Posted by JD on May 17, 1999, at 5:17:47
In reply to Re: Indecisiveness: diagnosis? treatment?, posted by Eric on May 16, 1999, at 11:00:01
Eric,
I agree that therapy can't always take care
everything (been there, done that myself--
often it means that I can UNDERSTAND my
indecision from every angle but still can't
do much about it!). The right med(s) can
make a world of difference--I assume you have
already tried SSRIs, as they would probably be
the first line choice. Dopaminergic meds like
selegiline or bupropion might be helpful too--
if you are going so far to consider bromocriptine,
you might inquire into some of the newer dopamine
agonists purported to have less side-effects
and better anti-depressant activity...
Best,
JD> Dear StJames, Elaine, MA and JD,
> Thank you very much for your andwers.
> Concerning psychotherapy: I have been through a
> number of therapies, first two different CBT-
> therapists and then a famous psycho-analyst.
> I have done a "classical" psycho-analysis for
> more than 6 years. It did change my character:
> I became more altruistic and more understanding
> towards others; it helped me to decide to study
> medicine; and it made me capable of "breaking off"
> with my mother. But the indecisiveness remained.
> I hope there is a medication which can help.
> During the next period I shall try (in this order):
> betaxolol, Gingko biloba, moclobemide, venlafaxine,
> bupropion, bromocriptine, selegiline, ...
> Anyway, thanks
> Eric
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