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Posted by JadeKelly on December 4, 2008, at 19:47:13
In reply to Re: no benz BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION ))JadeKelly, posted by that_guy23 on December 4, 2008, at 0:09:37
Hi Shawn from Newfoundland!
No I haven't deserted you, hah. Timing has been perfect here cause as you can see, d/r can offer you the technical med stuff that I can't. I think he's taken an interest (cool) cause you two have some things in common. Usually he just ignores me...ah, jk. Anyway, haven't been feeling to great as of late, not sure if its flu (from wonderful son) or result of 6/7 day NE high after new dose, 40mg now. Nardil2007 warned me about it so all is as it should be!!! Now its waiting time. I now know how you felt having no one to talk to, to guide the way! I probably would have quit this had I not been ready for all the curves in the road!! But I'm stickin with it and so are you, right? I've been following your med talks with d/r he'll steer you in the right direction. There's so much to learn about meds, I'm afraid I'm still quite ignorant about the whole thing. But thats ok, I do feel sure that we're on the right type of meds (MAOI's) and like you, I'm giving it every chance. I keep reading that Nardil takes a little longer to respond, but it also is the one for social anxiety. So stick it out if you can before Parnate trial. I also read your post about your friend/brother Nate showin up thats so great. Just make sure you stay away from the bad stuff!!! Anyway, I'm gonna catch up with you soon about all of it, when I can make good sense! Btw-good for you for getting on that doc thing. Who did you go with for appt? Pusher? haha. Take Care, I'll probably send you a decent post tomorrow. Again, really glad you hooked up with d/r.
Your friend,
~Jade
Posted by desolationrower on December 5, 2008, at 2:16:36
In reply to Re: no benz BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION-Hi that guy!!! » that_guy23, posted by JadeKelly on December 4, 2008, at 19:47:13
> Hi Shawn from Newfoundland!
>
> No I haven't deserted you, hah. Timing has been perfect here cause as you can see, d/r can offer you the technical med stuff that I can't. I think he's taken an interest (cool) cause you two have some things in common. Usually he just ignores me...ah, jk. Anyway, haven't been feeling to great as of late, not sure if its flu (from wonderful son) or result of 6/7 day NE high after new dose, 40mg now. Nardil2007 warned me about it so all is as it should be!!! Now its waiting time. I now know how you felt having no one to talk to, to guide the way! I probably would have quit this had I not been ready for all the curves in the road!! But I'm stickin with it and so are you, right? I've been following your med talks with d/r he'll steer you in the right direction. There's so much to learn about meds, I'm afraid I'm still quite ignorant about the whole thing. But thats ok, I do feel sure that we're on the right type of meds (MAOI's) and like you, I'm giving it every chance. I keep reading that Nardil takes a little longer to respond, but it also is the one for social anxiety. So stick it out if you can before Parnate trial. I also read your post about your friend/brother Nate showin up thats so great. Just make sure you stay away from the bad stuff!!! Anyway, I'm gonna catch up with you soon about all of it, when I can make good sense! Btw-good for you for getting on that doc thing. Who did you go with for appt? Pusher? haha. Take Care, I'll probably send you a decent post tomorrow. Again, really glad you hooked up with d/r.
>
> Your friend,
>
> ~Jadewell, i don't know how to talk to nice people. its too confusing.
-d/r
Posted by JadeKelly on December 5, 2008, at 15:08:48
In reply to Re: no benz BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION-Hi that guy!!!, posted by desolationrower on December 5, 2008, at 2:16:36
> > Hi Shawn from Newfoundland!
> >
> > No I haven't deserted you, hah. Timing has been perfect here cause as you can see, d/r can offer you the technical med stuff that I can't. I think he's taken an interest (cool) cause you two have some things in common. Usually he just ignores me...ah, jk. Anyway, haven't been feeling to great as of late, not sure if its flu (from wonderful son) or result of 6/7 day NE high after new dose, 40mg now. Nardil2007 warned me about it so all is as it should be!!! Now its waiting time. I now know how you felt having no one to talk to, to guide the way! I probably would have quit this had I not been ready for all the curves in the road!! But I'm stickin with it and so are you, right? I've been following your med talks with d/r he'll steer you in the right direction. There's so much to learn about meds, I'm afraid I'm still quite ignorant about the whole thing. But thats ok, I do feel sure that we're on the right type of meds (MAOI's) and like you, I'm giving it every chance. I keep reading that Nardil takes a little longer to respond, but it also is the one for social anxiety. So stick it out if you can before Parnate trial. I also read your post about your friend/brother Nate showin up thats so great. Just make sure you stay away from the bad stuff!!! Anyway, I'm gonna catch up with you soon about all of it, when I can make good sense! Btw-good for you for getting on that doc thing. Who did you go with for appt? Pusher? haha. Take Care, I'll probably send you a decent post tomorrow. Again, really glad you hooked up with d/r.
> >
> > Your friend,
> >
> > ~Jade
>
> well, i don't know how to talk to nice people. its too confusing.
>
> -d/rAh d/r, you are so funny. Well, we make a good team then cause all the niceness in the world isn't gonna help Shawn/that_guy with choosing the best list of augments. Thanks for steppin in!
