Posted by Maximus on October 6, 2004, at 7:31:37
In reply to 3:00 AM zero sleep., posted by linkadge on October 6, 2004, at 2:28:03
> I don't know what to do.
> Don't know if its mania or serotonin syndrome.
> The lorazepam really calmed me down though.Neither! It is more likely intense anxiety and/or a nasty panic attack.
> Perhaps I should go to the hospital.
May be just to reassure you, yes it worths it!
You're younger than me. And i've had the same symptoms at your age. If i were you i would avoid at all cost all norepinephrine based medications.
- Valproate and Tegretol made me very depressed and zombified.
- TCAs were really bad too. Anxiety, irritability, anger burst, etc.
What helped me:
- SSRIs/SNRIs -> Paxil, Celexa and Effexor were/are really good. The others are way too much stimulating, but i didn't try Lexapro and Cymbalta. Moderate dose is prefered.
- Lithium -> almost essential. Therapeutic level is prefered: 0.6 to 0.8 mml.
- Atypical APs: low dose only. Moderate to high dose = blunt emotions and dead of our thoughts.
- Rivotril is your friend. Take it on a daily basis. A godsend in crisis periods.
- Lamictal. Not yet for you.
I gave you some clues. Now you may write it down on a paper and beg to see your pdoc asap.Good luck!
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