Posted by shellie on October 12, 2000, at 20:46:11
In reply to Re: remeron works, but are there any other options?, posted by cole on October 12, 2000, at 14:06:29
> greg, thanks for replying quickly!
> i am a 24 y/o female. i got depressed right about when my hormones got screwy (12-13?)my depression is unipolar, atypical. i sleep more (want to spend my life in bed) eat more but irregularly, self mutilate (usually picking on cuticles, chewing at lips, and cutting). my depression definitely worsens in the winter, but is present year round. i recently bought a light box for the SAD component. i get suicidal, have attempted probably 5 times, hospitalized 2x. i haven't attempted in the past 6 yrs, no hospitalizations since either, although i still get the urge. i am somewhat of a perfectionist, but when i'm not depressed it doesn't cause problems. i think that norepinephrine plays a strong role, as i have never really felt "right" with other meds. remeron makes me feel totally normal mentally, but it wreaks havoc on the rest of my body. if you have any ideas, i'd love to hear them. i am also going to go to a natural health clinic to see if this can be taken care of w/ herbs or supplements. thanks,
> coleCole, you might want to try sam-e--starting it with the remeron and if it helps, then tapering off the remeron. Its a great natural antidepressant if it works for you. Actually, I tried it and it didn't work for me, but the psychiatrist who wrote the book STOP DEPRESSION NOW, uses it a lot in his practise and says it has about a 70% rate. You can look through the archives of PB and also theres a sam-e board at http://www.delphi.com. People are on doses between 400 and 1600. Anyway, you might want to give it a try, but I would maybe cut down on the remeron and add it, rather than go off the remeron since it is working for you. I wouldn't want you to crash.
Just an idea, Shellie
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