Posted by Elizabeth on July 26, 2001, at 22:05:44
In reply to Re: I'll hold your hand if you'll hold mine » Elizabeth, posted by shelliR on July 23, 2001, at 19:16:11
> Hi Elizabeth
Hi there.
> > It's called "intellectual laziness."
>
> Actually, I think it has more to do with close-mindedness re opitates. She was not usually that way; in fact on somethings, she was eager to see what was written.I'd categorise closed-mindedness under "intellectual laziness."
> You wrote to Lorraine that the despamine was going pretty well.
Yes. I'm pleasantly surprised.
> What is your dosage goal ?
300 mg/day (which I reached a couple days ago).
> Does doing "pretty well" mean you are feeling some benefit, or tolerating side effects?
The former: it seems to be working about as well as Parnate, and there could be further improvement. The side effects are noticeable at this dose (mainly dry mouth), but tolerable. It doesn't seem to work so great for panic, so I've been taking clonazepam (4 mg/day) too.
> I started estrogen today and I am euphoric ( < g >, just felt like using the word). No, but actually I have really bad PMS and now I wonder if I should have waited until I got my period to start the estrogen. Like I don't want to throw things off so the PMS lasts longer than usual. Oh well, too late.
FWIW, when I tried taking the pill last year, my depression returned (while I was taking Parnate and lithium), and when I discontinued the BCP, I rapidly returned to normal. Hormones aren't for everybody.
> BTW, there's a message to you from me yesterday, re Shappard Pratt, MPD, etc.
Ahh. I should check my mail, then! (I took an exhausting road trip Tuesday and have been feeling very wiped since then.)
-elizabeth
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