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Posted by floatingbridge on December 26, 2010, at 21:16:19
Is anyone having luck with this? I should search the archives for myself, but don't have the focus :(
Just curious. Still looking.
Thanks,
fb
Posted by Twinleaf on December 26, 2010, at 23:09:19
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptin), posted by floatingbridge on December 26, 2010, at 21:16:19
I have taken.it for the last two years. When I started taking it, I had already had several years of psychoanalytic psychotherapy,and was over the worst of the MDD, Tianeptine is kind of mild to moderate as an AD, but I think it is a wonderful medication if your depression is not too severe. It is an anxiolytic as much as an antidepressant, and has several neuroprotective functions in the brain. While it may not be strong.enough to be a first choice during a severe depression, I think it is ideal for maintenance, and,hopefully,for preventing a recurrence.
Posted by floatingbridge on December 27, 2010, at 1:26:14
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptin) » floatingbridge, posted by Twinleaf on December 26, 2010, at 23:09:19
Twinleaf,
I remember your writing about your positive response maybe four months ago but had forgotten.
As an add-on...?
My pdoc said at our last session that he wished I was able to undergo analysis. (I
do, too.)I'm glad you found relief from it, and your other treatments, too. And I like being reminded of what's possible.
Thanks,
fb
Posted by sigismund on December 27, 2010, at 1:47:50
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptin), posted by floatingbridge on December 26, 2010, at 21:16:19
Hi FB
Tianeptine was OK for me. I took it for a couple of years. It got me out of a pit and helped me pretend to be normal, or rather, it got me out of the house to where other abnormal people went to meet ie an alternative community radio station staffed by volunteers. And that was very good for me. After a while tianpetine seemed to make me anxious so I stopped gradually without difficulty.
Posted by Twinleaf on December 27, 2010, at 10:50:59
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptin) » Twinleaf, posted by floatingbridge on December 27, 2010, at 1:26:14
The tianeptine is an add-on for 300 mg of lithium, and vice versa, Neither one is really heavy-duty, but they seem right for now, when things have gotten better.
.With tianeptine being largely self-prescribed, and pdocs not being familiar with it, it's hard to get reliable information about its interactions with other medications . Compared to the SSRIs, tricyclics, APs, and MAOIs, it is very benign. It is weight-neutral and, if anything, pro-sexual. It is used In Europe for treatment of some forms of.impotence.
Posted by sigismund on December 27, 2010, at 15:03:57
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptin) » floatingbridge, posted by Twinleaf on December 27, 2010, at 10:50:59
I got rather dreamy and thought about sex a lot.
Which was nice for me.
Posted by Conundrum on December 27, 2010, at 15:30:55
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptin) » floatingbridge, posted by Twinleaf on December 27, 2010, at 10:50:59
> The tianeptine is an add-on for 300 mg of lithium, and vice versa, Neither one is really heavy-duty, but they seem right for now, when things have gotten better.
>
> .With tianeptine being largely self-prescribed, and pdocs not being familiar with it, it's hard to get reliable information about its interactions with other medications . Compared to the SSRIs, tricyclics, APs, and MAOIs, it is very benign. It is weight-neutral and, if anything, pro-sexual. It is used In Europe for treatment of some forms of.impotence.I found it killed my sex drive and gave me the same type of headaches SSRIS give me. Very mellowing, but not useful when treating anhedonia, in my experience.
Posted by Twinleaf on December 27, 2010, at 17:05:34
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptin), posted by Conundrum on December 27, 2010, at 15:30:55
it's fascinating how different people's reactions are. I definitely notice the dreamy state you describe. I attributed it to it's anxiolytic effect. I do notice more dreams about sex.
Because there are apparently so many beneficial effects on the brain, I was hoping and planning to take it long-term.
Posted by Phillipa on December 27, 2010, at 21:58:52
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptine, posted by Twinleaf on December 27, 2010, at 17:05:34
What does racquo mean Thanks Phillipa
Posted by Twinleaf on December 27, 2010, at 23:25:45
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptine, posted by Phillipa on December 27, 2010, at 21:58:52
No idea. Did I use it?
Posted by Phillipa on December 28, 2010, at 0:07:16
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptine) » Phillipa, posted by Twinleaf on December 27, 2010, at 23:25:45
Twinleaf no you didn't be some have added it to the title in thread see it a lot and have asked before never get an answer. Phillipa
Posted by floatingbridge on December 28, 2010, at 1:23:16
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptine) » Twinleaf, posted by Phillipa on December 28, 2010, at 0:07:16
This is an interesting thread. As twinleaf said, the variety of response is interesting. Lots of collective knowledge here.
