Posted by sjb on August 3, 2004, at 14:53:30
In reply to Re: other things to try, posted by KaraS on August 3, 2004, at 13:46:47
Thank you for your suggestions. I'm not sure I know what anergic means. I have atypical depression: lethargic, carbo/sweet cravings, oeversleeping, easily irritated, senstive (cry easily although Prozac helps with that). I also isolate and feel that nobody loves me. I know, boo, hoo, SOB! but's that the only way I can describe it. I get very paranoid and VERY down on myself.
However, I'm also an athlete. (My therapist would be more apt to call it obsessive-compulsive, but I've competed in marathons and beyond and was hoping to get back into competing. I run every day and go to the gym 4 times a week for weight training, but my weight is going up 'cause I can't stop eating like a pig!!!!) It's always like burning the candles at both ends.
I've printed out your post and will take it to my PDoc at my next appt. I have tried high doses of Inositol due to studies that showed it helped bulimics. I used the 12 grams, or whatever they recommended, and tried it for a long time with not much help. I've also tried TMG, SAM-e, lithium and phenylalanine. I have not tried Perika, selegiline or pindolol. I have had the complete thryoid test and all numbers are well within normal, not even close to being borderline.
Thanks again, Kara. You are a welcome addition to this board.
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