Posted by Ilene on August 5, 2004, at 13:56:30
In reply to Re: MAOI poop-out?, posted by gardenergirl on August 5, 2004, at 9:00:55
> > Yes, I saw one of your posts over on psychology. How are you tolerating the increased dosage? Any positive effects yet?
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> Well, I started the 75mg on Tuesday and today I woke up feeling pretty good. I actually made pancakes for breakfast! I hope I can carry that good mood and motivation into working on my school stuff. The only side effect I notice so far is the carb craving coming back full strength...hence the pancakes. :) Although the thyroid mess going on described in another thread may have messed up my cycle and I could also be PMSing early. We'll see, I suppose.
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For a while I worked hard on staying away from starches. I ate more protein, veggies, and fruit, and I actually lost weight. It's just so much easier to reach for that box of cereal in the morning, though. I think the small dose of Zyprexa I'm taking has put on a few pounds, but it's worth it not to be anxious all the time.> Yeah, my mom grew up with an alcoholic father, too, although he got sober in her lifetime (still waiting on mine). And I really don't think she has any idea how narcissistic she can be.
> >Of course not.
> This makes sense, although I wonder if the AD's can counter a susceptiblity to depression or if they just work on the effects. Kind of like the diasthesis-stress model. If you have the susceptibility, as I know I do, then stress can activate it. AD's must mitigate this some, but from my recent experience, it doesn't seem like it does completely. But just theorizing here.
> >ADs obviously don't "cure" depression. I know I will never stop taking them. I wouldn't be surprised if in a few years genetic and other studies show that there is more than one kind of depressive disease. I'm very much on the side of nature in any nature vs. nurture controversy (oversimplifying again). In my case the depression is very powerful.
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> Here's hoping you get settled in very soon. It sounds like you will be getting expert care!
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I'm nervous about seeing a new pdoc, esp. a resident.Good luck on your thyroid treatment.
I.
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