~Jade
Posted by that_guy23 on December 6, 2008, at 11:58:45
In reply to Re: no benz BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION-Hi that guy!!! » that_guy23, posted by JadeKelly on December 4, 2008, at 19:47:13
Hey jade from ?,
I know you didn't desert me, I just felt like messaging you, I do enjoy our coversation. If you did tell me where your form, sorry, but I seem to have a bad memory.lol.
You are right about d/r, hw is a big help. hes pretty damn smart! Somone I feel I can really trust for advice. He seems to understand my situation, well I guess he's in a similar one, so thats cool. I do feel lucky to have people who are so helpful, and concerned with my problems. I mean I try to give simple advice, but I don't know allot, and don't want to give out false info. My cousin I told you about though has a good book about all the bio meds, she thinks I would enjoy, because I really like to know about meds more, and use for my benefit and help others as well.
I hope you feel better, but at least you know now what to expect, I read the post about nardil2007, and he's just ahead of you, thats pretty lucky, you can pretty much know ahead of time.
MAOI's are something I have faith in, theres just something that won't let me stop it. Oh about the friend/brother thing, i have a great story.
I probably mentioned that it was nates birthday(my best frind) and as I say we get each other like knowonw else would understand. Any way I was supposed to go out for supper with him but he called and said reservations were in like an hour and I had no ride. I assured him though I would meet up with him later.Oh I was on facebook, which I never be, and my female friend who I haven't seen for a while, which I am very fond of and think about all th time, she's like the girl in the rain, like seriously, I always said I would marry her. Any way I messaged he back, not realizing she was online saying she can call or come see me anytime. She asked me what I was doing tonight, I told her about nates b-day later, she said what about right now, since she was in town, I was like nervous as hell, but said just give me like 20 mins to shower and drop down.
So she walked in the door and my heart skipped a beat, like always, she's beatiful, smart, sweeter than sugar, just perfect, in my eyes. So we sat down and started talking, at first I was nrvous, then I started opening up to her, we taked for like 4 1/2 hours, she missed basketball, I and was a little late catching up with nate, but I knew he would understand. Anyway she was so understanding, and I was sure she still felt something for me, because we almost got something on the go a couple years ago, but i'm glad we didn't, cause we would not be like we are now. She does have a boyfriend but she told me she dosn't know what she wants relationship wise, but has the rest of her life kinda planned out. Then she said, "why are you single shawn?". I told her for one thing, right now I choose to be, and also I haven't found the right person. So long story short, I came out and told her taht I think about her all the time, and that she was the girl I wanted, I then added but not yet because I have a long way to go. She also said if we were together I coudln't handle it if you fell back to your old ways, I said hey, don't worry I mean in 6 months to 5 years, I will look you up, and maybe, most likely our lives will be gone in different directions, so I asked her what she thought ,she said, get to the place you want to be, and then we'll talk. I just know it's meant to be. Any way she's gonna vist me at least once a week, and I'm gonna teach her guitar, and have her sing, but she said I will never here her sing, I was like we shall see. That made me so happy.Later on she dropped me off with my buddies, who were all loaded, I gave her a hug and kiss on the cheek and tol her to call me when se got back from st. Johns. Then the first time I exposed myself to all my buddies drinking, it was hard at first, but then I just had such a laugh watching a bunch of drunken fools, it's weird being on the other side of it, and just drank away at my water. They were all asking me, how the f*ck did you do it shawn? I was like it's not easy, I just force myself. It was amaizing, they actually told me they wanted to do it too. I told them, listen, you don't have a drinking problem like me, and don't feel like just cause I have to do it, you guys don't. So that was that night. Last night I hung out with my friend kyle, and he had recently had a bad breakup, and had his heart broke. So we had some deep conversations, I told him that I had been through allot buddy, and I'm hear. He said something to me that made me fell so much better. He said shawn, like you didn't only quit drinking, you quit smoking, we were so worried because you were doing ex and blow, everyday, and your face was white a sunk in, and everbody says they've never seen someone as strong as me. I just dropped it, and he had quit pot, which he smoked all day everyday, but he replaced it with alcohol. We dropped him at the bar, and I told him me and him are gonna chill tommorrow(today), without the booze and, he can talk to me about anything, and I realized even in the last couple of days, just don't keep anything inside, which I realized more last night, I seen so many people who were so happy to see me, and so proud of me saying how strong I was. It was a mjor boost, and when I got around people who I'm usually shy with, I coud'nt shut up. I don't know if it was the meds, or just the the feeling of strength people made me see I had. I definately feel happier when I'm with my friends, just being ther and getting out, but I still always have that initial nervousness, but like you said, I am staying with this nardil, maybe for longer then I said before especially it I get augmentation.
I told the doctor to fax my referall, but of course they mailed it. It should get there tuesday or wednesday. So hopefully they see I've been a regular patient for years and maybe will get me in before chritmas. And yes it's the "pusher" lol.
Well thats my last couple of days, I'm getting out more, and enjoying, with my close friends. Hopefully I can keep it up.
