Posted by Christ_empowered on July 17, 2010, at 16:23:13
In reply to Re: venlafaxine 600mg + methylphenidate? » ed_uk2010, posted by europerep on July 17, 2010, at 14:53:35
Ritalin in particular has always been used for "anergic depression." Back when it first hit the market, they used it as a "psychic energizer" and for those pesky kids who wouldn't sit still and watch "Leave it to Beaver".
What exactly are you looking for from your drugs? There's really only so much "antidepressants" and other substances can do. They can perk you up, mellow you out, etc., but the help they offer is limited. Lots of times, psych drugs don't even beat placebo.
I don't say that to make you angry or anything, I'm just saying that you should maybe lower your expectations of the meds and focus on non-medical ways of coping with your problems. Obviously, there's therapy. There's also alternative help, like orthomolecular psychiatry.
Have you read "Man's Search for Meaning" ?
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