Posted by ihatedrugs on July 17, 2010, at 18:50:08
In reply to Re: tryptophan » ihatedrugs, posted by janejane on July 16, 2010, at 10:01:23
<<Have you considered the possibility that you're low on catecholamines, endorphins, and/or GABA rather than serotonin? That might explain the low motivation, weepiness, and feeling overwhelmed as well as the partial response to nuvigil. Does the lexapro help you with mood at all? Have you ever tried PEA or DPA? Do you ever self-medicate with chocolate? Do you ever have depression not associated with PMDD?>>
To be honest I don't even know what helps me anymore. But I have the feeling that dopamine is involved because of my lack of enjoyment in things I used to enjoy (painting, gardening, entertaining,cooking). The other day after taking Adderall and going to the gym, I called my husband to tell him how wonderful I felt and I don't mean euphoria but relaxed contentment. I even enjoyed the sunset which I haven't enjoyed in years. (I used to envy the people who would gather up in Mallory square, Key West enjoying looking at the sunset) I can tell you that Nuvigil and Adderall have made more of a difference than Lexapro or other Ad by itself. I haven't tried PEA or DPA. I don't even know what they are (amino acids?) if so where do you get them? I do have depression not associated with PMDD, it is just that it worsens when my period is around the corner. In fact, the one time I had to be hospitalized, I spent a week as an inpatient and was practically despondent for the first three days, when I met with my psych on the fourth day, upon walking into his office, I smiled and said good morning, he commented on how much better I looked and seemed to be in better spirits, then proceeded to explain that it couldn't have been the meds because we had just switch them a day ago. I shrugged my shoulders and said that I couldn't explain it but the only thing I could say was different was that I got my period. My official diagnosis upon leaving was Major Depressive Disorder and PMMD. (That was 13 years ago).
I have an appointment with my psych dr on Monday and will talk about all this some more. She is really nice and listens and perhaps can recommend a dr or place to get my hormones tested. I do feel that I have had two concomitant disorders and that PMDD given my age 46 is getting worse.
Also I wanted to ask you about this product called Amberen. The ingredient list look like nothing for PMDD and apparently is manufactured in Russia. Some women swear by it but others think is just another scam.
http://www.amberenonline.com/?gclid=CNGFovC376ICFRYaswodFnxzjA
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