Hope to hear back soon.
your friend,
thatSHWANguy
Posted by JadeKelly on December 7, 2008, at 12:30:00
In reply to Re: no benz BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION-Hi that guy!!!, posted by that_guy23 on December 6, 2008, at 11:58:45
> Hey jade from ?,
Haha, Hey Shawn, from US, beyond that I'll tell ya anything you want to know if you want to babblemail me. Just find one of my posts and click on the blue name, then follow prompts to send. Actually I'll send you one, then if you want to use it you can! This post first! So how are things? I know the're good, already read to bottom!!!
>
> I know you didn't desert me(Never!!!) Just trying to figure some stuff out.
, I just felt like messaging you, I do enjoy our coversation. If you did tell me where your form, sorry, but I seem to have a bad memory.lol.
*(SAME!)I enjoy our conversations too. Message me anytime. I'll do same. Like I know with friend and girl in town it may be a while till I hear from you! But you have to tell somebody, right!!
>
> You are right about d/r, he is a big help. hes pretty damn smart! Somone I feel I can really trust for advice. He seems to understand my situation, well I guess he's in a similar one, so thats cool.Yeah, please ask d/r if you ever aren't sure about a med, dose, etc. I would, even if prescibed by Doc.
I do feel lucky to have people who are so helpful, and concerned with my problems. I mean I try to give simple advice, but I don't know allot, and don't want to give out false info.
Well, first, people like to help people who are helping themselves. You're a young adult, and taking charge of your life. Keep doing that and I have the feeling you'll have all the help you need.
Second, lets face it, we both came here for help! But we both have things to offer, some guy is probably following your story right now and gaining hope from it. Maybe he won't self medicate cause he sees a better way.
Yeah, me too! I found that any "bad" info I give out is going to be erring on the side of caution, AS YOU WELL KNOW!!! People don't want to hear that. Now,I just post what are my personal experiences. Or someone close to me.
My cousin I told you about though has a good book about all the bio meds, she thinks I would enjoy, because I really like to know about meds more, and use for my benefit and help others as well.Exactly. Me too. I want that book the Doc's use, but in English. I don't discount personal experience here tho either. I had 15 minutes with my PDoc to explain MAOI's. That's just not enough time to use them safely. It's up to us.
>
> I hope you feel better, but at least you know now what to expect, I read the post about nardil2007, and he's just ahead of you, thats pretty lucky, you can pretty much know ahead of time.Yeah, if not for him, I may have quit by now. Either way, at least I wont second geuss myself. I'm really glad for the help, too!
>
> MAOI's are something I have faith in, theres just something that won't let me stop it.I feel the same way.
Oh about the friend/brother thing, i have a great story.
>
> I probably mentioned that it was nates birthday(my best frind) and as I say we get each other like knowonw else would understand. Any way I was supposed to go out for supper with him but he called and said reservations were in like an hour and I had no ride. I assured him though I would meet up with him later.Oh I was on facebook, which I never be, and my female friend who I haven't seen for a while, which I am very fond of and think about all th time, she's like the girl in the rain, like seriously, I always said I would marry her. Any way I messaged he back, not realizing she was online saying she can call or come see me anytime. She asked me what I was doing tonight, I told her about nates b-day later, she said what about right now, since she was in town, I was like nervous as hell, but said just give me like 20 mins to shower and drop down.
> So she walked in the door and my heart skipped a beat, like always, she's beatiful, smart, sweeter than sugar, just perfect, in my eyes. So we sat down and started talking, at first I was nrvous, then I started opening up to her, we taked for like 4 1/2 hours, she missed basketball, I and was a little late catching up with nate, but I knew he would understand. Anyway she was so understanding, and I was sure she still felt something for me, because we almost got something on the go a couple years ago, but i'm glad we didn't, cause we would not be like we are now. She does have a boyfriend but she told me she dosn't know what she wants relationship wise, but has the rest of her life kinda planned out. Then she said, "why are you single shawn?". I told her for one thing, right now I choose to be, and also I haven't found the right person. So long story short, I came out and told her taht I think about her all the time, and that she was the girl I wanted, I then added but not yet because I have a long way to go. She also said if we were together I coudln't handle it if you fell back to your old ways, I said hey, don't worry I mean in 6 months to 5 years, I will look you up, and maybe, most likely our lives will be gone in different directions, so I asked her what she thought ,she said, get to the place you want to be, and then we'll talk. I just know it's meant to be. Any way she's gonna vist me at least once a week, and I'm gonna teach her guitar, and have her sing, but she said I will never here her sing, I was like we shall see. That made me so happy.Wow Shawn!!! Is this the girl with the eyes, haha!!! You didn't tell me you had a girl in mind! Well, see what good comes when you help yourself! She sounds like a real sweetheart and something to really look forward to when you are ready! Sounds like she's interested in you, also! What timing for her to show up, and your friend! You must be feeling pretty good right now!
