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Posted by tepiaca on January 13, 2006, at 5:31:22
hi guys. It seems MAOIS are the only meds that
can do something on me.
Neither Tolvor nor Remeron can do something for
my Social Fear. Ap´s dont help me anymore. They
helped me in the past but only for my depression
Now Im only and scared 25 years old guy that
wants to be happy for god sake.
Im trying remeron for another 7 or 14 days but
i know this is not gonna get better. Im not depressed , remeron is good, better than paxil in that issue, but it doesnt help as much as nardil for my fear
Maybe Parnate is my last option in my life. Im
gonna try it an after that Im really thinking to end with this unbearable suffering.
Im drunk but Im concious about everything
Love you forever
TepiPs. Dr BOB I can travel to chicago. You can
research on me. I have family there, Please help
me. I believe Im smart , I could make a master degree , I could work alone, help me please. I have been here for more than 5 years with you, help me dr bob
Posted by rod on January 13, 2006, at 6:47:09
In reply to Looking for relief after one MAOI, posted by tepiaca on January 13, 2006, at 5:31:22
Hi Tep,
Well, I havent tried Nardil or Parnate. But quite everything else on the market..
And nothing works for my social fear, except CLOMIPRAMINE.Actually the SSRIs make me totally worse..
I think its worth a try
bye
R
Posted by willyee on January 13, 2006, at 9:42:39
In reply to Looking for relief after one MAOI, posted by tepiaca on January 13, 2006, at 5:31:22
Sorry to hear the tone of ur post,im where u are off and on,so take comfort in knowing as bad as it seems u can soon be offering advice to someone else,things can change,im 27 by the way so i know how much it sucks to see friends pass u by in life as u sit in a pit of quick sand.
Your post first leaves me to ask why did u stop NARDIL if you said it helped,did u try adding klonopin to nardil,these are two of some of the most effective SA medications out there?
If you post your reasons for going off nardil,which im sure u will,let me answer now.........YESS defintalty if u had success on nardil shoot right for parnate,skip any other thing such as remeron,they are not the same.
Some advantages of parnate are.....very little if none at all sexual side effects,actualy it can make u more sexual just finising seems to be a problem,but u get ur fighter up and stnading which should be enough for now.Second weight,in general parnate will decrease your appetitite,now there are always exceptions and i have heard of people gaining weight on it,but in general its known as a mild stimulant and should surpress apetitite.
Third, usualy works extremly fast,there is a good chance youll notice a significant effect in 48 hrs,now 2 weeks is still ideal for full effect,owever parnate when its first started usualy kicks a- and u could very possable feel like a different person in a day or two,most people who first start the med notice it to be very very energizing.
Down side,well parnate is notorious for pooping out,nardil whenit works for someone usualy is more stable,but nardil usualy takes more time to settle in ,and usualy side effects appear before benifit,where as parnate its the opposite usualy you feel the benifits of the medication before u notice the insomnia etc side effects.
So im not a doc,nor do i play one on the net,but i am a veteran parnate user,and i remeber the success i had on parnate the first few weeks ere bliss,im unfortunatly battling its poop out since i seee not other viable options to swtich to.
So i say personaly,just my opinion,go right to parnate,most maoi responders are just that,MAOI responders period.GOOD LUCK
Posted by ed_uk on January 13, 2006, at 14:06:09
In reply to Looking for relief after one MAOI, posted by tepiaca on January 13, 2006, at 5:31:22
Hi Tepi
Parnate might work well for you. It's definately worth a try.
Ed
Posted by Phillipa on January 13, 2006, at 18:56:36
In reply to Re: Looking for relief after one MAOI » tepiaca, posted by ed_uk on January 13, 2006, at 14:06:09
Tepi I am sad for you. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by shasling on January 13, 2006, at 22:08:01
In reply to Re: Looking for relief after one MAOI, posted by Phillipa on January 13, 2006, at 18:56:36
Tepi,
After 30 years of treatment resistant depression and at least a dozen ADs I started Parnate a few weeks ago. Still titrating, but I have had days of incredible, blissful relief. As one other poster once mentioned, it seems to come and go like a radio signal, but I am hopeful that with a high enough dose I can capture the relief. Don't give up Tepi. It sucks that we are here just wanting some damn relief and to feel for just a day what others are fortunate enough to take for granted. Treatment resitant depression isn't fair and it sucks, but so many of us are here with you and truly feel your pain and are pulling for you.
Parnate is worth a shot.Keep trying,
Suzie
Posted by tepiaca on January 14, 2006, at 1:03:01
In reply to Re: Looking for relief after one MAOI » tepiaca, posted by rod on January 13, 2006, at 6:47:09
> Hi Tep,
>
> Well, I havent tried Nardil or Parnate. But quite everything else on the market..
> And nothing works for my social fear, except CLOMIPRAMINE.
>
> Actually the SSRIs make me totally worse..
