Posted by vaisforlovers on May 23, 2010, at 18:10:25
In reply to Re: Best meds for ADD/Depression/Vais » chujoe, posted by floatingbridge on May 23, 2010, at 14:54:31
To SG2 - I am so sorry your depression is back in full swing. I had to go off Nardil for 2 weeks due to surgery. They were the worse weeks of my life since being on the one drug that had helped me. In hindsight, I never should have gone off it and since I am a nurse, I know there wouldn't have been any repercussions such as hypertension during the surgery. Hindsight is always enlightening.
Does your dr. know that you are feeling the way you do? In my humble opinion you need to call him as soon as possible. Did you go off the Nardil gradually? What dose were you on and how long did it take you to finally go off it - 2 weeks? (I have tried to read everything in this thread to make sure I could write you with at least some insight to what was going on but when I read how you were feeling, all of that seemed unimportant at this moment) What dose of Vyvanse are you up to now? I am on 70mg every am. It took at least 8 days to feel the full effect. I do not experience any side effects, but as you noticed, I am not the average patient that has to be careful of interactions. Vyvanse gives me energy to last the whole day and I have begun to do some of the things I used to do ie gardening, reading. Being a nurse helps because I know what to look for but I also know that a patient without a medical background can learn what to look for in the side effects and tell when they are in trouble. I agree that I am lucky that the drs. have allowed me to try all these drugs while being Nardil. But my metabolism may be so different and/or screwed up! that I will not experience most of these side effects. Be that as it may, my heart tells me to let you know that you have the support of the members of this forum and that we will try to help you in any way we can. I also feel that you shouldn't wait any longer before calling your dr. concerning the way you are feeling since going off the nardil. As you can see the symptoms of depression come back with a roar and you feel helpless. Please don't give up. You can find something for ADD once your depression is under control. I know there is a stimulant out there that will work for you. I was on Ritalin LA for 4 years and it worked wonderfully but it quit working for whatever reason. I have a history of drugs not working and it really makes me angry that I have to go through the searching for the right drug all over again. But what else could I do?
I have been where you are right now and for me it lasted years 'til I found the right med. I also felt that life was uncertain and wondered what was the use?? But somehow and from somewhere deep in you, you start to see things differently albeit it still doesn't look too damn good. I know you have done this over the years and that you think you don't have that "one more time" left in you but I feel, after reading your posts, that you do. The help is out there, please reach for it.
Joanne
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