Posted by phidippus on November 8, 2014, at 6:17:49
In reply to Re: Restarted Abilify - Feeling better., posted by SLS on November 4, 2014, at 23:36:47
>Pindolol? Buspar?
> I haven't tried any of these. I did try Viibryd, though. Regarding Buspar, I am reluctant to try any drug that blocks NE alpha-2 receptors.You should see then if Pindolol might augment your current regiment. There's definitely data backing its efficacy.
How did Viibryd work out for you?
>Unfortunately, Brintellix caused me to cycle and I could not take it anymore.
>
> What was the nature of your cycle? Mania? OCD?Mania.
> > > However, at this juncture, I am not inclined to discontinue Parnate in order to try them.
And trying them in small doses alongside the Parnate is too dangerous?
>I am thinking of returning to work if I can maintain this improvement.
What do you work as?
> Are you afraid switching it out will lead to crushing depression?
>
> Yes.Have you tried any other MAOIs?
> One of the major motivators for me to remain alive is that I know what it is like to live without depression. I hold tightly my memories of remission.
Do you ever stress yourself out trying to gain rremission, thereby leading to more depression.
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> > I am also convinced you are not as depressed as you think you are.>I am uncomfortable disclosing these things, but they do represent professional and objective impressions.
I am so very proud of you for having fought so hard and so long to attain sanity. You have an incredible mind and I have all the faith in the world you will win this war in your brain. You have already won so many battles.
> I'd be happy just to be able to make a living selling cars.
You sell yourself short.
What happens when you become manic?
Eric
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