Posted by sonic_gb on November 26, 2007, at 9:58:27
Hello All,
I have my first appointment with a psychiatrist next week. I am in the middle of a worsening period of major depression and anxiety that isn't responding to any drugs tried so far. I have had multiple treatment failures with various AD's. I have tried at least 5 different SSRI's, nefazodone, Effexor, Remeron, Wellbutrin SR, and Moclobemide. Out of all of those Moclobemide (a reversible MAOAI) worked best, but pooped out after three short great weeks. I would like to ask to be put on "real" MAOI, either Parnate or Nardil, since I had a good experience previously on a mini-MAOI. Apparently neither MAOI is really prescribed in my country except in extreme cases.
How should I present my case? Is there anything else that I should be considering at this point? This may be my only chance to see the psychiatrist, since there is a big shortage here, and they are "rationed" by the province.
Please help me prepare, I really need to feel better.
Thanks,
Sonic
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