Posted by Donna Louise on June 20, 2006, at 13:00:14
In reply to Re: Are Family Doctors prescribing EMSAM?, posted by jealibeanz on June 19, 2006, at 20:49:24
> Well, actually I was hoping he may have this idea on trying EMSAM on his own, since it's the newest antidepressant to be released. Apparently it may not be terribly attractibe to doctors?
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> I do think it could possibly help. I'm mood reactive... happy when around happy people and encouraged by others. The second I'm by myself (like even stepping away into the bathroom!) I want to cry. I'm afraid to mention the crying part though, because that may suggest serotonin deficits, right? I don't think I cry because of that. I cry because I know I am unhappy and let my guard down when alone.The crying thing just means you are sad or grief stricken or depressed. EMSAM effects all the monoamines, seratonin, norepinephrine, dopamine. So it is not a negative to let him know how you are feeling. On the contrary, it may indicate to him your need for an intervention. If you don't want to take an sri or have had bad experiences with them, just tell him that. And tell him you want to try EMSAM. Nothing to fear here. And there is nothing about "acting" like you know something when you do know something. That is not acting. A good dr. is not put off by an informed patient.
I wish you the best of luck and courage, you can take care of yourself!donna
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