Posted by Chris O on July 9, 2011, at 23:28:25
In reply to Encouragement - Emsam, posted by lepus on July 2, 2011, at 13:36:16
Lepus:
After many failed drug experiments for my GAD and depression, I am getting ready to start Nardil (with some trepidation). Today, I decided to read some of the posts regarding MAOI experiences and happened upon yours. I can certainly relate to your situation. I have struggled with panic and anxiety all of my life. I have tried pretty much every SSRI over the last decade. With the minor exceptions, nothing has really helped me. I am still in a constant state of worry and fear and would all likelihood be on disability were it not for the support of my wife. Like you (it sounds like), I am pretty much at the end of my rope. You hospital stay sounds terrible. It's impossible to be around unempathic people when you are having a panic attack, I know. The way they treated you in that hospital was completely inappropriate. And the feeling of God and humanity abandoning you, man, that is my nightly prayer: Where is the help? What have I done to deserve this? All that being said, I would totally try the Emsam. It's the least powerful of the MAOI inhibitors and has the least chance of negative side effects. At worst, it may not work, even at higher doses. If that's the case, perhaps you can try Nardil or Parnate. My psychiatrist thinks, for my GAD and depression at least, and given my many drug failures, it's best to go straight for the Nardil. I share your fears about taking these drugs, but personally, I am out of options. If I ever want to lead an even slightly productive life, one of these friggin' drugs better work. Praying certainly isn't.
Hoping for the best for you, man.
Chris
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