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Posted by Lamdage22 on April 3, 2018, at 5:21:37
In reply to Re: i dont know if i should continue LDN » Lamdage22, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 1, 2018, at 17:23:52
Maybe but it could be placebo. Right now i am thinking to continue the trial. I took 3mg yesterday.
Posted by SLS on April 3, 2018, at 6:17:10
In reply to Re: i dont know if i should continue LDN, posted by Lamdage22 on April 3, 2018, at 5:21:37
> Maybe but it could be placebo. Right now i am thinking to continue the trial. I took 3mg yesterday.
I really hope it helps you. From what you have read, how long will LDN take to work for depression?
- Scott
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 3, 2018, at 9:37:43
In reply to Re: i dont know if i should continue LDN » Lamdage22, posted by SLS on April 3, 2018, at 6:17:10
Hi Scott,
i think it can take up to 6 weeks on the highest dosage. I feel funny on LDN and i think my driving is affected. I take public transport!
Posted by Hugh on April 3, 2018, at 11:51:26
In reply to i dont know if i should continue LDN, posted by Lamdage22 on April 1, 2018, at 2:43:28
> I am anxious because the low dose naltrexone is not approved for anything.
Naltrexone has been an approved drug since 1984. You're just taking a very low dosage of it. And prescription drugs are frequently prescribed off-label to treat conditions that they weren't approved for.
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 6, 2018, at 13:42:23
In reply to Re: i dont know if i should continue LDN » Lamdage22, posted by Hugh on April 3, 2018, at 11:51:26
Hey babblefriends,
this Rupatadine actually works quite well for me. Can i Take it 3 weeks in a row? Will i ruin the effects by taking it every day?
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 6, 2018, at 15:17:52
In reply to For how long can i take Rupatadine?, posted by Lamdage22 on April 6, 2018, at 13:42:23
Hi.
>Can i Take it 3 weeks in a row?
Yes, that's fine. You can take the antihistamine rupatadine regularly if needed.
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 8, 2018, at 2:43:29
In reply to Re: For how long can i take Rupatadine? » Lamdage22, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 6, 2018, at 15:17:52
I can now sleep again without too much allergy. Even without Rupatadine. I have quit Naltrexone. I am just not in the mood for too much experimenting. Picked up some Rhodolia Rosea.
Thanks for your answers.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 8, 2018, at 15:38:16
In reply to Re: For how long can i take Rupatadine?, posted by Lamdage22 on April 8, 2018, at 2:43:29
You're welcome.
Is Rhodiola a new experiment though, or something you've found useful numerous times before?
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 9, 2018, at 11:52:15
In reply to Re: For how long can i take Rupatadine? » Lamdage22, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 8, 2018, at 15:38:16
Hey ed,
you are right, i really dont know what to do here.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 9, 2018, at 14:09:44
In reply to Re: For how long can i take Rupatadine?, posted by Lamdage22 on April 9, 2018, at 11:52:15
Well....
What problems and symptoms do you still have which you're trying to improve?
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 10, 2018, at 1:40:13
In reply to Re: For how long can i take Rupatadine? » Lamdage22, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 9, 2018, at 14:09:44
Lack of motivation and anxiety!
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 10, 2018, at 5:51:19
In reply to Re: For how long can i take Rupatadine?, posted by Lamdage22 on April 10, 2018, at 1:40:13
I need some help
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 10, 2018, at 6:30:46
In reply to what about buspar? any other ideas?, posted by Lamdage22 on April 10, 2018, at 5:51:19
What sort of anxiety is it? Please can you describe it, and what's helped it so far.
You've been diagnosed schizoaffective disorder right? Do you feel the anxiety is part of this, or more of a separate problem?
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 10, 2018, at 9:12:39
In reply to Re: what about buspar? any other ideas? » Lamdage22, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 10, 2018, at 6:30:46
I always expect bad things to happen and ruminate over them. Almost ocdish. Benzos help but i am against using them.
Nardil helped aside from the psychosis.
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 10, 2018, at 11:22:27
In reply to Re: what about buspar? any other ideas?, posted by Lamdage22 on April 10, 2018, at 9:12:39
i basically just waste time until rapastinel or something similar comes out
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 10, 2018, at 16:59:34
In reply to Re: what about buspar? any other ideas?, posted by Lamdage22 on April 10, 2018, at 9:12:39
So, is this list up to date?
