Posted by bleauberry on February 20, 2010, at 17:47:40
In reply to Re: Savella, Cymbalta, posted by mommyron on February 20, 2010, at 11:14:47
Sure, I'm always happy to share whatever I can for whatever it's worth.
I don't put much faith in a diagnosis, because it is basically just a word given for a cluster of symptoms that could actually be a different diagnosis. And there is overlap from one to another. No clear boundaries. Given 10 doctors, they might all have a different diagnosis for you. It is too subjective for my liking, though I admit it at least points us in a starting direction.
My top symptoms are anhedonia, chronic fatigue, lack of zest, rejection sensitivity, abandonment sensitivity.
I have responded best to:
Prozac + zyprexa + adrafinil
Savella
AmisulprideGoing forward, I think the low dose SNRI plus low dose antipsychotic route looks the most promising, or Amisulpride monotherapy could do it. The most amazing meds I've ever encountered were Savella or Amisulpride.
For the rejection stuff, I think a very low dose of an antipsychotic almost has to be in the mix. Unless it is an ssri that is totally numbing all emotions, I don't think an antidepressant alone will target the rejection stuff.
My general observations anyway. Anything is possible.
> Dear Bleauberry, thank you for the very helpful information. May I ask what your diagnosis is, if you are comfortable sharing? I know we all have such unique biochems, but if the diagnosis is similar I have more hope in the med having similar effects. I have a weird/soft kind of bi-polar 2 and borderline traits, mostly huge rejection triggers.
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