Posted by ricker on May 21, 2009, at 13:59:07
In reply to Re: Breaking through the wall. » ricker, posted by SLS on May 21, 2009, at 6:04:21
Hi Scott, you must feel a bit overwhelmed having to reply to so many posts! Just goes to show how appreciated you are here, It tugs at me that you have helped so many throughout your own personal struggles, I believe what goes around, comes around, so your turn should be coming shortly. :-)
Is it fair to say that in your earlier years, anxiety/social phobia was the predominant symptom?
Did you find as you aged, the classic depression symptoms took hold with more intensity?
That's how my pattern seemed to develop, as my depression worsened, strangely my anxiety lessened to a degree, although I feel the anxiety has manifested into what is referred to as BP2.I've also noticed that your cocktail includes meds geared towards stimulating NE, Nortriptyline, Abilify?
Do you think they would have been to stimulating /anxiety provoking in the earlier years of your depression?As mentioned, maybe there is something in you that requires a regime that involves rotating drug therapy? Something with a subtle, gradual change that would prevent relapse. I like the idea of alternating maoi's, frequency would be the key question as to success.
So maybe you are very close? Maybe it's a matter of how your cocktail is administered, rather than looking to pile on, or swap out additional medication, other than a second maoi?
If anyone can figure out a successful cocktail, I'd bet it would be you. Your wisdom and, most importantly, strength and determination will see to that!
Please remain optimistic Scott, each day brings new hope.
Take care, Rick
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