Posted by SLS on August 9, 2004, at 7:00:16
In reply to Re: HOW ABOUT ?, posted by crazychickuk on August 9, 2004, at 6:12:07
> i dont want to take anything else to be honest..... i might start effexor again in a few mnths see how i get on.. i will discuss the matter with my doctor about 10mg of inderal.. to staart with, then if i feel depressed i MIGHT start effexor again... see how i feel
You gotta do what you gotta do. I know you need to find out for yourself whether you really need meds or not. I don't blame you. You are still so young. It might be easier to decide what to do if you start off being clear with yourself what you demand from treatment. How do you want to feel and function? Is what you are doing now accomplishing the goal? How long are you willing to test any one treatment before moving on to the next one? What side effects should you reasonable expect to experience with each treatment? Is the goal worth the compromise? What treatment alternatives are available to try next? Should I go back to something that I have already tried? Etc.Perhaps you should keep a mood/anxiety log to see how you respond to the different treatment strategies you explore in the future. Be aware that Inderal (propranalol), a beta-blocker, has been suspected to produce depression as a side effect. Although there has been debate on this issue over the years, my inclination is to believe that it can. You won't know until you try.
Good luck!
- Scott
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