Posted by brynb on June 1, 2013, at 11:44:04
In reply to Re: Lack of motivation, posted by Englishman006! on June 1, 2013, at 10:58:35
> Did you not get a robust response from Ketamine? That would be my choice, via intramuscular injection every ten days or so.
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> It is difficult to tell what's doing what with the number of meds and treatments you are receiving. Certain meds can actually keep you from getting completely well. SSRIS often cause emotional blunting and apathy, this is preferable over being clinically depressed but ultimately they tend to hinder full remission.
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> Most people who undergo radical new treatments are told to remain on their current meds at stable dosages throughout the trial. But I can't help thinking that staying on them may ultimately interfere with the patient's chances of complete remission.
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> Just my thoughts...hi englishman006,
during my ketamine trial, i did remain on the same meds. ketamine provides an initial robust response, and is great as a quick fix for really bad funks/acute situations, but i didn't find it to be a sustainable option. while it definitely helps lift mood, i run into trouble with stability on it.
i just finished 5 weeks of tms. i'm hoping to keep feeling the effects of it even now that treatment ended. my pdoc said i would. naturally, my regular meds (lexapro as my main AD) are still in the picture, however i now take 10mg instead of 20mg. i'm hoping that'll make a difference in the anhedonia/motivation department.
thanks for your feedback.
-b
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