Posted by zonked on September 16, 2011, at 14:00:52
In reply to Re: Why are antidepressants not working anymore?, posted by rjlockhart04-08 on September 16, 2011, at 0:48:18
> Wellbutrin usally gives a sense of energy and improved mood dealing with dopaminegeric action it gives energy and sometimes anxiety. Prozac makes the things not seem so sad and levelizes the mood. Zyprexa is sedating and keeps most thoughts under antipsychotic action.
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> But none of anything I take anymore has an effect on me. NO EFFECT. Why do people not understand that It just won't f*ck*ng workI think these guys have a good point. Are you describing what you've experienced in the past with these specific meds or just posting descriptions about what they do to other people?
What are your symptoms? It sounds like there's a lot of depression and frustration, and you've mentioned ADD. Do you know what your diagnosis is? Do you agree with it?
If you don't, have you had diagnoses in the past that you did agree with? Do you have meds in the past that have worked for you?
Matt, I wonder how you were able to abuse a federal schedule II substance. I mean, you mentioned amphetamine abuse, right? But what was your pattern like? Those drugs are not refillable. Did you just binge every month and then wait for your next RX? Did you use street meth or buy stimulants from other people? No one's going to judge you here if you have; I just think it would be better to have a complete picture...
I am wondering if you're just going through protracted amphetamine withdrawal and perhaps it will be awhile before you find relief--no matter the method. There was a special on, I could be wrong, I think it was 60 minutes; and it focused on street meth addiction, anhedonia (the inability to feel pleasure) can last a long time after stopping chronic amphetamine abuse.
If you don't like this doctor, why don't you ask your Mom if you can see another one? Will your insurance let you? Psychiatry may not be able to help you very much right now, but a second opinion is always a good thing to have in any chronic condition.
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