Posted by Peter S. on December 17, 2002, at 15:47:50
In reply to Re: Stimulants for Refractory Depression?, posted by Vanessa on December 17, 2002, at 2:28:26
Hi Vanessa,
What brand of yohimbe do you use and how much? How often do you have to take it?
Your experience sounds very interesting since I've had low energy, lethargic depression for years and all the stimulants I've tried only work briefly.
Thanks!
Peter
> Although I take several meds for depression, for years I couldn't find one (or a combo) that was stimulating enough. I tried dexedrine, ritalin, provigil, caffeine, parnate, wellbutrin, and others. Feeling lethargic so much of the time was really crippling. What finally worked for me was to add to the mix yohimbe, a stimulating herb, which I have used for 3 years now without a drop in effectiveness. (Do some research first; I know there are some meds (MAOIs) yohimbe should be combined with only cautiously) I am on an MAOI, and have had no problems whatsoever with also using yohimbe. My doctor is fine with this. I like the liquid version; it makes it easy to control the dosage, which you can vary according to your moods, and it works quickly.
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