Posted by phidippus on October 28, 2012, at 16:07:29
In reply to Re: F U Prozac and 5htp and... serotonin crazy makers, posted by PrettyLady on October 28, 2012, at 0:38:36
>Can you please tell me what your agitation/mania is like?
I've never had a pure manic state. When I'm in a mixed state my anxiety goes through the roof. I become very depersonalized and derealized. I start having ideas of reference and often see things that are not there. I have aural hallucinations and strange thoughts or ideas. I become very agitated and can't stay still, so I pace alot. I also have bouts of rage that are scary. My thoughts race.
>All my nerves feel warm, or buzzed. It's hard to explain, but I've never experienced this before. Have you ever felt that before?
I sure have. Some medications have made me feel that way-Treximet, Trileptal, others.
I know you may be confused, but its no reason to be frightened. It may just be a side effect of the medicine you are on.
How much trileptal are you taking?
>I'm also wondering if I can take it and the Lithium Orotate at the same time.
No problem. I took Lithium and Trileptal together for awhile.
>I know you're not a doctor
Actually, I'm studying to be a psychiatrist ;)
>I'm very afraid of being on antidepressants long term
I would worry about getting on the right mood stabilizer before worrying about getting on an antidepressant again.
>the neurotransmitters tend to wear out, and then you get to that spot in life where no matter what antidepressant you switch to, they "poop out".
This is somewhat of a myth. Tachyphylaxis is actually a rare thing and what usually happens is the person taking an antidepressant experiences a worsening of symptoms such that the antidepressant cannot treat them successfully anymore. The best thing to do in this case is augment treatment with another AD.
Ha ave you thought of checking into a hospital?
Eric
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