Posted by Bob on August 5, 2006, at 16:54:21
In reply to Re: What stage of treatment-resistance are you?, posted by Jost on August 5, 2006, at 12:32:47
I'd classifiy myself as a stage 5+. I've failed countless trials of SSRIs, and all kinds of augmenting strategies with them. I took Anafranil, which was a quite unpleasant experience, and have also taken Depakote, Lamictal, along with many other anticonvulsants, including Topomax - which almost killed me. I've also tried ECT, which turned out to be an unmitigated disaster. The only thing from the "stages" I haven't tried is an MAOI, but not for lack of wanting. I don't think I could get through the washout period, and if the med turned out to be no good (an excellent chance) I don't think I could make it through the second washout. Coming on and off meds as become so difficult for me that it is almost impossible.
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