Posted by jedi on April 21, 2006, at 2:31:22
In reply to Nardil Euphoria, posted by MalcolmS on April 14, 2006, at 0:42:42
> Anyway, sorry to be so long-winded but my question for folks out there who have either been on Nardil or have some knowledge of the drug is: will this state of euphoria return by increasing the dose of the med? Like I said, I am on 75 mgs and my doc is adamant that I not increase it. He even warned me that I am playing with fire and that I would get burned if I don't listen to him.
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Hi,
My experience with Nardil was very similar to yours. When the med kicked in the first time it was like a tremendous weight had been lifted. I have used Nardil off and on (mostly on) for the better part of ten years. Several times it was the only thing that brought me out of the deep pit of depression. The initial feeling of euphoria was never really recaptured. I believe now that it was a medication induced switch to hypomania. When you have been almost unable to get out of bed through many med trials, believe me - hypomania can be euphoric. I think that my atypical depression is on that scale of bipolar depression that can be kicked into mania by certain medications. Right now I am off Nardil, but I'm prepared to go back on if the beast returns.
Good Luck,
Jedi
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