Posted by MBAVON on December 15, 2004, at 17:38:29
I wonder if anybody out there has some suggestions as how I can obtain 100% remission from treatment resistant recurrent depression. I've been depressed on and off for 14 years. I had full remission of symptoms from around 1995 -2001. I was on a combination of Wellbutrin XL and Effexor XR ( 450mgs and 225mgs respectively) and Klonopin on an as need basis. In 2001 I experienced my 3rd major episode and am currently still having symptoms. I have been on every class of drugs including an MAOI..which I am currently on...Parnate ( up to 60 mgs)currently on 40mgs due to side effects ( insomnia especially and anxiety). I am also taking Klonopin on a daily basis..apprx. between .75mgs and 1 mg daily. I feel I've reached a level of about 65-70 % remission .I have been on Parnate since August. I am unhappy with the remission leevel and I told my doctor no sense being on the dietary restrictions if I still have to live with the depression. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions and/or have been in a similar situation. The doctor wanted to add Provigil but I was afraid of it intesifying insomnia and anxiety. I was thinking of asking the dooctor to maybe re-try Wellbutrin and replace the Effexor with Cymbalta. Any responses and or suggestions and experience would greatly be appreciated. The only thing I won't consider is ECT. By the way I am also in CBT but both my doctor and therapist feel I have a very biological and genetically based problem because things are going very well in my life and the depression sort of gradually came out of nowhere. I appreciate any help.
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