Posted by Ines on March 4, 2007, at 17:29:32
In reply to Re: Atypical depression » Ines, posted by laima on March 4, 2007, at 8:54:01
Hi Laima,
Thanks for that awesome message-really helpful. I knew a bit about selegiline- I asked doc for a trial but didn't get it- but not that much. I'm gonna check the articles out properly. I'm on reboxetine at the mo, not working all that well but I'm giving it a proper chance. If this doesn't work I'm going to really push for the selegiline/ DLPA combo. Like Meri suggested, I'll try and go in armed with papers and knowledge. GP is keen on having me try paroxetine or venlafaxine but dismisses seleginline or wellbutrin! I don't get it, but perhaps he's got access to secret research we don't
know about ;-)I've read about the amphetamine / d-phenylalanine connection somewhere. I think the end product in the brain is the same and it's possible that atypical dps don't produce a lot of it. PEA I think? I'll see if I can dig that out.
Meri, thanks for advice on how to prep for meeting with GP/ pdoc. It really got me thinking and I'll definitely try that for next time. Show you know what you're talking about and the risks involved. We were talking about meds I've tried- not much at all. An SSRI, St John's Wort and mirtazapine- no luck with any. So I guess I've got loads of options still.
I'm glad I found this board- it really helps to feel you are not isolated...
BTW Laima, dark chocolate features heavily on my menu ! :-)
Cheers I.
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