Posted by Jedi on September 28, 2007, at 12:16:59
In reply to Re: Back on Nardil » Jedi, posted by blueboy on September 28, 2007, at 10:37:58
> On the other hand, I have to say, Nardil does seem to affect me (subjectively) like speed. I haven't taken a lot in my life, but I did take a little decades ago.Blueboy,
How long have you been back on Nardil? When I first started the medication, many years ago, I would get a hypomania feeling - similar to amphetamine type drugs. For me, this feeling, only lasted a few weeks and then I settled back down into just a less depressed and less anxious state. Many people will interpret this initial euphoria on Nardil as the true antidepressant response, but it is just a side effect. I must admit, that after many years of depression and dysthymia, that this euphoria felt very good. If this is what is what is going on with you, be careful with it. You can feel very omnipotent, spend money where you shouldn't, take chances you shouldn't, etc. This feeling should pass, don't interpret it as poop-out. Some doctors will try to have you quit Nardil because of this euphoria or hypomania. I would stick with it. It will pass. Some people have been on Nardil for 30+ years. It is the only medication that has worked for my treatment resistant atypical depression and dysthymia(double depression) plus social anxiety.
Be Well,
Jedi
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