Posted by zonked on May 30, 2011, at 1:46:42
In reply to Re: the world's biggest baby » zonked, posted by floatingbridge on May 30, 2011, at 1:25:22
Parnate and I have had a weird, twisted relationship...
I just can't seem to find a dose of the stuff that doesn't put me in (hypo)mania dangerzone. I had success on it, and outwardly things looked fine, but I didn't want to sleep, was going through money too quickly, and in order to respond at all anymore I was having to take 130mg a day, which was actually scripted to me. I became a social animal on this drug, could talk to anyone about anything and became the cool new neighbor, started going to bars a lot, etc, but alas, it wasn't to last. I went through money *way* too quickly and more than once found myself spending most of my energy on hedonistic pursuits that didn't bring me closer to the harmonious life I'm seeking.
I finally decided that, regrettably, I was done with Parnate when it began to impact my relationships with my family, that they perceived my behavior as out of character. They were right, but going without an AD isn't an option for me either. That's why I'm headed the Nardil route - when that stuff put me in an extended remission, I was never over the top. Just felt as close to normal as I ever have since my first depression. Just hoping it will work this time.
**NOTE** my experience with Parnate (at least as far as I know) is HIGHLY unusual. Most people respond to much lower doses and it's not *particularly* known (AFAIK) for pushing people into (hypo)mania. At least, no more so than any other antidepressant.
I usually come back here when things are Really Good or Really Bad. Right now it's the latter unfortunately.
I really feel for Matt right now, it sounds like he's in an awful spot.
Weird. I am having insomnia (PST over here, I'm usually well asleep by now) but the only thing I have is Klonopin, which gives me a terrible hangover. Wondering if I could split my 2mg pills into 1/4s or 1/8ths?
-z
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