I'm going to do some research on the beneficial effects. Maybe pitch it to my pdoc as an add-on. Anxiety is a big issue for me. (And I'm not sure that cymbalta alone will address mood.)
I appreciate you all sharing your
experiences.fb
Posted by sigismund on December 28, 2010, at 6:21:07
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptine, posted by Phillipa on December 27, 2010, at 21:58:52
You see, PJ? It's happened again.
Something to do with me being in Japan.
It happed last time too.
It happenes when I tick the box 'add name of previous poster'
Posted by floatingbridge on December 28, 2010, at 14:15:53
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptine +raquo; Phillipa, posted by sigismund on December 28, 2010, at 6:21:07
:-)
Posted by sigismund on December 28, 2010, at 14:50:04
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptine +raquo; Phillipa » sigismund, posted by floatingbridge on December 28, 2010, at 14:15:53
What happens if I tick the box with Floating bridge?
Will Phillipa disappear?
Posted by sigismund on December 28, 2010, at 14:50:44
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptine +raquo; Phillipa +raquo; floatingbridge, posted by sigismund on December 28, 2010, at 14:50:04
We could go on like this for some time.
Posted by floatingbridge on December 28, 2010, at 15:04:38
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptine +raquo; Phillipa +raquo; floatingbridge +raquo; sigismund, posted by sigismund on December 28, 2010, at 14:50:44
Seems so.
Barbershop mirrors.
Posted by sigismund on December 28, 2010, at 15:11:15
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptine +raquo; Phillipa +raquo; floatingbridge +raquo; sigismund » sigismund, posted by floatingbridge on December 28, 2010, at 15:04:38
As you say
Posted by sigismund on December 28, 2010, at 15:11:56
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptine +raquo; Phillipa +raquo; floatingbridge +raquo; sigismund +raquo; floatingbridge, posted by sigismund on December 28, 2010, at 15:11:15
Or a set of stairs.
Posted by floatingbridge on December 28, 2010, at 16:27:05
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptine +raquo; Phillipa +raquo; floatingbridge +raquo; sigismund +raquo; floatingbridge +raquo; sigismund, posted by sigismund on December 28, 2010, at 15:11:56
Dare I?
Yes, stairs.
Posted by sigismund on December 28, 2010, at 18:07:54
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptine +raquo; Phillipa +raquo; floatingbridge +raquo; sigismund +raquo; floatingbridge +raquo; sigismund » sigismund, posted by floatingbridge on December 28, 2010, at 16:27:05
We can't call this a stairway to heaven, can we?
Posted by floatingbridge on December 28, 2010, at 18:13:05
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptine +raquo; Phillipa +raquo; floatingbridge +raquo; sigismund +raquo; floatingbridge +raquo; sigismund +raquo; floatingbridge, posted by sigismund on December 28, 2010, at 18:07:54
We could, but I rather doubt it would take anyone there. But that's conceptual art for you.
Posted by Phillipa on December 28, 2010, at 19:15:54
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptine +raquo; Phillipa +raquo; floatingbridge +raquo; sigismund +raquo; floatingbridge +raquo; sigismund +raquo; floatingbridge, posted by sigismund on December 28, 2010, at 18:07:54
Won't happen to me and guess what I'm home now. Fell today hurt foot and paid 2625.00 for two crowns and filling. Not a good day. I think racquo is an Aussie word? PJ
Posted by sigismund on December 28, 2010, at 20:34:31
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptine +raquo; Phillipa +raquo; floatingbridge +raquo; sigismund +raquo; floatingbridge +raquo; sigismund +raquo; floatingbridge » sigismund, posted by Phillipa on December 28, 2010, at 19:15:54
He who knows when enough is enough will always be able to avoid misfortune, according to the Tao Te Ching.
I don't know what it means, PJ. It's some computer substitute word thing.
I'm doing this from Japan and that is how it works from here.
Posted by Phillipa on December 28, 2010, at 22:06:44
In reply to Re: Stablon (Tianeptine +raquo; Phillipa +raquo; floatingbridge +raquo; sigismund +raquo; floatingbridge +raquo; sigismund +raquo; floatingbridge +raquo; Phillipa, posted by sigismund on December 28, 2010, at 20:34:31
Seriously Mr Raquo are you planning on staying in Japan and not returning to your homeland? Did I ever tell you I think my paternal Grandfather was born in Australia. PJ ps his first name was Sidney
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