Posted by Elizabeth on February 25, 2000, at 18:37:49
In reply to Dang depressed, posted by Cass on February 24, 2000, at 20:09:24
> Hi everyone,
> The title says it all. Well, I guess it doesn't. I am still have highs and lows like crazy. My internist once prescribed Lithium to see if I would respond. I did not. I have not been diagnosed as bipolar. I'm on Celexa which I think has made some difference in my depression but not enough. My diagnosis has been borderline personality. I have social anxiety and anxiety in general. I have suicidal fantasies, but I'm not at the point of acting on it. I see my pdoc tomorrow. I've heard so many positive things about Naltrexone, I think I might suggest it. Especially since I binge drink on occasion. I feel that I have ADD. I have not been diagnosed, so I may suggest Adderall too. Just thought I'd get any feedback you all have for me.
> Thanks,
> CassHi Cass. I agree with what has been said so far --wanted to add that I have heard naltrexone helps people who have dissociative tendencies, in case that is a problem for you.
It was found a while ago that some children with conduct disorder and adults with antisocial personality or history of conduct disorder responded to stimulants; more recently, it's been argued that there may be a connection between ADHD and BPD. It's hard to predict who will do well on stimulants, but I think it might be worth a try. An alternative is MAOIs, since they're less likely to make your anxiety worse. (That would require dropping the Celexa, though, which might not be such a hot idea since the Celexa is helping somewhat.)
Whatever you end up doing, good luck.
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