Posted by stargazer2 on September 3, 2009, at 20:49:24
In reply to Re: Parnate + Adderall. How long for any results? » stargazer2, posted by Girlnterrupted78 on September 2, 2009, at 23:23:25
Yea, I'm still on Nardil...can't ever mess with something that is working to restore a life once lost. Yes, I have gained but I don't care too much anymore as with age comes less focus on my appearance and although I gained, I haven't gotten any more rotund. Rotund is not the right descriptor, but you know what I mean. I stabalized about 10 # over my starting weight and that is acceptable to me for an improvement in my overall mental health. I had gotten to the point where I was desparate and Nardil has given me some of my life back. It is not the life I have had when I have felt really well on any number of meds and combinations of meds, but it has allowed me to return to a productive work life and that had escaped me for over a year. Chasing the perfect combination of meds is not my goal anymore because I am realistic about how much one's life is affected by depression (or other conditions) and how much is the result of genetics and upbringing, both of which have affected me greatly. Just like physical health, we will not all have perfect personalities and life experiences, but being able to function and coexist with others in a so-called "normal" world is a good trade-off. Sure I face challenges and bad days, but I am resilient again and don't take things so personally right now.
We may not all be what we want to be but worse than that is being nonfunctional and living a "life" that has no purpose. That was the place I was at before Nardil. So I am happy, but obviously, there is always the thought that I should feel better. For right now, most days I am thankful I can get up everyday, go to work, and enjoy things more than I was doing before Nardil.
I tried Parnate many years ago with absolutely no effect, so that was my experience with it. Good luck to your ongoing trials, I know doing these things takes an unbelievable amount of sacrafice and effort.
We'll "talk" again.
SG2
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