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Re: I'm still alive, and still on Nardil:)

Posted by bulldog2 on June 13, 2009, at 14:19:33

In reply to I'm still alive, and still on Nardil:), posted by ace on June 11, 2009, at 3:27:47

> It's been sometime since I have posted (I can't believe I still remember my password!)....recently I was googling Nardil, looking for further anecdotes, and up popped 'ace' in the results. Specifically on SocialAnxietysupport.com forum
>
> Some people who were on this Social Anxiety Forum site mentioned my experience with Nardil and referred to the probable hypomania I may have/may still experience as a side-effect.
>
> I am still ambivalent as to whether such hypomania, (I would rather a 'healthy euphoria'), should be referred to as a side-effect or pronounced therapeutic effect.
>
> ::::: When I felt this euphoria, I did not engage in any behaviour which was 'ego-dystonic'. Rather, the behaviour, which I do deem as eccentric, manifested certain (pre-morbid) desires to dress a certain way, approach certain people which i found threatening etc etc, before institution of Nardil Therapy.
> In other words, before I took Nardil I felt extreme inhibition and anxiety to even consider doing such things.
> Therefore, I feel Nardil allowed me to express those creative parts of myself- indeed, to 'be myself', without the side-effect of incapacitating anxiety.
>
> To this day I cannot say enough positive things about this medication. I have recently gone down to very low doses- sometimes 15mg day.
> I do often feel strong depressive feelings which terminate upon Nardil reinstituted at a higher dose.
>
> In my opinion it should be a first-line treatment for TRD and many anxiety disorders.
>
> I love you all!
>
> Ace:)
>
> PS= sorry for being so serious in this post, he he!
>
>

We are a product of of chemistry. Personally I feel this argument about being ourselves is a non issue. If my AD makes me feel good and I enjoy life that is fine with me. Am I being the person I would be without the ad the answer is no.Do I care? no. I just want to feel good and embrace life.

 

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