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Posted by shytilwet on January 8, 2004, at 9:39:50
Depression, anxiety, panic attacks. Nardil worked but has been discontinued. Tried Parnate.....no help. Am now on Prozac......ditto.
Last shrink I saw had me forcibly admitted to psych hospital......dragged off like a rabid animal.
I've known my GP for 25 years but.......he's a good man but he doesn't keep up to date and is just coasting til he retires.
Have tried finding another doctor.......hard when I'm so depressed, no luck anyway.
I cry myself to sleep, wake up crying, don't see anyone, can't eat........I can't live like this.
Posted by CarolW on January 8, 2004, at 10:12:26
In reply to Please, please, please., posted by shytilwet on January 8, 2004, at 9:39:50
I am working through similar issues... Well, make sure you're getting proper nutrition and vitamins (no caffeine). Your body is probably revving so hard, that you're burning through all your nutrients - so need to replenish. Try the amino acid L-Theanine which helps with anxiety and SAM-e which helps with depression. Also, if you get panic attacks, Ativan under your tongue can stop it right away (ask your doctor about it - but, be careful to not use it too much - it can be addictive). And, really research any anxiety medication you're given beforehand. Maybe an older drug like Ellavil would be better - again, do some research.
Also, once you're stabilized, try to find a good, highly-qualified hypnotherapist. They can do wonders to get the body and mind to slow down - and to make life more comfortable.
Good luck to you. Also know that there are many posts on this site - which means that there are many others working through tough issues. So, you're not alone. And, your life has value - so, make yourself take better care of your body and mind.
Posted by tensor on January 8, 2004, at 14:10:46
In reply to Please, please, please., posted by shytilwet on January 8, 2004, at 9:39:50
Posted by shytilwet on January 10, 2004, at 2:39:29
In reply to why did u quit Nardil?? (nm) » shytilwet, posted by tensor on January 8, 2004, at 14:10:46
Nardil was discontinued here in Australia in June '03.
Posted by brussell on January 10, 2004, at 5:56:05
In reply to Re: why did u quit Nardil?? » tensor, posted by shytilwet on January 10, 2004, at 2:39:29
Did Nardil work for you? If so can you have it sent over from abroad?
Why was it discontinued? Seems like a very strange thing to do.
Posted by brussell on January 10, 2004, at 6:01:49
In reply to Re: why did u quit Nardil??, posted by brussell on January 10, 2004, at 5:56:05
Just wanted to ask how high a dosage you went with Parnate before discontinuing it. Some people need pretty high dosages (60-70mg/day or more). I got NO result until I went to 40mg/day, and then I experienced a dramatic improvement.
I'm on 50mg/day now. It's not magic, but at least I can get out of bed and take care of my life, even if I still feel lousy a lot of the time.
Posted by shytilwet on January 11, 2004, at 5:09:49
In reply to Re: why did u quit Nardil??, posted by brussell on January 10, 2004, at 5:56:05
Only anti-depressant that ever did work for me. I don't know why it was discontinued. My pharmacist told me last year and my shrink subsequently confirmed it.
There seems to be a chance that there is a new Nardil now on the market. There's a topic here somewhere about that.
Posted by shytilwet on January 11, 2004, at 5:14:44
In reply to Re: why did u quit Nardil??, posted by brussell on January 10, 2004, at 6:01:49
90mgs\day, brussel.......and persisted for over a year. It helped but not much.
Posted by brussell on January 11, 2004, at 9:49:16
In reply to Re: why did u quit Nardil??, posted by shytilwet on January 11, 2004, at 5:14:44
You should definitely try get back on Nardil. I know how hard it is to find something that actually works. There must be some way to get ahold of it where you are.
Good luck!
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