Posted by klein on April 29, 2014, at 9:41:01
In reply to Re: Agomelatine in USA, posted by Beckett on April 28, 2014, at 14:50:20
> Thank you for the input. This was very helpful, and I appreciate it! I think a discussion with my psych is warranted. Fetzima might be a starting place. I am so sick of this depression which has lasted years (it just goes on and on) with a too brief remission triggered by dexedrine, which was prescribed for depression and triggered hypomania. However, it broke a year long period of anhedonia, which was a miracle. Too bad I build tolerance so quickly.
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> On another thread, there was the suggestion of Nardil. My fear is that it would help, then poop-out. And where would I be? It's a grim thought.Beckett, I think that the key is acceptance. I hated feeling powerless over my depression and I used to struggle a lot with negative thoughts, until I realized that worrying worsened my condition. These days, I try to take it slowly, one day at a time.
Fetsima might work. Nardil might work. If it poops out, there are many other options out there. A med that didn't work for you , say, 3 years ago doesn't mean it couldn't work now because our brain chemistry is dynamic and changes over time (and the reverse is true, something that was a miracle a while ago might do squat if you try it again).
Have you considered seeing two doctors? Maybe you need one who specializes in pain management, along with a pdoc for your depression / OCD / anxiety.
And, sorry to badger you about therapy, but I get a feeling that you somehow feel guilty about your current condition. I think you could really profit from the right kind of counseling.
If money is an issue, there are other alternatives too.
What I'm trying to say is, just try to breathe and calm down and do the next right thing. Focus, don't get overwhelmed. I know it's hard but you can do it :)
Warm regards,
K- PS: there's this book that might help you, it's a short read "The Four Levels of Healing" by Shakti Gawain. It's quite new agey, but it has very useful ideas to help get you organized. Remember that you can overcome depression. Chin up ;)
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