Posted by Elizabeth on July 7, 2001, at 21:28:47
In reply to Re: Long-term effects of Ecstasy » Elizabeth, posted by sweetmarie on July 7, 2001, at 6:15:28
> I guess that 5 years of being unwell with seemingly no cause, and no `typical` symptoms (she`s been variously diagnosed as having `atypical depression`, `borderline personality disorder`, and just severe anxiety), it seems likely that the illness is drug-related. >
"Atypical depression" means something specific (it doesn't just mean that she has depression with an atypical presentation). It isn't generally drug-induced. I think (based on what you've said) that, although it's possible that the ecstasy had something to do with her illness, it's unlikely.
> I`ll certainly suggest other MAOIs to her. She`s been on Lithium for about 6 months now, firstly as an augmentation of the Nardil, and currently as an augmentation of Venlafaxine. She started a course of ECT, but was summarily discharged from hospital after 3 sessions as a result of `inappropriate behaviour` (she was very distressed and quite aggressive, which I personally think should have been dealt with during her stay, but ...).
Sometimes aggression can result from antidepressant withdrawal. Just a thought.
ECT isn't generally indicated for atypical depression or borderline personality, BTW.
-elizabeth
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