Posted by allisonm on September 5, 2001, at 21:03:35
In reply to Allison -- RYN, posted by Elzabeth on September 4, 2001, at 21:16:12
> Regarding you note ... What is Chronic Refractory Depression?It's a fancy term that means I've had depression for a very long time (chronic) and it is resistant to treatment (refractory). My pdoc says it may be refractory in part because the depression was only diagnosed 3 years or so ago. Might have had better luck with meds if it had been diagnosed much earlier.
My pdoc and I decided to up the Serzone to 200mg at night and keep it at 150mg in the am. Keeping the WB at 150mg, morning and nite. It seems WB is the only constant, but is not enough on its own. I have noticed the forgetfulness I suspect is from the Serzone. I particularly have trouble coming up with words. Pdoc thought either upping the dose to see if we break through this stuff, or reducing it would be viable ideas. I chose to up it because I continue to feel flat.
Who knows. I hate waiting so long for answers.
I empathize with you. Hang in there!
Allisonm
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