Posted by stargazer on January 13, 2007, at 23:57:09
In reply to Re: Is ECT all that is left? » Karen44, posted by blueberry1 on January 13, 2007, at 21:26:17
Karen...I agree with blueberry to try a stimulant. I had luck when I took Wellbutrin, Celexa and Adderall together, only noting improvement with the addition of Adderall.
Currently on Emsam 6 mg x 2 mos with initial energy, but then diminishing over past few weeks. Now with addition of stimulant, my depression has improved in terms of energy and positive thinking.
And I know if I didn't go to my pdoc with this suggestion, he would have just increased the Emsam to 9 mg, which in my mind would make me feel better in the short term but I felt I had unresolved ADD symptoms and needed a stimulant, like when I had success with Adderall.
I think when I was on Adderall, my pdoc didn't really know if it was doing anything and he suggested something else. It was only after stopping the Adderall, I knew it was doing something. I can remember saying to him that I felt the depression wascasued by ADD, he disagreed with me. So we started a whole round of new meds including Lamictal, Marplan, Seroquel and Cymbalta, followed by Emsam.
I really think the stimulants are the missing piece in many treatment plans, at least in mine and possibly yours. You have nothing to lose by trying something different, especially since many of us here are now having success with stimulants. Adderall seems to be one of the better ones. That would be my suggestion for you to try.
Good luck Karen...Stargazer
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