Seroquel 1000mg :(
Zyprexa 25mg :(
Trazodone 50mg
Venlafaxine 37.5mg
Metformin 2000mg
Lithium 250mg
Naltrexone 2.5mg
8333 IU Vitamin D3
Orthomolecular
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 11, 2018, at 0:10:49
In reply to Re: what about buspar? any other ideas? » Lamdage22, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 10, 2018, at 16:59:34
Yea except forcthe Naltrexone which i dont take anymore
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 11, 2018, at 13:59:40
In reply to Re: what about buspar? any other ideas?, posted by Lamdage22 on April 11, 2018, at 0:10:49
> Yea except forcthe Naltrexone which i dont take anymore
What would you say the reason is for your Seroquel and Zyprexa doses being so high? Also, why is your venlafaxine (Efexor) dose so low?
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 12, 2018, at 1:19:22
In reply to Re: what about buspar? any other ideas? » Lamdage22, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 11, 2018, at 13:59:40
The neuroleptics are so high because i once quit medication for a few days and then i needed the high doses to not be psychotic.
Effexor is low because i dont like anorgasmia.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 12, 2018, at 9:05:00
In reply to Re: what about buspar? any other ideas?, posted by Lamdage22 on April 12, 2018, at 1:19:22
Hi,
>The neuroleptics are so high because i once quit medication for a few days and then i needed the high doses to not be psychotic
How are you doing for side effects and weight gain?
>Effexor is low because i dont like anorgasmia.
What about if 75mg per day could reduce your anxiety?
Do you get manic or agitated on antidepressants (I don't mean MAOIs), or is that not an issue for you?
In fact, do you get manic at all, or due to suffer with depression, anxiety and psychosis?
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 12, 2018, at 9:25:57
In reply to Re: what about buspar? any other ideas? » Lamdage22, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 12, 2018, at 9:05:00
> Hi,
>
> >The neuroleptics are so high because i once quit medication for a few days and then i needed the high doses to not be psychotic
>
> How are you doing for side effects and weight gain?Well my cortisol is 250 and i am slightly overweight. 170 pounds on 5 foot 8. Some muscle left from my bodybuilding phase though. I think i have obsesssive thoughts as a side effect and some anxiety.
> >Effexor is low because i dont like anorgasmia.
>
> What about if 75mg per day could reduce your anxiety?Perhaps. I will discuss with doc. Another option would be 75mg or 100mg Trazodone. I like that one better i have to admit.
> Do you get manic or agitated on antidepressants (I don't mean MAOIs), or is that not an issue for you?
Only the MAOIs.
> In fact, do you get manic at all, or due to suffer with depression, anxiety and psychosis?
Thats a good question. I was only manic on MAOI. Never without them. I am not considered bipolar although maybe i should be? I dont know.
Posted by SLS on April 12, 2018, at 10:16:36
In reply to Re: what about buspar? any other ideas?, posted by Lamdage22 on April 12, 2018, at 9:25:57
> > Hi,
> >
> > >The neuroleptics are so high because i once quit medication for a few days and then i needed the high doses to not be psychotic
> >
> > How are you doing for side effects and weight gain?
>
> Well my cortisol is 250 and i am slightly overweight. 170 pounds on 5 foot 8. Some muscle left from my bodybuilding phase though. I think i have obsesssive thoughts as a side effect and some anxiety.
>
> > >Effexor is low because i dont like anorgasmia.
> >
> > What about if 75mg per day could reduce your anxiety?
>
> Perhaps. I will discuss with doc. Another option would be 75mg or 100mg Trazodone. I like that one better i have to admit.
>
> > Do you get manic or agitated on antidepressants (I don't mean MAOIs), or is that not an issue for you?
>
> Only the MAOIs.
>
> > In fact, do you get manic at all, or due to suffer with depression, anxiety and psychosis?
>
> Thats a good question. I was only manic on MAOI. Never without them. I am not considered bipolar although maybe i should be? I dont know.The DSM 5 now qualifies your condition as being bipolar.
William Potter at the NIH diagnosed me as being bipolar in 1992. Prior to this, I had been described as being unipolar with antidepressant-induced mania.
MAOIs sometimes make me manic unless I am taking something as a prophylactic. It seems that Abilify prevents mania for me.
- Scott
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 12, 2018, at 11:22:10
In reply to Re: what about buspar? any other ideas?, posted by SLS on April 12, 2018, at 10:16:36
Well i have to look out for mania. I know that. I wanna try Rapastinel. Its supposed to come out 2021.
Posted by Lamdage22 on April 14, 2018, at 11:06:21
In reply to Re: what about buspar? any other ideas?, posted by Lamdage22 on April 12, 2018, at 11:22:10
i am looking for something to get me back in the gym and not worry so much anymore
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 14, 2018, at 14:01:05
In reply to Re: what about buspar? any other ideas?, posted by Lamdage22 on April 12, 2018, at 9:25:57
>I think i have obsesssive thoughts as a side effect and some anxiety.
You think you feel more anxious as a side effect of taking so much Seroquel and Zyprexa? Tell us more.
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