Posted by number42 on September 26, 2009, at 15:36:03
In reply to Re: Nardil: The Social Anxiety DESTROYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! » number42, posted by ace on September 26, 2009, at 5:50:50
> > > This post here pertains to Nardil's efficacy with regards to it's potent anti-SP properties.... I am trying very hard to parralel it's effects in this disorder via Nardil's MOA
> > > I will not mention it's supreme supreme antidepressant or other anxiolytic effects for the moment. However, I Must hasten to mention also it's applicability in the treatment of OCD, and ruminative type problems.
> > >
> > > Before raising my dose back up to 90mg, there was an acute and painful self-consciousness which rendered my social life non-existant. "What are they thinking of me"? "Am I weird to them"? "If I wear these clothes will I be laughed at"?
> > > "What do I say next"?
> > >
> > > All of this was not psychotic ideation. But painfully self-referential....The brain never stopped!
> > >
> > > OK, raised my dose back to 90mg....by the Grace of God, I had just split with my girl not so long ago.....
> > >
> > > Bang! Within 2 days.......
> > >
> > > Talk about a day and night difference!
> > >
> > > I can go anywhere and I DON'T CARE if people are thinking- actually- I hope they are!!!!
> > >
> > > My natural exuberance, outgoing behaviour and zest for life is no longer thwarted...
> > >
> > > I am free!
> > >
> > > I can dance!
> > >
> > > I can wear what i want!
> > >
> > > I talk to any gals or guys!
> > >
> > > And I get a LOT of phone numbers and dates!!!!!!
> > >
> > > I can be myself and assimilate.....
> > >
> > >
> > > Now, compare this to two months ago- little old Ace sitting in his room studying and too self-conscious to go out for fear of what others would think.....or what i thought they were thinking...
> > >
> > >
> > > I state all of this to urge all of you to give this med a try!!!!!
> > >
> > > You all deserve the same happiness I have got from it.
> > >
> > > I feel like an *ss sometimes letting you know how great I feel- 'cause I know you all are not feeling this. And goodness knows, I have been down that dark, stifling road too many times myself..
> > >
> > > I just truly hope this helps....please never give in....!
> > >
> > >
> > > Ace:)
> > >
> > > Nardil: 90mg
> > > Xanax: CEASED (now used PRN)
> > > Seroquel: CEASED
> > >
> > > Depression
> > > OCD (atypical)
> > > Social Phobia
> > > GAD
> > > Depersonalization Syndrome (with phobic anxiety)
> > >
> > > Current Side Effects: Increased Appetite for chocolate, GI problems, anorgasmia (resolves in time always)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > I'm very glad it works for you. The side effects, especially the insomnia were too much for me.
>
> How long did you wait for it to resolve- use and concomitant meds for this?
>
>
> > I'm Bipolar 2
> >
> > I Take:
> >
> > Prozac, abilify, lamictal, adderall, and valium, and i am doing wonderful!!!
> >
> > #42
>
> Very happy to hear you are well- and that is the main thing!
>
> Stay smiling:)
>
> Ace
>Thanks, you too! :)
#42
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