Posted by tealady on February 23, 2004, at 1:38:24
In reply to Re: Depersonalization/Derealization, posted by SJ on February 22, 2004, at 13:38:24
> I'm going to call her pdoc first thing on Monday to discuss weaning her off Lexapro. I'm not sure what the next step will be, but I think this is a good place to begin.
I'm so glad to hear that.
Yes, I think weaning her off is the first step..then see how she feels..better or worse...and take it from there I guess.
I used to trial drugs for 3 months to 6 months but never found any to help among the SSRI's..but people do find something that suits them, although not always on the first try.
I note that most here don't give them that long with negative reactions, which makes sense.Mine was partly thyroid problems..which was why I was having breathing difficulties at the bottom of my throat I guess..only it wasn't picked up.
I think an ultrasound can possibly show it..only my doc didn't know that the growth can be all internal. Worth considering anyway, as it can't hurt.The anxiety is still there unfortunately, but the depression is not so bad. (although I do take St john's wort at prsent)
Just an idea, but I found that the amino acid l-tyrosine helped pull me out of the DR/DP after over 10 years of it..and I've heard others are helped by this too. I take about 375mg on an empty stomach at least 30minutes before breakfast and he other 125mg before lunch..
I get it in capsules 500mg powder(I just tip the powder onto my tongue, take larger part before brekkie, and remainder before lunch.
I buy it from Thorne Research, in the US... It is something that cannot hurt to try...I know some people who have their 6 to 9 year old children successfully on it for ADD for a couple of years so far...and its working. Also fish oil capsules may help..
I don't know if you have tried (or considered)the more natural alternative route or not...which would include dietary changes ..like cutting down(or trying to eliminate) food additives..like sulphates(as in preservatives or even some breads), nitrites..as in bacon, corn beef or "pink" meats
artificial sweetner, artifical colors,..actually artificial anything..just meat, veges, fruit and natural stuff.
This made a big difference in my kids.Best wishes. I hope you find something soon
Jan
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