Posted by peridown on January 11, 2006, at 17:01:13
In reply to Re: Feel great when you QUIT an SSRI?, posted by linkadge on January 8, 2006, at 8:15:45
> Yes I have experienced the same thing many times. The effect has been noted with TCA's too.
I have just gone off of Lexapro also, in preparation of taking an MAOI, and today, for the first time in ages, am feeling less depressed! I just found this site's boards (I had found Dr. Bob's archives, which were very helpful) and have been looking at MAOI info -- when I suddenly realized I was feeling better, looked for lexapro and withdrawal & found this!
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> One theory is that taking an SSRI for too long supresses dopaminergic neurotransmission, and that there is kind of a rebound when the drug is discontinued.This sounds especially applicable to me, as it seems it is the dopamine elevating (I don't know the correct lingo) which seems to help me the most, ergo the MAOI suggestion -- a kindof last resort at this point... but now I'm wondering if I should start the new medication.
On the other hand...
It sounds like the feelings don't last long, from what people are saying. Darn.
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> Antidepressants can oftentimes create chemical imballences, without you being aware.I'll keep that in mind.
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> LinkadgeThanx all.
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