Posted by gardenergirl on December 5, 2004, at 0:10:03
In reply to Re: Nardil Side Effects: The Sequel » gardenergirl, posted by Pfinstegg on December 2, 2004, at 21:54:13
Thanks for your insights. I do think I might have jumped the gun on blaming recent side effects/symptoms on Nardil. It may have been the plane ride and/or stress. But yes, especially with Nardil and since I have been on it so long, I would not want to get off it quickly. Unless I found myself pregnant. Then it would be tricky, but important.
I talked with my pdoc about what might be an acceptable maintenance dose on Friday. She thinks 45 mg may be it. She is very hesitant to go lower. So I'll see how I do at 45 mg. Today I slept ALL DAY! I don't know if that is a rebound effect, a sign of returning depression (I have atypical, and sleep alot when I am depressed), or just stress. I'm trying to avoid reacting to it until I see more of a pattern. I get a little impatient/impulsive at times, so I need to just chill.
I think I also was thinking maybe I could do without meds because I'm feeling so empowered in therapy lately. Funny feeling given that therapy has been really intense and painful. How is that empowering? :)
But she pointed out that for someone with MDD recurrent, I'll probalby always be on meds of some kind. That's okay with me in principle. Maybe I was going into a flight into health?
Finally, I really do need to exercise and meditate more. I know it helps me. Maybe that would be a true sign it's time to try lower meds...when I can take care of my body and soul consistently.
Thanks for you input.
gg
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