Posted by SLS on July 4, 2011, at 6:18:11
In reply to Re: phenelzine » Lamdage, posted by jedi on July 4, 2011, at 1:35:19
> > i wonder if i will get the euphoria again this time..
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> > Back then it didnt stop being euphoric for 3 months :D
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> When phenelzine first kicked in for me in 1998 the hypomania lasted a long time. It felt so good after being depressed for so long. On multiple restarts of the medication, mostly after the reformulation in 2003I estimate that it will take two full years for me to approach remission using phenelzine. Of course, I have four other drugs on board, but it was the addition of phenelzine that began my "true" response to this drug. Some people on PB have reported having to wait four months before feeling any improvement. After the initial "high", it took me another four months to respond again, but with a more stable improvement. It is possible that the more severe and chronic depressions will take an extended period of time to improve. My improvement has been gradual, but sustained. Lithium seems to have helped prevent mood fluctuations.
When I assess my progress on a monthly basis, my improvement is gradual, but persistent. To assess one's depression on a daily or weekly basis is often counterproductive and can result in a premature abortion of the treatment trial.
> I've never recaptured this feeling.
Wait four months at 60-90 mg/day. You might be pleasantly surprised.
> Of course, it is not the true antidepressant response of phenelzine.
I agree. Waiting four months to respond to phenelzine might be necessary.
> Don't chase that one my friend,
I agree. In a desperate attempt to recapture the initial high, wild dosage fluctuations effected for many months could leave one treatment resistant.
Currently:phenelzine 90mg
nortriptyline 150mg
lamotrigine 200mg
aripiprazole 10mg
lithium 300mg
- ScottSome see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.
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