Posted by spike4848 on February 14, 2002, at 18:42:41
In reply to Re: Which antidepressant is right for you? » torenada, posted by Elizabeth on February 14, 2002, at 16:01:49
Very well said Elizabeth. Antidepressants probable work through some other mechanism than norepinephrine, dopamine or serotonin. It probably has nothing to do with neurotransmiters ... maybe the second messanger system, maybe stopping apoptosis or maybe altering mRNA transcription. But I know my brain is alot different from a rat neuron in a test tube, where much of this data comes from.
I personally feel that cluster of symptoms may predict which med will work for an individual. If I have a person with panic attacks and social avoidance, a benzo will probably work. When I read peoples stories, and they have a cluster of symptoms similar to mine own, usually I find I respond to the same drugs as that individual. So I think it is very helpful to inquire about what med a person maybe taking. I alway say, let someone else take the long road .... learn from others sucesses and failures.
Come to think it, I wanted to ask Mitch/Ritch his meds .... I think we have common symptoms.
Spike
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