Posted by jedi on May 8, 2009, at 2:34:28
In reply to Best meds for social anxiety (plus depression)?, posted by AdamCanada2 on May 7, 2009, at 1:08:16
Adam,
I think you have already seen my opinion on this. For social anxiety with atypical depression the only combo that worked for me was Nardil + clonazepam. I believe Nardil is the gold standard for treating atypical depression. When combined with clonazepam(they both affect GABA), it is also unbeatable for social anxiety. I believe that Nardil should be 2nd tier for treatment of atypical depression. Not the last resort, which is the role that it often plays.Is your depression atypical?
"The DSM-IV-TR, a widely used manual for diagnosing mental disorders, defines Atypical Depression as a subtype of depression or dysthymia, characterized by Atypical Features:
A. Mood reactivity (i.e., mood brightens in response to actual or potential positive events)
B. At least two of the following:
1. Significant weight gain or increase in appetite ("comfort eating")
2. Hypersomnia (sleeping too much, as opposed to the insomnia present in melancholic depression)
3. Leaden paralysis (i.e., heavy, leaden feelings in arms or legs)
4. Long-standing pattern of interpersonal rejection sensitivity (not limited to episodes of mood disturbance) that results in significant social or occupational impairment
C. Criteria are not met for Melancholic Depression or Catatonic Depression during the same episode. " Source: Wikipedia
Best of Luck,
Jedi
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