Posted by Denise1966 on July 4, 2005, at 5:49:15
In reply to Re: What all medications have you taken Denise ?? » Denise1966, posted by SLS on July 2, 2005, at 13:17:04
Hi Scott (SLS)
Ok, well maybe my little list looks a bit pathetic when compared to yours :-) but I'm not sure I want to spend another 5 or 10 years going through all the different possibilities and combinations of possibilities. I've seen your recent thread where you say that trileptal seems to be pooping out on you.
Thanks for you're response though, I've answered you're questions below.
I'm 39 years of age, my biological clock is at 5 to midnight and I might want to have babies someday, there is no way I would be prepared to have them now. also I'm tired of feeling like my life is wasting away, so think I might just go with ECT, if I don't try then I'll never know. I'm sure I remember you saying you had ECT and it didn't work, what type did you have and was it really that bad?
What is your current diagnosis? Depression Unipolar
Is there any history of bipolar disorder in your family? No
Describe your depression as best you can.
OK, well when it first started again about 4 years ago first thing I noticed was extreme lack of motivation, loss of interest, problems with concentration, general vague back and Neck pains (which is always a big characteristic with me), flying off the handle at work at the least little thing, feeling cold all the time, suicidal ideations, very agitaged at time although also apathetic. Loss of appetite, sleep ok though but bad dreams.
At what age did you experience your first episode? 17
How long has the current episode lasted? 4 years, 2 years ago though felt an improvement after trying Nardil then stopping and then going on 40mg of Seroxat.
Has there ever been any rapid-cycling? No
Have you ever demonstrating hypomania? No
Which drugs helped the most? In the past any SSRI or Tricyclic seemed to work, now nothing really, Seroxat a little but not enough and Zyprexa helps with the anxiety and sometimes with the motivation.
Which drugs made your depression worse? All of them initially over the last 4 years. Apart from Lamictal and Lithium, rTMS which had no affect at all. Couldn't even tell I was taking anything on them.
What is your shoe size? :-) 5.5, I've also got my profile and pic on remedyfind.com under Denise1904 as I gave my feedback on there on rTMS. Incase you need any further details.
Also, I thought you were going to give mifepristone a trial, what happened to that idea?
Denise
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