Posted by LostBoyinNC43 on March 6, 2013, at 11:53:34
In reply to Re: what's the best treatment for agitated depression?, posted by SLS on March 1, 2013, at 23:56:46
the best "treatment" for my "agitated" depression was getting put on CPAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnea. I calmed down to more normal levels after that happened and could sleep more normally. I think getting proper sleep is critical in all mood disorders. I dont understand why more psychiatrists do not focus on sleep disorders, in addition to just psychopharmacology.
As far as medications for "agitated" depression, like I mentioned above, Remeron was the best for me, except for the weight gain. I never took a tricyclic antidepressant that I felt was good for agitated depression. The anti-cholinergic side efffecs all TCAs have spikes your resting pulse. Remeron also blocks some of the serotonin receptors associated with agitation and akathisia and anxiety.
Eric AKA "LostBoyinNC"
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