>
> Later on she dropped me off with my buddies, who were all loaded, I gave her a hug and kiss on the cheek and tol her to call me when se got back from st. Johns. Then the first time I exposed myself to all my buddies drinking, it was hard at first, but then I just had such a laugh watching a bunch of drunken fools, it's weird being on the other side of it, and just drank away at my water. They were all asking me, how the f*ck did you do it shawn? I was like it's not easy, I just force myself. It was amaizing, they actually told me they wanted to do it too. I told them, listen, you don't have a drinking problem like me, and don't feel like just cause I have to do it, you guys don't. So that was that night. Last night I hung out with my friend kyle, and he had recently had a bad breakup, and had his heart broke. So we had some deep conversations, I told him that I had been through allot buddy, and I'm hear. He said something to me that made me fell so much better. He said shawn, like you didn't only quit drinking, you quit smoking, we were so worried because you were doing ex and blow, everyday, and your face was white a sunk in, and everbody says they've never seen someone as strong as me. I just dropped it, and he had quit pot, which he smoked all day everyday, but he replaced it with alcohol. We dropped him at the bar, and I told him me and him are gonna chill tommorrow(today), without the booze and, he can talk to me about anything, and I realized even in the last couple of days, just don't keep anything inside, which I realized more last night, I seen so many people who were so happy to see me, and so proud of me saying how strong I was. It was a mjor boost, and when I got around people who I'm usually shy with, I coud'nt shut up. I don't know if it was the meds, or just the the feeling of strength people made me see I had.Gosh, Shawn, this is so great!!!! continue, haha
I definately feel happier when I'm with my friends, just being ther and getting out, but I still always have that initial nervousness, but like you said, I am staying with this nardil, maybe for longer then I said before especially it I get augmentation.
Sounds like maybe you are already getting results, Shawn. You're so much better than when I first met you. They say sometimes others notice first! Has your family noticed/said anything? Course thats harder cause they see you everyday.
>
> I told the doctor to fax my referall, but of course they mailed it. It should get there tuesday or wednesday. So hopefully they see I've been a regular patient for years and maybe will get me in before chritmas. And yes it's the "pusher" lol.He scares me a little, but it seems this is the only way. What did you decide on? PLEASE be careful. You have so much going for you now. How are you feeling on the Nardil by the way? Give me some details when you have time. Also, let me know what the new Doc says when that happens. What I've done in past that sometimes works, is call to see if there are any cancelations, you may get in sooner.
>
> Well thats my last couple of days, I'm getting out more, and enjoying, with my close friends. Hopefully I can keep it up.And a GREAT couple of days it was!! You WILL Keep it up. You're a strong guy. You're becoming MY inspiration!
>
> Hope to hear back soon.
>
> your friend,
thatjadegirl!
>
>
Posted by that_guy23 on December 9, 2008, at 14:42:51
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION-Hi that guy!!! » that_guy23, posted by JadeKelly on December 7, 2008, at 12:30:00
Hey Jade, I have some more great news, Ive been getting out around more and seeing everybody, that I hadn't seen in a while, they all do see a big change, and I beleive I am feeling better, and want to get out more often. I'm actually told that i'm the strongest person some people have seen. These are the people that know haow bad into it all i was.
Heres the greatest news, sunday, I was stuck home alone, but it wasn't that big a deal, I talked to one of my female friends on the internet, and she said sh had nothing to do and missed me. This wasn't the same one I had mentioned before. Any way, she ended up coming over. One thing led to another, we talked and talked and talked. Se has an acute case of bipolar, but she deals with it on her own, and she is very strong, I seen her come a long way!! It turned out she had feelings for more for a like 6 or 7 months. I had always kinda thought of her that way as well, but she never showed me signs. One thing led to another and we hooked up. I am starting to fall for her already too, and we now go out. She was pretty bad into drugs, and she's giving it up, for me, and has one chance, if shes falls back, thats as far as it can go. But I beleive in her. I stll have low blood pressure ansd sexuall as effects, which she knows, but I am still planning on getting that augmentation.
well I must go and get ready, I'm waitiing on my girlfriend.
hope to hear from you soon.
your friend,
Shawn
Posted by JadeKelly on December 9, 2008, at 16:14:18
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION-Hi that guy!!!, posted by that_guy23 on December 9, 2008, at 14:42:51
> Hey Jade, I have some more great news, Ive been getting out around more and seeing everybody, that I hadn't seen in a while, they all do see a big change, and I beleive I am feeling better, and want to get out more often. I'm actually told that i'm the strongest person some people have seen. These are the people that know haow bad into it all i was.
>
> Heres the greatest news, sunday, I was stuck home alone, but it wasn't that big a deal, I talked to one of my female friends on the internet, and she said sh had nothing to do and missed me. This wasn't the same one I had mentioned before. Any way, she ended up coming over. One thing led to another, we talked and talked and talked. Se has an acute case of bipolar, but she deals with it on her own, and she is very strong, I seen her come a long way!! It turned out she had feelings for more for a like 6 or 7 months. I had always kinda thought of her that way as well, but she never showed me signs. One thing led to another and we hooked up. I am starting to fall for her already too, and we now go out. She was pretty bad into drugs, and she's giving it up, for me, and has one chance, if shes falls back, thats as far as it can go. But I beleive in her. I stll have low blood pressure ansd sexuall as effects, which she knows, but I am still planning on getting that augmentation.
>
> well I must go and get ready, I'm waitiing on my girlfriend.
>
> hope to hear from you soon.
>
> your friend,
> ShawnGood grief shawn!
