Posted by SLS on July 2, 2012, at 21:33:33
In reply to check is in the mail. i swear!, posted by johnLA on July 2, 2012, at 14:20:42
Hi John.
> i have not tried that drug combo. i did try wellbutrin for a few days and my anxiety shot thru the roof. i was very energized. too much though. my face was bright red. my doc told me to stop after about 4 days. my new pdoc wants me to start on a baby dose of 37.5mg and slowly titrate-up. i might do that if my ketamine deal doesn't work. though i was on a pretty small dose the first time of wellbutrin (100mg) and really did not feel well.
You would probably do best to avoid Wellbutrin, then. I guess that's a no-brainer. Some people do well taking only Lamictal + Abilify without any other psychotropics. However, I don't know to what extent this might be exclusive to a bipolar diathesis. It might be useful in unipolar depression as well.
What has been your experience with MAOIs?
From what you have written, and in this layman's point of view, I don't see bipolarity. I do, however, see a major mental illness - probably major depressive disorder - that has temporarily debilitated you and stifled your personal growth.
Please take note of my lack of education and clinical experience. I wish I knew more. I wish I were able to be of greater help.
- Scott
Some see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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