Posted by BrittPark on January 12, 2003, at 13:05:43
In reply to Does this sound rational?, posted by denise528 on January 12, 2003, at 12:04:15
Sorry you're having a bad time. Here are a few thoughts that I hope might help.
Have you tried TCAs or MAOIs? I've never taken MAOIs but I have been taking imipramine for 20 years and it has continued to work, with the exception of a good many breakthrough episodes of major depression.I'm taking zyprexa now myself. I think your concerns about long term use of zyprexa are valid. There is the possibility of movement disorders, though zyprexa is, iirc, least likely to do this. So, I think you have plenty of time to find the right solution, before you need really worry.
I don't think it's unreasonable to be considering ECT. I've never had it done, but my understanding is that it is inconvenient but quite safe and measurably more effective that ADs. I don't know if ECT helps SSRIs to work again.
I hope this has been some help.
Feel Better,
Britt
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