Posted by Donna Louise on June 2, 2006, at 22:06:46
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin vs. EMSAM, posted by jealibeanz on June 2, 2006, at 8:26:41
> I know the theory is that depressed people don't have enough of certain neurotransmitters. Obviously this isn't measurable and what is sufficient for some people isn't enough for others. So, in theory, even if someone who is producing normal levels of chemical in their brain, but are depressed, does this mean they are one of the outliers who require higher levels than most people?
>.reuptake inhibition vs. deamination that this fact into account?
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> I still question whether to address the depression. I don't want to get the reaction that I've tried drugs which didn't work or weren't tolerable, so that means that I'm either not clinically depressed or have no hope for medication, so I should stop the drug seeking. I need to make an appointment to get Straterra and Xanax refills, but I'm so ashamed and hopeless about the chronic (not terrible at this point) depression that I might not even bother, and just stop all medications (and comfort, ease, school, and work)I am sorry, I don't know how to answer your questions. I mean, I don't know the answers. But before you give up, I hope you have a good psychiatrist in your area. You don't mention having seen one of those. I would not trust any other type of dr. or PA to diagnose or treat a mental illness. Not that all psychiatrists can do that either, I am very lucky to have a good one that works with me and treats me like a team member in this quest for stable mental health. I hope you can get to one like mine for a proper diagnosis and hopefully a medication that will ease your symptoms.
donna
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