Posted by bitkit on June 16, 2009, at 9:08:16
Hi everyone,
I've been on Parnate now at 40mg for several weeks.
It used to give me energy and obliterated carb cravings (my chosen method of self-medication) which may or may not have been "relief."
But my depression's returned this last week and additionally I now feel really angry. Furious and hopeless and wretched.
Have started therapy which may be having an unravelling effect. It seems that could cause anger and sadness but not so much the lessening of the effectiveness of Parnate.
I see my psychopharmacologist on Saturday. Previously I'd expressed my fears about Parnate's inteactions with meds (emergency situations, etc.) and some foods (I worry about accidents) and the fact that I've developed the blood pressure of a corpse. But he asked me to hang in there for a few more weeks so we could accurately judge efficacy and have that information for the future.
Other meds I've tried (but with no effect): Prozac, Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Effexor, Moclobemide.
I believe I have dysthymia, and/or atypical depression. One major depressive episode about ten years ago (the suicidal kind) and otherwise just swings from mediocre to bad. I can respond positively to positive life events. Anxiety is quite bad and I have no social life but am socially functioning for brief periods even when in a bad swing.
Any suggestions about my meds?
Thanks so much in advance.
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