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Re: Best meds for dysthymia » ihatedrugs

Posted by Englishman006! on July 3, 2013, at 3:04:05

In reply to Re: Best meds for dysthymia » Beckett, posted by ihatedrugs on June 28, 2013, at 21:37:01

> > Hi ihatedrugs, and congratulations on dropping excess medication. I can't remember if you have tried Emsam. It is mildly stimulating, but nothing like a stimulant. I may start it again, idk. Being web-savvy, you may have read Wiki's entry about parnate and the repression/interference with REM sleep.
> >
> > May I ask you a few questions about Vyvance? How long does it last? My 10mgER Adderall poop-out by mid-afternoon. I take one a day and can feel the stages it goes through--yuck.
> >
> > How long has it been part of your regime? Are you fairly happy with it? My fatigue is extreme. I'd like it to work awhile. Next stop, MOAIs :(
> >
> > Continued good wishes.
>
> Vyvanse is the only thing keeping me functional. It's much smoother than Adderall. I don't feel the crash like I did Adderall. It doesn't really speed you up but it lets you get things done. I'm also getting fitted for a cpap breathing machine since I have sleep apnea and that may be causing my fatigue. I live in a golf community and it is so depressing to see 80 yrs old playing all day and telling jokes. I used to be energetic and fun and now I don't even go out (I'm 49). Hope you are doing well.

I don't know much about your history but maybe your best bet would be to aim for becoming medication free... I've heard some miraculous stories regarding CPAP's effects on psychiatric symptoms.

Meds get you so far but prevent you from becoming fully well. They kind of leave you 'letter boxed', apathetic and indifferent. The withdrawal will not be easy and things are likely to worsen before becoming better, but if you can hold your hat long enough to come out the other side it will be worth the suffering. Not working maybe an ideal opportunity to try to withdraw as there's less pressure to function.

If withdrawal become unbearable a one off dose at regular strength should give you some prompt relief. That's a good way to gauge whether it is withdrawal or signs of the old illness returning. If a dose fixes you quite quickly your in withdrawal!

I have a feeling your fatigue may be sleep related too and may respond well to the cpap. Sleep disorders can cause mood disorders so prepare to be surprised.

Good luck!


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