Posted by gardenergirl on April 5, 2004, at 21:40:17
In reply to Re: MAOI'S /ECT/ ATYPICAL DEP.Please read (kinda long) » snapper, posted by jay on April 5, 2004, at 20:45:28
Snapper,
It sounds like you have been through the wringer and then some. I'm glad your living situation is better now. I can understand your concerns about meds and SE's, but I wonder specifically what your concerns about Nardil are? I take 45mg of Nardil, and my SE's have all but gone away. I no longer have anorgasmia, urinary retention, constipation, myoclonic jerks, or staggering gait (as Mattdds called, "the Nardil shuffle"). The only SE's that remain are hypereflexia, which means I sometimes get the knee-jerk response really hard just by tapping my thigh or setting something in my lap, and also a craving for sweets, which has led to a 20 pound weight gain.These SE's I can definitely live with! Even the others were tolerable in trade for treating my atypical depression. I am glad though that most have finally disappeared.
Also, there is evidence to suggest that psychotherapy in conjunction with medication can be very effective with anxiety and mood disorders. Have you had much luck or experience with psychotherapy?
Just some thoughts...
gg
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