Posted by stargazer2 on April 1, 2015, at 10:38:25
In reply to Discouraged after reading book on resistant cases, posted by fido on February 23, 2015, at 15:39:36
Hi all...I haven't written in awhile but used to be a frequent flyer.
I have TRD with more than 30 years on meds, ECT (2011), TMS (2014). Once again I find myself at the edge of life and going through a new medication trial. I have been on Seroquel 150XR, Lithium 300,and recently added Pristiq 50. As of yesterday, I have begun Buproprion 150XR and increased my lithium from 300 to 900.
My life has been a marginal one, always going in and out of life with the inability to work for the last 5 years after a divorce that brought me to my knees.
I do not feel that my condition ever really improves for long and it is a constant battle to find meds that will help.
I did recently have a genetic test done which isolated the meds that might be the best ones for me and they include MAOs which I have used quite often and many of the stimulants. I also take generic Adderall XR I forgot to say.
So, all in all the battle has been long and frustrating. Many times I have almost given up.
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