You've turned into the poster child for Nardil! You sound happy, do you attribute that to Nardil, or just good timing and people getting in touch, etc? Doesn't sound like social Phobia to me! If thats social phobia, give me some. Also, was wondering what you're BP has been like. I'm wondering if thats whats making me so tired all the time. Has your's evened out, and you have more energy?
Well anyway, so glad to hear about your new social life. Seems you've become a social butterfly, all your friends want some of what you have, which is strength. Good for you. Once again, you inspire me. Okay, have fun on your date and we'll talk again soon. Want to hear about your "girls" haha, but also about what you're feeling on Nardil. This gives me new faith.
>
Posted by that_guy23 on December 10, 2008, at 12:01:36
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION » that_guy23, posted by JadeKelly on December 9, 2008, at 16:14:18
hey jade!
haha, thtas a good one, but I wouldn't go that far with it. I am happier and I can attribute that to nardil, but it's also allot of pushing myself, but the nardil pushed me, and like you said everything happened at once. Before danielle came over, this girl added me to msn, and it was like the first time iv'e been on it for about 2 years. I asked her if I new her, it turned out that she put in the wrong email adress, but she was like, your cute, I told her she was pretty fine herself. SHe was from St. Johns, and we had plans to meet up the next time I was in there, but thats just an example of how things are happening, I'm getting close to my girlfriend, which just happened out of know where. She has to quit the prty scene, and she wants to, she says she wouldn't do anything like that ,which dosen't compare close to having me. So this friday the 2 of us are actually babysitting my cousin.
I can see how you would say it dosen't sound like SP, but it's still there and I find maybe the depression has relieved more, but both have changed, and yes through the nardil. I upped the dosage on my own to 90, and see old pdoc. tommorrow, because the hospital mailed my referall, instead of faxing it, and they still didn't recieve it, after specifacally telling them 2-3 times That i would appretiate getting it faxed, and they are expecting it. But I guess thats all you can do. I figur just so I don't screw myself over I should go to my appointment. But I feel that the nardil will have more effect yet.
My BP is actually pretty low, even lower than it was when I had hypotension, and I have a machine to keep track of it. it's been as low as 70's/40's to 90's/50's-low 60's. My energy dosn't actually seem so bad, although it's not top notch. Its the cold that I can't handle at all.
Thank you I have been more social, but far from a social butterfly. It has been much easier just being more open with people, so yes the nardil, is something I still have faith in, and If I were you, I would definately stick out that parnate, I beleive theres just something about these MAOI's. Parnate is supposed to be better for depression, but I have Sp + depression so maybe nardil would be better for me. Only time will tell. So tell me all about the parnate, and how you've been, but remember, unless you have to stop, stick with it.
Thanks, it's amazing that I inspire you, but I do have a ways to go.
hope to hear from you soon.
Your good friend shawn
Posted by JadeKelly on December 12, 2008, at 17:59:07
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION, posted by that_guy23 on December 10, 2008, at 12:01:36
> hey jade!
>
> haha, thtas a good one, but I wouldn't go that far with it.Hi Mr. Popularity!
Eveyone wants to have what Shawn has! Btw-I think my last post got cut off for som reason. Don't remember how long it was, but oh well.
>I am happier and I can attribute that to nardil, but it's also allot of pushing myself, but the nardil pushed me, and like you said everything happened at once.
Shawn, the Nardil helped, but YOU made all this happen. Take the credit, guy!>Before danielle came over, this girl added me to msn, and it was like the first time iv'e been on it for about 2 years. I asked her if I new her, it turned out that she put in the wrong email adress,
(I doubt that seriously, haha)
but she was like, your cute, I told her she was pretty fine herself. SHe was from St. Johns, and we had plans to meet up the next time I was in there, but thats just an example of how things are happening, I'm getting close to my girlfriend, which just happened out of know where. She has to quit the prty scene, and she wants to, she says she wouldn't do anything like that ,which dosen't compare close to having me. So this friday the 2 of us are actually babysitting my cousin.
Girlfriend? Shawn, you stud, haha. What about the other girl, I thought she was "the one" Well, you'll have to figure out all these girls showin up I geuss. Word must be spreading!! Shawn's clean!!!
>
> I can see how you would say it dosen't sound like SP, but it's still there and I find maybe the depression has relieved more, but both have changed, and yes through the nardil. I upped the dosage on my own to 90, and see old pdoc. tommorrow, because the hospital mailed my referall, instead of faxing it, and they still didn't recieve it, after specifacally telling them 2-3 times That i would appretiate getting it faxed, and they are expecting it. But I guess thats all you can do. I figur just so I don't screw myself over I should go to my appointment. But I feel that the nardil will have more effect yet.Oh, don't forget, if you need earlier appt with new doc, just call every so often, sound a little desperate haha, and they will remember you if a cancellation comes up.
No, I'm sure SP can be debilitating, it just shows how much strength you have. You have overcome so much I'm amazed. Later, when you want, we'll look at old posts, cause you are a new man! What has your family been saying? They must be so proud of you.
>
> My BP is actually pretty low, even lower than it was when I had hypotension, and I have a machine to keep track of it. it's been as low as 70's/40's to 90's/50's-low 60's. My energy dosn't actually seem so bad, although it's not top notch. Its the cold that I can't handle at all.Yeah, mine got down to 63/48, thought I was going to faint more than once! I've been eating salt tablets, drinking gatorade (electrolites), coffee, I even recently read Ibuprefen is good for low blood pressure. Oh, and drinking LOTS of water.
