Posted by tecknohed on October 11, 2005, at 5:33:27
In reply to Progress Report-Marplan-Social Anxiety-Insomia, posted by Tom Twilight on October 10, 2005, at 17:57:26
Hello Tom!
I'm happy that you're less depressed. Pitty about the social anxiety. And I know exactly what the Marplan insomnia is like.
I always go for Diphenhydramine for temporary Insomnia but its effects die with time and it can leave you grotty the next day. Good for emergencies though.
How about adding Neurontin (gabapentin) to the Marplan. I cant see why your doc wouldn't go for it. Even if you've tried it before without success, it'll probably be a whole different experience with the Marplan, and may help both insomnia and SA. I even considered this myself before scurrying back to Nardil.
And what about Picamilon? You've probably heard about it. I've ordered some so I'll tell you what its like soon. And its not too expensive either. Seems to tranquilize at low/moderate doses and stimulate at higher doses.
And there's also Lunesta (Eszopiclone). Dont know much about it but its apparently safe to take long term.
Hope you find some answers soon!
Take care,
Kev.
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