Posted by creepy on January 13, 2011, at 9:52:51
In reply to Serious question. No offensive replies please., posted by medamorphosis on January 3, 2011, at 10:03:03
Hmm, thats a tough one.
Ive experienced good startup effects that peter out after awhile and leave me feeling only a little better than depressed. Usually those meds are NRI, NDRI or stimulant in nature.
Serotonin meds seem to be the only ones that will lift me up and keep me there. I tried like hell to stay clear of them due to weight gain but its not happening.
I dont think this is related to rapid cycling. I think its that either you havent found the right med that works with your particular flavor of brain / illness, or that youre mistaking startup hypomania for euthymia on a med.
have you tried (Im guessing the order of SE's versus benefit): SSRIs, SSRI+wellbutrin (or buspar), SNRI, TCA, SSRI + lamictal, SSRI + AAP, MAOI?
I know its frustrating.. seriously. especially when depression cripples you and you cant function. =(
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