Posted by JadeKelly on March 18, 2009, at 17:28:57
In reply to Re: I want to switch from nortriptyline to desipramine » JadeKelly, posted by SLS on March 17, 2009, at 20:33:20
Hey Scott,
You okay? Not like you to not answer a plea for help, lol. I think crisis has been diverted. He says he'll go to hospital today, his ride is on the way. I think I sufficiently scared him into it. Da*n kids adding this and that to MAOI's! But we wouldn't know anything about that.
So, I do have a couple questions:
> > How long after he offered to raise to 350, did you counter with, how about 400? 1-2 secs max?
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> LOLI'm betting that you actually DID laugh out loud at that. Probably because its exactly what you did. I bet you play a mean game of poker.
So I'm wondering why we haven't heard from you yet. I think you're probably feeling okay, but if not, remember new dose will take some time, AND, if "loading dose" has worn off and 350 isn't enough, you'll just have to find a way to get back up to 400. Point being, you have felt enough response, however transient, it seems its just a matter now of time and dose, right? Well I wont say anymore on that for now, you could be outside doing cartwheels for all I know, lol.
> By the way, I am SO happy for you! I'll throw a few prayers around that your remission should be a permanent one.
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> - ScottYour gonna throw the prayers around? I get on my hands and knees and thank my higher power for my remission and (uncharacteristically) beg for duration and continued wellness. That was hell. Its hard, isnt it. Remember I had those ten days and we debated about was that remission? When that ended, and I couldn't get it back I was so discouraged. And to find out it was the simple addition of a 5mg tab of ritalin. Crazy.
I'm sure you do this at times like these, but when I wake up and take my meds, and maybe I'm just tired that day, there is still that whisper "is today the day it will stop working? OMG is it working? Am I going down hill? Jeez. I'm learning that I'm great the next day and it wasn't like I was euphoric every day before depression. Happy most of the time? Yes. Normal ups and downs? yes. Even responders can be in a sh*tty mood sometimes. Sorry for the extreme running of the mouth. Well, its 6pm, usually you would have posted by now. Remember our deal! 1-10? It'll just take you a second, if thats all you have. Okay, I can see its story time, but its gonna get ugly with the stories if you don't post today!
Btw- remember my remission is your remission. For now. There were a few key parts to my puzzle. I certainly put in my dues.(I also know what happens when you hang out with people smarter than you ;-) With out your advice it is not only possible, it is likely I would still be in misery. Which causes my kids pain, and on and on and on. You leave quite a wake in your path Scott....remember that while you wait for your remission to return. And when it does, we'll both celebrate.
~Jade
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