Posted by floatingbridge on February 9, 2011, at 20:00:26
In reply to What should I be aiming for? Medications...., posted by Laney on February 8, 2011, at 17:52:36
Hi Laney,
I agree with you Laney, that depression was not a prior, underlying problem. Anxiety can be a precursor to some depressions, and I claim no authority other than some reading and my idiosyncratic personal experience, but many endure bouts of anxiety and anxiety-induced headaches and are not
nor ever become depressed.I also agree you are not here to debate that. You want peer advice for some
ideas about how to proceed. (I'm just a little angry you were given Paxil for an anxiety headache!)My lord. The choices. What meds are
you currently taking? (Paxil, nortriptyline, clonazapam.) On the old scale of 1-10,
where is your current level of depression? And anxiety? Any other symptoms?Was the nortrip added for depression?
I wish conundrum would weigh in--he had/has a discontinuous response similar enough, I believe, to yours.
I cannot suggest any particular AD. I don't have the knowledge. It might come down to trial and error; I don't know, and you are absolutely right to info gather as much as possible.
What type of doctor is treating you now?
What type of taper did you last try? Some suggest going back up to dose and
beginning again excruciatingly slow.Laney, I don't know what happened 13
years ago. I have a serious problem with male doctors that give women ssri's for all types of ailments without disclosing. There's a sexist misuse of medical authority there. Laney, if this isn't at all what happened, just tell me. If anyone wants to take issue with me on
this, please start another thread --unless, of course, it's you, Laney :) And please
forgive me for getting so ticked when all you asked for was advice.(Hey, have you tried Wellbutrin? It's very easy to start and stop....)
Very kindest regards,
fb
*keep a green tree in your heart
& a singing bird will come.
MDD & C-PTSD
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