, and doing great!
Never give up hope, people!!
note: I've found that the kava capsules, the most common way of taking it, are completely USELESS. Did nothing except give me a headache.
Go with the powdered kava root, which can be used to make a great tea!
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