Posted by SLS on December 10, 2009, at 18:41:44
In reply to Re: Swapping Parnate for Effexor., posted by linkadge on December 10, 2009, at 17:08:32
> What about a med washout / detox.
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> I know I know, I'm not trying to get all naturalistic on you, but coming off meds has sometimes helped me reconsider which directions to take.Well, I have discontinued lithium and am reducing my dosage of Lamictal to get a better idea of where I'm at. I know that the nortriptyline and Lamictal will keep me out of the deepest abyss, so I am reluctant to give them up right now. I have a love-hate relationship with lithium. It does flatten my affect and personality. It makes me passive and reduces motivation and drive. Yet, it can have antidepressant effects. I would like to have remained on it, but I really do think I am better off without it in the short-term. If it turns out that it works wonders when combined with Effexor, then I will need to make compromises.
What do you think of coenzyme Q10? I was looking at adding that along with NAC at some point.
- Scott
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