Posted by brynb on November 4, 2012, at 0:54:57
In reply to Re: Doctors are too free with norepinephrine » Dinah, posted by Beckett on October 30, 2012, at 13:24:14
> So far, I seem to be responding well to just topamax and buspar. There are the medications I take for sleep, trying to move me from temazepam which is an imperfect solution. Last might was my first night of rozarem. I feel down this morning and am wondering if depression will be a side effect for me which will make it a no-go.
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> Letting go of the idea that I had to have a classic AD on board after ten years of AD's and being dx'd primarily MDD was a revelation.
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> I respond poorly to stress and that seems to be the critical factor for me. I can see this more clearly now that the right dose of topamax has provided a mood anchor. I find that Topamax also alleviates anxiety.
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Hi Beckett,I totally relate. I didn't respond well to Rozarem either. It made me feel weird and also kind of depressed.
I'm all over the place in terms of how to treat my depression and anxiety right now. It's not clear whether I have MDD or Bipolar, but my pdoc now wants to lower my Lexapro. It's so interesting that you found a good combo with Topamax and Buspar. I tried both (while on Lexapro) and they worsened my anxiety.
I also respond TERRIBLY to stress. Good to hear that a different approach to MDD is working for you.
-b
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