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Posted by SLS on January 29, 2013, at 13:48:50
...sucks.
I thought it needed to be said.
I am still improving, but still...
- Scott
Posted by gadchik on January 29, 2013, at 14:35:13
In reply to This illness really..., posted by SLS on January 29, 2013, at 13:48:50
Scott, I was just thinking that it sucks to know what depression and anxiety feel like...to know that its possible to lose your mind, to not sleep for weeks,to want to die. I hate that I know these things. I liked it before when I thought I was invincible. Now, I do have a few quirks about me that are based in that fear of knowing...
Posted by gadchik on January 29, 2013, at 14:37:19
In reply to Re: This illness really... » SLS, posted by gadchik on January 29, 2013, at 14:35:13
I do realize that its probably different for me because I have episodes and not lifelong depression.
Posted by Roslynn on January 29, 2013, at 14:43:03
In reply to This illness really..., posted by SLS on January 29, 2013, at 13:48:50
I hear you.
I start Parnate tomorrow. Please wish me luck, I am scared...
Roslynn
> ...sucks.
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> I thought it needed to be said.
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> - Scott
Posted by B2chica on January 29, 2013, at 15:03:56
In reply to Re: This illness really... » SLS, posted by Roslynn on January 29, 2013, at 14:43:03
Posted by Phillipa on January 29, 2013, at 15:28:31
In reply to Re: This illness really... » SLS, posted by Roslynn on January 29, 2013, at 14:43:03
Is it true for that some it is a one time thing? I honestly don't know. Have had relatives take a short couse of an ad and stop. And never need on again? Husband included. Paxil for a few months and off and fine. Phillipa
Posted by gadchik on January 29, 2013, at 15:33:59
In reply to Re: This illness really..., posted by Phillipa on January 29, 2013, at 15:28:31
it would be nice if most had a one time episode,but i think thats the exception. ive had 3,and the last was the worst by far. It could be more difficult actually for people that suffer episodic depression because of the fear of a repeat. Youre going along happy as a lark,and then it's surprising how you can fall so quickly into that "dark night of the soul".
Posted by SLS on January 29, 2013, at 16:19:02
In reply to Re: This illness really... » SLS, posted by Roslynn on January 29, 2013, at 14:43:03
> I hear you.
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> I start Parnate tomorrow. Please wish me luck, I am scared...What is it about Parnate that scares you?
I hope you get lucky.
:-)
- Scott
Posted by ChicagoKat on January 29, 2013, at 18:09:28
In reply to This illness really..., posted by SLS on January 29, 2013, at 13:48:50
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> - ScottThanks for saying it Scott. I needed to hear justification that it does really suck. My family are all starting to abandon me now b/c they just can't take it anymore, and them giving up on me hurts almost worse than the depression does. How could someone who loves you abandon you when you are in such a dark place?
Posted by schleprock on January 29, 2013, at 19:09:13
In reply to This illness really..., posted by SLS on January 29, 2013, at 13:48:50
Scott, just remember... if you can't get better, what hope do the rest of us have.
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on January 29, 2013, at 20:22:39
In reply to This illness really..., posted by SLS on January 29, 2013, at 13:48:50
It does indeed Scott
I guess I'm fortunate, in that my depression is in full remision due to drug therapy, i just still suffer anxiety/panic...... but when you're having an especialy bad day, that isnt much comfort!
Posted by Phillipa on January 29, 2013, at 21:10:22
In reply to Re: This illness really... » Phillipa, posted by gadchik on January 29, 2013, at 15:33:59
Gadchick I didn't know you had three. Out of the blue it just happened? Now that is really scary. Did you use the same ad each time or different one? P
Posted by g_g_g_unit on January 30, 2013, at 7:11:16
In reply to Re: This illness really..., posted by jono_in_adelaide on January 29, 2013, at 20:22:39
Rooting for you, Scott ..
Posted by gadchik on January 30, 2013, at 9:30:11
In reply to Re: This illness really... » gadchik, posted by Phillipa on January 29, 2013, at 21:10:22
Hey P, no mine dont happen out of the blue, they are always in response to a major(in my view) life change. So, in a way, I guess Im lucky they dont come out of the blue. The only one I took ads for was the 3rd one. Id never taken any psych meds before age 44. If I had taken klonopin, the last one would never have progressed. My extreme anxiety led to all the problems! Thanks for asking:)
Posted by ChicagoKat on January 30, 2013, at 9:50:25
In reply to Re: This illness really... » SLS, posted by schleprock on January 29, 2013, at 19:09:13
> Scott, just remember... if you can't get better, what hope do the rest of us have.
Well said Schlep! :)
Posted by ChicagoKat on January 30, 2013, at 9:51:43
In reply to Re: This illness really..., posted by g_g_g_unit on January 30, 2013, at 7:11:16
> Rooting for you, Scott ..
Me too! GO Scott!!!!
Posted by Roslynn on January 30, 2013, at 10:30:18
In reply to Re: This illness really... » Roslynn, posted by SLS on January 29, 2013, at 16:19:02
Thanks Scott!
I am scared of Parnate because Nardil gave me this terrible dizzy nauseous feeling and I had to stop. Also afraid I might inadvertently eat some cheese or something...
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Posted by alchemy on January 30, 2013, at 16:35:55
In reply to This illness really..., posted by SLS on January 29, 2013, at 13:48:50
Well said.
Especially when it has been chronic for a few decades.
Posted by ihatedrugs on January 30, 2013, at 17:36:13
In reply to This illness really..., posted by SLS on January 29, 2013, at 13:48:50
Posted by Phillipa on January 30, 2013, at 21:42:32
In reply to Re: This illness really... » Phillipa, posted by gadchik on January 30, 2013, at 9:30:11
Gadchik you are homefree I feel as you found your magic bullet. So strange that klonopin depressed me. Might be my brain has changed and now it would help? P
Posted by SLS on January 30, 2013, at 23:27:41
In reply to Re: This illness really... » SLS, posted by Roslynn on January 30, 2013, at 10:30:18
> Thanks Scott!
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> I am scared of Parnate because Nardil gave me this terrible dizzy nauseous feeling and I had to stop.I see.
In my experience, dizziness, especially orthostatic hypotension, is a persistent problem with Nardil. By contrast, the hypotension produced by Parnate has been a problem early in treatment, but then dissipates once a steady dosage is reached. Start low and slow.
> Also afraid I might inadvertently eat some cheese or something...
Afraid is good. It will motivate you to learn more about the diet and be careful to adhere to it. However, I think most of us have found the older diet restrictions to be too broad. Some processed cheeses are okay.
- Scott
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on January 31, 2013, at 16:49:39
In reply to Re: This illness really... » Roslynn, posted by SLS on January 30, 2013, at 23:27:41
If the hypotension is problematic, Florinef 0.1-0.2mg in the morning can be very helpfull - it causes the body to retain salt and fluid and thus helps prevent the hypotensive episodes. it was designed for addidons disease, but has found a special role in MAOI therapy
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