Posted by dove on January 21, 2000, at 9:19:27
In reply to Re: Coffee Beans relieve my depression, posted by Lucia on January 19, 2000, at 23:58:08
> To Dove: you mentioned coffee beans have helped with your depression, what ADs have been effective for you?
Well, I've not tried that many ADs yet, but can say without a doubt that I haven't found "the one" or "the ones". I have been taking low dose Amitriptyline (Elavil) for 10 months, it prevents my migraines and helps me sleep, that's about it.
Prozac, suicidal and numb, horrible experience. I stayed on it for the full trial which at the 8 week mark had me minutes away from in-patient.
Adderall, for ADHD, helps me get things done that are lame, doesn't help my depression, I have a feeling it's actually adding to my moodiness.
Wellbutrin (Bupropion) SR, helps, not enough but better than nothing, keeps me from getting suicidal in the evening/late night.
I've tried all shapes and sizes in the "naturals" category, (Inositol, SJW, 5-HTP, Kava-Kava, Ginseng, more-many more) with no effects or very *negative* effects. The only other med besides Wellbutrin that has helped was Verapamil, a calcium-channel blocker. So, coffee beans are the quickest and most powerful AD I have found, except I can't keep it up, tolerance is rapid and the let-down for me is harsh.
What have you tried, or found that worked?
dove
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