Posted by b2chica on October 22, 2013, at 13:53:26
In reply to I'm running out of options, posted by sadperson on October 19, 2013, at 15:42:02
i'm on Gabapentin (neurontin) currently only 3-600mg/day, however i've been up to around 2100/day. but i use it for anxiety. i do think anything over 1800 just kinda numbed me out but didn't fully get rid of my anxiety sot hats when i needed to pick up perphenazine (2-4mg/bid) for that.
however, i have also known persons to take about 200mg/day and work greatdepends on your metabolism rate, i tend to need higher doses of meds due to fast absorption rate and fast metabolism.
you've been on a nice selection of standards, but not many 'off-label' ones.
if you don't mind an AAP i would strongly suggest Zyprexa. it does however cause some metabolic issues. but was a life saver for me on several occasions. i tend to take it on an as needed basis, typically start around oct/nov and stay on it through february. some need to be on it all the time. Depends on your situation.
also, i like the idea someone mentioned to try an ADHD med. honestly the one med that has consistently worked great for me is my Adderall. if i can't take it, i'm down for the count.
depending on where you live also will provide you with other options. are you US based?
the last thing(s) i'd like to add is that if you can do it, try a combination of cardio workout and weight lifting. it does truly aid in recovery. but i understand its part of the chicken and the egg issue. (if you had the energy to exercise you wouldn't be depressed, of you weren't depressed you wouldn't need to exercise! )
also, do try some talk therapy, even if its only for about 6 weeks or so. maybe they can get a better basis how your depression effects you and could offer some other suggestions?just remember no one knows your body better than you.
take ALL information with a grain of salt (even pdocs) and make the best decision you can at the time.b2c
"What is madness, but nobility of soul at odds with circumstance.
The day is on Fire, and i know the purity of pure despair."
Theodore Roethke
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