>
> I think its worth a try
>
>
> bye
> Rhi thank you for your help. I tried clomipramine about 6 years ago and didn´t work on those days. But maybe my brain is different now and it would be worth to try it again
thank
Posted by tepiaca on January 14, 2006, at 1:13:59
In reply to Re: Looking for relief after one MAOI » tepiaca, posted by ed_uk on January 13, 2006, at 14:06:09
Posted by tepiaca on January 14, 2006, at 1:16:42
In reply to Re: Looking for relief after one MAOI, posted by shasling on January 13, 2006, at 22:08:01
Hi susie , I like to hear good things about a medicine.Have you tried another MAOI ?
do you have social anxiety?
>
> After 30 years of treatment resistant depression and at least a dozen ADs I started Parnate a few weeks ago. Still titrating, but I have had days of incredible, blissful relief. As one other poster once mentioned, it seems to come and go like a radio signal, but I am hopeful that with a high enough dose I can capture the relief. Don't give up Tepi. It sucks that we are here just wanting some damn relief and to feel for just a day what others are fortunate enough to take for granted. Treatment resitant depression isn't fair and it sucks, but so many of us are here with you and truly feel your pain and are pulling for you.
> Parnate is worth a shot.
>
> Keep trying,
> Suzie
Posted by tepiaca on January 14, 2006, at 1:21:16
In reply to Re: Looking for relief after one MAOI » tepiaca, posted by rod on January 13, 2006, at 6:47:09
> Hi Tep,
>
> Well, I havent tried Nardil or Parnate. But quite everything else on the market..
> And nothing works for my social fear, except CLOMIPRAMINE.
>
> Actually the SSRIs make me totally worse..
>
> I think its worth a try
>
>
> bye
> RHi rod
I tried Clomipramine 6 years ago and it didn´t work on me. Maybe I could try it again, My brain is not the same now and it would be worth to tried
Posted by shasling on January 14, 2006, at 1:30:48
In reply to Re: Looking for relief after one MAOI » shasling, posted by tepiaca on January 14, 2006, at 1:16:42
> No, this is my first MAOI. about 20 years ago I started asking then begging doctors for it. Just now have a guy who is comfortable with giving it to me.
And OH YEAH I have social anxiety. All my life - thats so painful isn't it? Specially school - that was murder. Anyway, lately I'm thinking alot of the social anxiety is because I'm such a zombie and so empty I don't have anything to contribute and it makes me feel like a freak. I have hopes that once I can carry on a conversation (assuming the Parnate keeps getting better) that I won't be so intimidated by other humans.
By the way, in going through older posts, there was one guy who was ruling the world on his Nardil. Man, he was loving it. So maybe another option. They don't work for everyone, but you just can't give up yet. Got it? : )
Something will work, you just gotta find it.Peace. Suzie
>
>
> Hi susie , I like to hear good things about a medicine.
>
> Have you tried another MAOI ?
>
> do you have social anxiety?
> >
> > After 30 years of treatment resistant depression and at least a dozen ADs I started Parnate a few weeks ago. Still titrating, but I have had days of incredible, blissful relief. As one other poster once mentioned, it seems to come and go like a radio signal, but I am hopeful that with a high enough dose I can capture the relief. Don't give up Tepi. It sucks that we are here just wanting some damn relief and to feel for just a day what others are fortunate enough to take for granted. Treatment resitant depression isn't fair and it sucks, but so many of us are here with you and truly feel your pain and are pulling for you.
> > Parnate is worth a shot.
> >
> > Keep trying,
> > Suzie
>
>
Posted by Phillipa on January 14, 2006, at 18:59:20
In reply to Re: Looking for relief after one MAOI, posted by shasling on January 14, 2006, at 1:30:48
That would be Ace the Nardil Champ!!! Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by shasling on January 14, 2006, at 19:08:48
In reply to Re: Looking for relief after one MAOI » shasling, posted by Phillipa on January 14, 2006, at 18:59:20
Yes, it was. How great was that post? It was infectious. Made me feel so happy for him.
Thanks,
Suzie
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 15, 2006, at 0:12:30
In reply to Looking for relief after one MAOI, posted by tepiaca on January 13, 2006, at 5:31:22
> I have been here for more than 5 years with you, help me dr bob
5 years is a long time. I'm sorry it's been so rough for you. Don't give up!
Bob
Posted by tepiaca on January 15, 2006, at 21:40:21
In reply to Re: Looking for relief after one MAOI, posted by Dr. Bob on January 15, 2006, at 0:12:30
> > I have been here for more than 5 years with you, help me dr bob
>
> 5 years is a long time. I'm sorry it's been so rough for you. Don't give up!
>
> Bob
thankyou doctor, sorry for that post. sometimes
I want to go to chicago to look for help.Tep
Posted by shasling on January 15, 2006, at 22:05:05
In reply to Looking for relief after one MAOI, posted by tepiaca on January 13, 2006, at 5:31:22
BTW, Tep:
since last post, have added Lamictal to the Parnate and Parlodel I'm on, and it ROCKS.
Lamictal push on the Parnate is great. Keep it in mind..
Posted by tepiaca on January 16, 2006, at 13:02:58
In reply to Re: Looking for relief after one MAOI, posted by shasling on January 15, 2006, at 22:05:05
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