Posted by HappyGirl on December 23, 2003, at 21:49:21
In reply to Re: Help! I'm scared., posted by Camille Dumont on December 23, 2003, at 5:40:11
Hi Camille:
>>>> It seems to be a kind of controversial topic among physicians. Adding anti-psy meds to anti-depressants when they aren't working enough and when the depression has psychotic manifestations.<<<
In my knowledge, among physicians, especially pdocs, there is some competition(I cannot find a nicer word for this, ...), it's hard to say whether another doc. friend has more knowledge than the first doc. The most important thing for you is now a 'HELP' for your condition. Otherwise, you might get just discouraging comment, even suspicion on regard to pdoc. Then, if I were you, I do not contact/talk another doc. friend unless I feel she could help me.>>> it she starts at 1.25mg ... especially since I'm sort of smalle (5 feet and 105 pounds) ... and it really doesn't take much in terms of drugs to get an effect.<<<
The size seems not judgmentment in regard to 'dosage.' Here, in USA, a reputable magazine, 'Time,' ... even 8 years' old boy, taking 5 mg. Zyprexa. Dosage seems go on 'symptoms,' rather the 'size.' Because, this boy seems a kid his age, ... not bigger than other kids in the class.>>> the downside of not taking anything at night is yet again a sleepless night. So I'm off to go grab my Effexor. <<<
This med. Effexor is, I believe that a sort one of SSRIs, or very close to it, ... Since you can take this med. that is nether potent nor milder
, you may be tolerable to other similar med., just for 'good-nite sleep.' Sleeplessess is one of depression-symptoms, as we know. One med. 'Dysrel(sp)/Trazodone' is certainly good for sleep. This med. is a softer anti-dep., but works for 'milder form of Anxiety,' as well.
There are many, many different psycho-meds., but finding the right med. combo is truly hard. First of all, it's time-consuming. However, when a bright and shinning light is at the end, it's well worth for us to fight.
Try to be as positive and cheerful as possible,... the 5th of Jan. is very interesting day! H.G.
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