Posted by stephanie l. on September 30, 2000, at 10:31:16
In reply to Re: Stopping and Restarting MAOI » stephanie l., posted by SLS on September 23, 2000, at 20:17:54
> > Scott: I'm so glad you are starting to feel better.
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> Thank you, Stephanie.
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> > And good for you for taking things into your own hands (Sometimes it is the ONLY way to get out of the quicksand.
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> > I think any depressed person who can advocate for himself in the midst of a depression could be called a hero.)
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> I agree. I don't think "hero" or "heroic" are words of hyperbole. Pursuing treatment for depression is a catch-22. Someone who is severely depressed does not function at the level necessary to actively seek and obtain treatment. However, with proper treatment, they would be able to seek treatment.
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> > On 9-22 you answered a post of mine on my "stimulating" combination of meds (which includes the herb yohimbe). You asked many questions. But since you are on a new combo, I don't know if you still need the answers; I will be glad to answer them if you do. Just let me know.
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> I am still interested in your experiences with yohimbine. Have you ever used it in combination with a tricyclic? It might be worth a try.
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> I appreciate your concern. Thanks.
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> - ScottScott: Yohimbe has helped me a lot -- it's just as important as the meds I'm taking (Nardil, Vivactil ---a tricyclic-- dexedrine and Wellbutrin.). I don't think dexedrine is helping me much anymore. I initially tried yohimbe to see if it would help sexually. (The antidepressants took that away from me.) Anyway, it did work sexually the first time I tried it, but at a dose that was too large for me( I had dizziness, the sweats). But it is stimulating, so I continued taking it at a smaller dose of 3 drops a day.(The bottle recommends a dose of 30-45 drops a day.) But 3 drops work fine for me, and don't interact with the Nardil. Without yohimbe, in spite of my meds, I would still be sluggish and pretty depressed. I'm hoping that I can try reboxetine when it's approved, and maybe I can stop taking so many meds. (By the way, I have tried about l5 other meds along the way). Hope this helps.
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