Posted by jedi on August 6, 2006, at 15:07:38
In reply to Another Failed Med. Cocktail.....Help..Suggestions, posted by invisibleman15010 on August 5, 2006, at 13:20:02
> Hi Group,
> It has been a few months since I have posted. I hope everyone has had more luck with treatment and meds. than I have. I have been struggling with severe depression for about 7 years and severe socail anxiety for my whole adult life.
...Hi,
If your depression is atypical, then your history of illness sounds very close to mine. I have been on over 35 different combinations of medications; the only thing that has worked for me is the MAOI Nardil combined with clonazepam. I too have suffered from social anxiety since I was in my late teens. Dysthymia has been a constant companion my entire adult life, though I was able to function at a high level until the first major depression hit about ten years ago. The only thing that has brought me out of at least four major depressions is Nardil. Everytime I have been off of the drug for any length of time, the depression has returned. As far as I'm concerned Nardil with clonazepam is the "Bomb" when it comes to atypical depression and social anxiety. For some of us it is the only medication that works. Yes, it is probably a little more dangerous than the newer meds; but not nearly so dangerous as major depression. Just my opinion.
Good Luck,
Jedi
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