Posted by bigcat on October 23, 2005, at 20:10:54
I've tried everything for a severe, chronic, and debilitating depression, and nothing but Nardil works for me. But every time I go back to it after unsucessful trials of other meds, I go into full remission just days after starting it. And every time, I sink back to an indescribably brutal depression. It's agonizing to finally have peace and posession of my mind and lose it and feel that I'll never have any kind of lasting remission to get a life going. I'm in so much pain and despair. I resent my family, as they're the reason I can't end it myself.
Dexedrine with Nardil worked beautifully for me in the past, but in subsequent trials of this combo, I haven't had much success. There have been times when I've responded well to other meds great initially (Serzone most recently was glorious for a day or two, and then cr*pped out completely. I even felt a decent initial lift from Elavil not too long ago, which was probably another tease).
I'm on 90mg Nardil, 200 mgs Lamictal, and Seroquel for sleep. Marplan, Parnate, Eldapryl, and Moclobomide haven't worked for me. SSRI's and Tricyclics haven't worked for me, though there may be some I didn't stay on too long due to an ititial worsening of the depression. ECT didn't work for me. I'm honestly considering going up to 150mgs of Nardil- if I throw it past my psychiatrist, he may very well may go for it- he's very agressive and commited to bringing me relief. I'm totally undeterred by the risks. My depression is literally paralyzing and all consuming. I have no side effects at 90mg, and I've tried 105mgs before without side effects either. I need suggestions, something to hope for.
Bless You All,
Matt
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