Posted by bleauberry on February 26, 2012, at 6:55:23
In reply to Best non-MAOI for these symptoms?, posted by davidla on February 25, 2012, at 10:55:16
While any of the meds stand a chance of working, fairly random guess on any doctor's part, some might have a bit more potential for your particular presentation than others.
Just my opinion but I would stay away from effexor or cymbalta as first choices simply because if they end up being failed choices, they are some of the worst to try to get off of for most people.
The first med to pop into my mind was paxil. Any of the ssris can fit your profile, but I think paxil has an edge. I like SLS idea of adafranil, probably more side effects but good med.#4 on your list might be the most difficult to deal with because it can be a likely start-up complication with any of these meds. And if so it usually takes several weeks to resolve as the body slowly adapts and adjusts. So I think having something on board for as-needed management of irritability will be important. Personally I would turn to Lemon Balm, Passion Flower, Skullcap...in tincture form. They can all work to smooth out a wave of irritability in about 20 minutes and are healthy in other ways, non-toxic, few if any side effects other than general calming, and mix fine with most meds.
If you want to avoid the medication route altogether then look no further than Rhodiola Rosea. It has a significant likelihood of dealing with your depression in a couple weeks, sometimes starting the first day, social anxiety a week to two, OCD guessing about 3-4 weeks, and irritability a couple weeks. The trick is the dose....higher doses are generally more soothing, lower doses more stimulating.
With whatever you choose, best wishes!
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