Posted by Justherself54 on March 2, 2008, at 23:03:19
In reply to Re: Parnate Problems...I Need Help!, posted by Elizabeth Williams on March 2, 2008, at 20:38:12
My pdoc thinks it's the seroquel although I can be a comfort eater..I cut down on the seroquel last night and already I don't feel the cravings for sweets as much..tonight I'm not taking any..so we'll see what tomorrow brings..that's one thing I can't seem to get motivated about is starting to eat three meals a day..but I'm just not hungry..although I know I have to get it together and start..
As far as the socializing goes, I think as Nardil lifted the depression, relieved my anxiety and gave me energy which in turn motivated me to get out and about.. I now want to be around people again..I was a terrible self-isolator..I often wouldn't even answer the phone as I was so depressed to engage in conversation..it's so strange to feel like this..to actually want to have people over and go visiting..crowds don't bother me anymore..and I can chat up a complete stranger in the grocery lineup..
As far as knowing of others who haven't gained weight, perhaps there are posters may be able to answer that..unfortunately from what I've read most have gained weight..I'm hoping I'll start to lose once I'm off the seroquel..but time will tell..maybe it was the combination of both that made me crave and it's too soon to tell as I won't know until I've been off the seroquel for a few days..here's hoping anyway..
Maybe Nardil will be better for you than Parnate..I don't have the terrible hypotension I did on Parnate..sometimes I had to go on my hands and knees I would get so dizzy..nothing like that has happened with Nardil..constipation, insomnia, some balance problems and really bad gas are the side effects I have..all I can live with except the insomnia..
Sorry for the novel! I'd give Nardil a try..I'm glad now I had to go off Parnate and tried Nardil..let me know what you decide..
> It's good to know that Nardil is working and giving you energy. I'm also suprised about your not being hungry during the daytime. Is the reason you think you binge at night because that's when you take your Seroquel, or because you don't eat all day and then you're starving?
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> In terms of getting out of the house, I definitely need to be more social. I've become a real hermit, which is weird because people always say how outgoing and friendly I am. I always dread going out even though I'm usually fine once I AM out. It's just getting past the resistence and lack of motivation that is the key.
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> I'm just curious. If you don't mind my asking, did you also have social anxiety and you think the Nardil is helping to alleviate your anxiety... or do you think that the Nardil is giving you the necessary motivation to get out of the house because you are less depressed?
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> From what you posted, maybe I should reconsider the Nardil. Do you happen to know anyone else who DIDN'T have weight gain or cravings from Nardil?
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