Posted by Greg A. on February 25, 2003, at 14:27:35
In reply to Re: ECT. » Greg A., posted by ShelliR on February 25, 2003, at 13:53:48
Shelli,
Thanks once again for answering all my questions.
Twenty years of normality from Nardil! Sounds good to me. I have just asked my pdoc about trying Parnate or Nardil. She had mentioned it before but we never did try it. I will keep at her about it. The only thing close I’ve ever been on is Manerix and that did not work for me.
I am still curious about the ‘pain’ and I hope you don’t mind a few more questions. I have always associated the tightness in the chest with anxiety. With me it is almost constant and I would not describe it as painful in a physical sense. The anxiety at times can be totally debilitating for me. I can’t function at all or it just wears me out. I know that during the times when something seems to work and that anxiety is reduced I am not nearly as depressed. I enjoy people more and I feel capable of handling life’s little curve balls. I had a hyperthyroid condition almost 30 years ago that went undiagnosed for several years. During that time the tightness in my chest was at a point where a deep breath, if I could muster one, was painful. I could hardly even speak because of the tightness and shakiness. My current state is not as bad but the similarities are there. I know a few people who are being treated for depression that experience a great deal of physical pain as well. Back problems with no apparent cause. Fibromyalgia. I get very sore and achy when I am most anxious and depressed. The anxiety and depression always go hand in hand for me. Tell me a bit more about pain if you don’t mind. Can you not go back to the Vicodin now?
Greg
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