>> Thank you I have been more social, but far from a social butterfly. It has been much easier just being more open with people, so yes the nardil, is something I still have faith in, and If I were you, I would definately stick out that parnate, I beleive theres just something about these MAOI's. Parnate is supposed to be better for depression, but I have Sp + depression so maybe nardil would be better for me. Only time will tell. So tell me all about the parnate, and how you've been, but remember, unless you have to stop, stick with it.
Well, I have no intention of quitting . I've come this far, right? I have that same feeling you do. I think you have to go all the way and see what you've got. And thats what I'm going to do. If I don't get the result I want, I'll augment. I'm thinking of adding Lamictal. I'd rather have Ritalin, but I can't imagine any PDoc's prescribing it. Hey, wait! What about the Pusher?? haha. Get his number for me and we can do some business. JK of course!
> > Thanks, it's amazing that I inspire you, but I do have a ways to go.Well you DO inspire me now, so I can't wait to see what a "ways to go" looks like!! Oh, did you get that book? I think your cousin mentioned it?
Glad to hear you and your girl are babysitting. I think thats cool.>
> hope to hear from you soon.
>
> Your good friend shawnHope to hear from YOU soon,
Your good friend,
~Jade.....Tag, your it!
Posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 1:49:24
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION » that_guy23, posted by JadeKelly on December 12, 2008, at 17:59:07
Thanks so much jade for starting this thread. I've been lazy about many things and one has been posting/reading on this site. I always have finals this week. About three weeks ago I had syncope twice during a day (I was on 90mg, titrated up there too fast) in two different locations. First, when I woke up and hopped(not really) out of bed to get my girlfriend out of the house before the roommates (parents) woke up. Withing seconds my vision got blurry and my head got painfully (moderate) hot and I lost consciousness for a few seconds...Thus falling face forward onto a wooden chair (with the seat facing the other way)
Posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 1:55:27
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION, posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 1:49:24
(I am going to post this in intervals as to not lose anything like people on here have been)
I regained consciousness as soon or a half of a second after I had fainted. The second time was when I went to my primary care to ask for and eventually receive Cialis (oh yeah). I sat down for a few waiting for them to call me only to remember I had to go sign in and all that (I'm new to this place, I wasn't delirious....yet). I got up walked four feet over and as I was waiting for the receptionist
Posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 2:04:57
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION, posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 1:55:27
to notice me I looked at the other receptionships in the tiny little office through the window and they all began to turn red and trippy. I remember briefly thinking to myself "oh sh*t; not again!" and right there it did. I could hear as I was falling into the abyss cries from them about catching me or something. Surprisingly, the receptionist did. I regained what large amount of consciousness I lost and was being carried to the room where they took my blood pressure and an EKG. They were both fine...I think the BP may have been a little on the bad side. I asked the nurse's aid what it looked like and she said I kind've made a doggy paddle thing with my hands (to catch the wall in front of me) and thats how they noticed I was going down. So I didn't just plummet, I slowly fell giving off a fainters facial expression. It was still a nice catch, thinking back to it she got up off her chair (which are giant balls..don't ask) ran three feet to her right out of the office, ran another three feet, and then stutter stepped left to catch me.
Posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 2:14:50
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION, posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 2:04:57
I was just dehydrated, after drinking copious amounts of water and given the instruction not to drive my mom showed up and we went to the store and I got some gatorade. I had little hypotension...I was actually comandeering the shopping cart. So all was well. My mom has always hated Nardil though, because of the diet. She has no idea about anything and if I think a drugs best she opposes...She thought I was manic when I was saying my grades were really good when I just started Adderall and then figuratively slapped her in the face with deans list. But that...and my relationship with the devil are a different story entirely...The rest of the day went on good, I had a BP cuff and it was continuously giving me good news. It was a thing of the past, a side effect gone wrong because of dehydration and being at such a dose too quickly. Later that night, having not slept in a while I popped a seroquel for my 3rd time in the 6 months since it was in my posession after one of my friends didn't want it. I read up on it because the other two times I wasnt on Nardil and got ready to be knocked out for a solid 16 hours. Right after that, my parents came downstairs saying they couldn't go to bed if I wasnt checked out at the ER. This was the worst hospital experience of my life...
Posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 2:23:22
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION, posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 2:14:50
(back to the manic part I had taken every goddamn SSRI under the sun...right...mania...)Moving on. I was wheelchaired (they had to) to my room and greeted by what would turn out to be a nurse on crank. Those who escorted me left and the nurse expectedly told me to sit on the bed. So I obeyed. She then grabbed me (as if infuriated with an insubordinate delinquent)and goes " no lay back!" and "comfortly" forces my head against the pillow. Nothing (aside from her actions) was urgent keep in mind. She had just come back from railing a line or something. More abuse from her ensued...and then I was asked if I would provide a urine sample. WIth nothing to hide even if it were a drug test for a PO, I simply said "yes." "Really?" She was shocked. "Usually people aren't as enthusiastic about giving urine samples." So...I tried. And tried. I was experiencing urinary retention at home for a few days before this
Posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 2:32:41
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION, posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 2:23:22
but never this bad. I asked for privacy and as much as I wanted to, couldn't. I forgot to mention, my pupils were off and on dilating the days (idk how many) before the hospital. It was established among everyone attending including my parents that I wasn't high for the 15th hour and it was just a s/e. The MD's knew, etc. So the nurse barged into the bathroom where I was trying to go. She slammed the door shut (with many doctors and nurses right outside doing their own thing) and I told her I simply couldn't do it. They told me earlier when I couldn't that the last resort was a catheter so you know I was trying! Not wanting to hold it up any further..."I'm thinking a catheter would be best as much as I don't want to say it." The nurse had many awful things to say about me but this stood out the most "You look like you're on drugs (Okay, I know I do my eyes are dilated as hell not a bad assumption) and you act like you're on drugs!* Noone is ever enthusiastic(?) about getting a catheter!"
Posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 2:46:23
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION, posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 2:32:41
"You act like you're on drugs!"...That was a low blow that I could not accept. I was always labeled the sketchy kid...hearing it time and time again. This was due to my treatment-resistant social anxiety (could be more d/x's...)as I finally got the N. I treat everyone with respect as they all deserve it and was doing so the whole time. That one comment...We walked back to my room where the MD and his staff was, and my parents. The nurse put on a kind face and informed the MD of what she was going to do (catheterization of course.) She also said something else on the bad side and I right there called her out in front of the entire medical staff. "You also said that I act like I am on drugs in the bathroom." Everyone but her and my parents (who don't buy a thing I say) were blatantly shocked. Nurse: (with a front..an almost heavenly voice) "No, Kevin we had a frank conversation and I noticed your eyes and saw they were dilated. All I said was it looks like you're on drugs." Mom: " Yeah, it was only because your eyes are dilated." "No, she said that (i'd italicize this) I act like I am on drugs. I find that offensive [/i] Mom x2 :"No, no you look like you are on drugs." *laughs between my parents and the nurse...not the rest of the staff. We move on to the catheterization..they all exit..The nurse becomes and talks like a whole new person and I think to myself, hey the rest of the night won't be so bad...Aside from the ensuing procedure. So I got a tube plugged where it shouldn't go and it was pretty painful. A very weird pain. Relief of my bladder though...
Posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 2:54:43
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION, posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 2:46:23
I know all about the checking up on patients with catheters playing with the tube etc...I've seen it all go down I've witnessed many medical things and have good knowledge in the very easy field that is nursing. She came in to check on me and the bag and played with the tube and then I could see from her face that she was up to something. I could see her job was done, she glanced up at me to see if I wasn't looking and then tugged harder than you should on the catheter. It was the worst pain I had ever felt in my life...The tube is pronged at the end in your bladder. She did it again. I simply asked "Why?" She was very sorry, of course. Earlier during this ordeal I asked her if she was familiar with MAOIs because we were having a discussion and she goes "uhhh yeah...Im a nurse." So I sit there in pain and she's staring at my bottle which I gave to her after she got into my face and asked me if I had taken too many. Amazingly, someone printed out the info for her and she goes "wow, you really can't eat all these?" What an ego, she didn't know anything about MAOI's. So she was chatting with the lady on the computer right outside my door as she sat on the table in front of me. She gave that lady the bottle and that lady dumped all 127 pills in the trash (it was the rest of a partial). Not inexpensive stuff either...I didn't have to be there in the first place. But I was. I stayed overnight...
Posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 3:00:51
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION-Hi that guy!!! » that_guy23, posted by JadeKelly on December 7, 2008, at 12:30:00
I had a visit with my esteemed psychologist soon after (Dr. Tokarz of Cotuit, MA) who told me to just take it slow from now on. Later on I had one with my psychiatrist and told him about it as well. He wrote me provigil for the daytime sedation as well...which requires PA and its finals time and still nothing. (script submitted 12/08.) The pharmacist, whom is going to be one of my recommendations to pharmacy school, sent my insurance company a facsimile with a note on it and told me to call them monday and use only nice words as if it hadn't been too long. Gotta love pharmacists..
Posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 3:05:01
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION-Hi that guy!!!, posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 3:00:51
and oh yeah...I took 15 for one day and now 30 for at least a week. No relief but my sex drive is now back after....months? One ssri on a low dose it was pretty cool to last forever...but now I last forever (1/8 as long as that though....still straight) and I actually enjoy it. I am going to continue Nardil but am losing faith. I am in the midst of CBT right now and still 2.5 mg kpin needing something else so I can get off this depression exacerbating anxiety-killing machine. peace
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Posted by JadeKelly on December 14, 2008, at 10:01:00
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION, posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 1:49:24
> Thanks so much jade for starting this thread. I've been lazy about many things and one has been posting/reading on this site. I always have finals this week. About three weeks ago I had syncope twice during a day (I was on 90mg, titrated up there too fast) in two different locations. First, when I woke up and hopped(not really) out of bed to get my girlfriend out of the house before the roommates (parents) woke up. Withing seconds my vision got blurry and my head got painfully (moderate) hot and I lost consciousness for a few seconds...Thus falling face forward onto a wooden chair (with the seat facing the other way)
Kenny/Kevin,
I was sorry to see in another post that you are still taking Nardil, along with 40mg Adderall. Maybe reading this post, and seeing that That_guy doesn't want Adderall anymore will be encouraging to you. I hope so. Oh, and your welcome!! I geuss you can still remember that I started this thread for you and that_guy so you wouldn't end up on dangerous stims. Oh well.
