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Posted by linkadge on August 27, 2009, at 17:58:09
I am tollerating this med suprisingly well (at 50mg). It does have side effects but they're not deal breakers (extreme akathesia) etc.
My anxiety is greatly reduced and feelings of worthlessness are gone. I am having bouts of extreme sadness which are new to me. I am wondering if it is a part of the healing process. I feel sad, but much more human at the same time.
Sleep is no longer an issue.
Take care,
Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on August 27, 2009, at 21:24:55
In reply to Amitriptyline trial still going well, posted by linkadge on August 27, 2009, at 17:58:09
Link seriously so glad!!!! Love Phillipa
Posted by Netch on August 28, 2009, at 5:02:38
In reply to Amitriptyline trial still going well, posted by linkadge on August 27, 2009, at 17:58:09
My depression usually gets much worse during the first two weeks when I try ADs.
Netch
Posted by floatingbridge on August 28, 2009, at 10:49:17
In reply to Amitriptyline trial still going well, posted by linkadge on August 27, 2009, at 17:58:09
Link, I'm so glad to hear that you are responding well. Do you expect the akathesia to subside?
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> My anxiety is greatly reduced and feelings of worthlessness are gone. I am having bouts of extreme sadness which are new to me. I am wondering if it is a part of the healing process. I feel sad, but much more human at the same time.Sometimes when I experience 'sadness', I feel more open in therapy. That's just me. Protracted sadness is another thing.
> Sleep is no longer an issue.
yay!
best wishes!
fb
Posted by linkadge on August 28, 2009, at 11:30:39
In reply to Re: Amitriptyline trial still going well » linkadge, posted by floatingbridge on August 28, 2009, at 10:49:17
Sorry, I should have been more overt. I am not experiencing akathesia (as I have on SSRI's).
Linkadge
Posted by floatingbridge on August 28, 2009, at 11:57:33
In reply to Re: Amitriptyline trial still going well, posted by linkadge on August 28, 2009, at 11:30:39
Well, then, that's great!
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Posted by Brainbeard on August 28, 2009, at 17:14:05
In reply to Amitriptyline trial still going well, posted by linkadge on August 27, 2009, at 17:58:09
How's amitriptyline's robust H1-antagonism hitting on you, Link?
Posted by linkadge on August 28, 2009, at 17:43:39
In reply to Re: Amitriptyline trial still going well, posted by Brainbeard on August 28, 2009, at 17:14:05
Eh, I seem to be ok with it. For some reason it doesn't leave me as wiped as remeron. A bit of coffee in the morning seems to help a little.
Note: I had bad insomnia before starting so, just getting sleep leaves me with much more energy than I had prior.
Linkadge
Posted by ColoradoSnowflake on August 28, 2009, at 23:32:00
In reply to Re: Amitriptyline trial still going well, posted by linkadge on August 28, 2009, at 17:43:39
Linc:
I LOVED the sleep I got on amytriptyline!! Yum, yum!
Enjoy!
I'm so glad you're doing well so far!
Gayle
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