Posted by Katz on February 5, 2001, at 16:25:46
In reply to Why did you stop taking Ritalin, Kathy?, posted by PhoenixGirl on February 5, 2001, at 15:18:40
Hi PG,
I'm sorry to hear that you have suffered so long and so much. I'm happy that you are still here! You are obviously a kind and loving person willing to extend your hand to help fellow suffers. Your imput is valuable and very much appreciated. You are so young, yet so wise. Your whole life is infront of you. I hope you will find the happiness you deserve. If you don't mind my asking, what meds are you currently having success with?
Back to your question. If it were up to me, I would still be on Ritilin. I cannot find a doc in my area to prescribe it for me. Personally, I think it is a crime. Several years ago I was seeing a doc three states away who prescribed the Ritilin for me. The expense of traveling so far (gas, food, motel, etc.) became prohibitive. The doctor required that I make the journey once a month. I just couldn't do it.
Wishing you continued success,
Kathy
Hi Kathy,
>
> I understand the hell that you're going through. I've tried many meds with only partial success with any of them. But don't give up! I'm 23, and have had serious depression and social phobia since age 12. When I was 17 I tried to kill myself, but I'm glad I didn't give up because I've made progress since then.
> In your post, you said that methylphenidate helped you, and that after 6 months you hadn't developed tolerance. Why did you go off of it? Maybe you should go back on it because you are obviously suffering considerably. Hang in there, you're not the only one.
>
> PG
>
> Hi Kathy:
> > I can certainly relate to your situation.I wish I could help but unfortunately I am no expert in pharmacology like Andrew.
> > Please hang in there! I've suffered from depression and social phobia for 10 years. I, too, drank excessive amounts to medicate only to become an alcoholic.
> > Believe me, i know there is medication out there to help you.
> > I finally begged my Doctor to let me try Mirapex along with a low dose of risperdal and it has been my success story. Risperdal alone used to do the trick but it sort of pooped out on me. Then I added Mirapex and I can honestly say my life is a lot better. I, too, used to spend a lot of time in bed. I used to sleep a lot, that was my way of escaping esp. after i quit drinking.
> >
> > Maybe, you can try adding the Bromo. or Requip to Reboxetine.
> >
> > For me personally, I have to take Risperdal and Mirapex together to get the desired effect. I went 10 days without risperdal and got severely depressed. Same with Mirapex.
> >
> > I wish I could help more.
> >
> > All the best and keep posting.
> >
> > Nat
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