Posted by ChrisK on April 17, 2000, at 13:45:01
In reply to Taken Prozac, Wellbutrin, Celexa, and now on Effex, posted by Bonnie on April 17, 2000, at 3:28:59
I am also very resistant to meds and fought for a long time to find the best one(s) for me. At one time or another I had tried prozac, Paxil, Remeron, Effexor, Neurontin, and Celexa. Years ago I had gotten some relief from Immiprimine so I asked to go back to a TCA. After some discussion I started on a low-medium dose of Nortriptyline.
That was the first time in years I had felt some relief from anything. I still had nagging thoughts of suicide so we added Zyprexa to the TCA. Within a week I was feeling much better but not "good." I was still fighting with my alcoholism (great self medication)so I asked to try Naltrexone to help with the cravings. Surprise not only did it help the alcohol problem but it had the extra benefit of further reducing my depression.
That brings us up to the last couple of months. Anhedonia is the best word. I can walk around and function like a "normal" person but I don't really feel much joy. That's when I tried a small dose of Wellbutrin and Adderall. That's where I stand until my next appt. which is tomorrow. I'm ready to ditch the Adderall and look for another stimulant. There have been many suggestions around here and I'll probably ask to try Provigil.
I guess what I want you to know that I am getting healthier and may actually be happy someday but it has taken me two years to get where I am today. There is no magic cure for all people but there is a good chance that there will be help for you. Ask your doctor to try a TCA or MAOI. From my experience you should also listen to JohnL about augmenting an AD that has shown some promise. I've been doing 1000 percent better since I started Zyprexa. It lifted a very dark fog.
Hope this helps. Keep on trying. SOMETHING will start to help.
ChrisK
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