Posted by JadeKelly on December 14, 2008, at 10:37:27
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION, posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 2:46:23
> "You act like you're on drugs!"...That was a low blow that I could not accept. I was always labeled the sketchy kid...hearing it time and time again. This was due to my treatment-resistant social anxiety (could be more d/x's...)as I finally got the N. I treat everyone with respect as they all deserve it and was doing so the whole time. That one comment...We walked back to my room where the MD and his staff was, and my parents. The nurse put on a kind face and informed the MD of what she was going to do (catheterization of course.) She also said something else on the bad side and I right there called her out in front of the entire medical staff. "You also said that I act like I am on drugs in the bathroom." Everyone but her and my parents (who don't buy a thing I say) were blatantly shocked. Nurse: (with a front..an almost heavenly voice) "No, Kevin we had a frank conversation and I noticed your eyes and saw they were dilated. All I said was it looks like you're on drugs." Mom: " Yeah, it was only because your eyes are dilated." "No, she said that (i'd italicize this) I act like I am on drugs. I find that offensive [/i] Mom x2 :"No, no you look like you are on drugs." *laughs between my parents and the nurse...not the rest of the staff. We move on to the catheterization..they all exit..The nurse becomes and talks like a whole new person and I think to myself, hey the rest of the night won't be so bad...Aside from the ensuing procedure. So I got a tube plugged where it shouldn't go and it was pretty painful. A very weird pain. Relief of my bladder though...
The hospital thought you were on DRUGS?? WOW! That is shocking. I mean, you told them about the Nardil, 40mg Adderrall, Benzos, etc. Right? Well glad you got an overnight stay to make sure you were relatively stable until you saw your specialists. Well, you take care now, I know you don't like to keep hearing this Kenny, but 40mg Adderall is very dangerous with Nardil. The fact that you keep posting it at various threads indicates a cry for attention. I'm sorry I couldn't do more for you. Good Luck though!
Posted by Phillipa on December 14, 2008, at 18:31:51
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION, posted by kenny7 on December 14, 2008, at 3:05:01
Kenny sorry your treatment was so terrible in my opinion. That catheter had about 10cc's of air to form a balloon and keep it in place. Another needle syringe should have been introduced into the port on the catheter and the air taken out then the catheter would have slip right out. That was a lot of trauma for a delicate area. As far as your meds shouldn't have been dumped but sent to pharmacy til discharge. Unfortunately when I was in nursing school l983-85 they did not teach us a thing about MAOI's just that they were older meds no longer used. Patients were treated with TCA's and then the SSRI's. Bad experience for you and I'm so sorry about that. Love Phillipa
Posted by tecknohed on December 14, 2008, at 22:17:19
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION » kenny7, posted by Phillipa on December 14, 2008, at 18:31:51
Very late on this one but here's my thoughts.
Problem with Nardil is you cant really do that much else with it. Its a very strong drug and prone to side effects, esp when combo. I wish I gave it up soon as it pooped out. Most helpfull combos were Klonopin, Wellbutrin, Provigil, Caffein. All short lived except Klon.
Switch to Marplan. Its still a very potent MAOI, yet allows you to augment/enhance without the feeling of toxic build up or lethergy.
I even took a decent dose of MDMA with it - was fine though completely blotted ;) Cocain fine too, NOT that I would know....
I plan to try Yohimbine next.60-70mg Marplan
3-4mg Klonopin
Wellbutrin 300mg
+ stack of nootropics. YUM
Posted by JadeKelly on December 14, 2008, at 23:09:25
In reply to Re: BEST NARDIL AUGMENTION, posted by tecknohed on December 14, 2008, at 22:17:19
> Very late on this one but here's my thoughts.
>
> Problem with Nardil is you cant really do that much else with it. Its a very strong drug and prone to side effects, esp when combo. I wish I gave it up soon as it pooped out. Most helpfull combos were Klonopin, Wellbutrin, Provigil, Caffein. All short lived except Klon.
>
> Switch to Marplan. Its still a very potent MAOI, yet allows you to augment/enhance without the feeling of toxic build up or lethergy.
> I even took a decent dose of MDMA with it - was fine though completely blotted ;) Cocain fine too, NOT that I would know....
> I plan to try Yohimbine next.
>
> 60-70mg Marplan
> 3-4mg Klonopin
> Wellbutrin 300mg
> + stack of nootropics. YUM
>
>
Tecknohead,While its always nice to have different viewpoints, advising people to switch MAOI's (Nardil to Marplan) so that they may safely combine an MAOI with dangerous illegal drugs such as those you listed: MDMA, Cocaine, etc. is not only irresponsible, it could get someone killed. Please do not post anything like this again. Thank You,
~Jade
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