Posted by missinglynx on December 10, 2000, at 4:54:14
In reply to more about doxepin? st.james.john L or anyone, posted by Julia on December 10, 2000, at 4:45:54
> I've just found a posting you did about doxepin earlier this year.I am going through my first major epidode of depression,though looking back I can see evidence of a fairly mild depression getting worse.I have had a lot of trouble with anxiety/agitation as well.celexa for 2 weeks made me more agiated,reboxetine for 4 weeks did nothing,I've now been on doxepin for 4 1/2 weeks initially 150mg, now at a dose of 200mg.I'm also on mellaril 50-75mg to help with the agitation and lorazepam 2mg per day.How long do I give the doxepin-I am really struggling at present with low mood,and the anxiety is reduced but has not completely gone.I have had a bit of cognitive therapy which I will continue with,but do I worry about the fact that the doxepin doesn't work yet,or only marginally.My pdoc suggests lithium if there's no improvement soon,but would adding effexor be a good move? Can the lorazepam be making me feel more depressed?I am feeling pretty hopeless about it all,and the fact that I have chronic fatigue and can't get out of the house makes it more difficult for me to distract myself.I would really value some ideas.
Sorry To hear about the Chronic Fatigue. You sound like a brain, and a tough person, to deal with that syndrome that has no treatment and little research to find a cure(its always money isn't it). maybe adding some Cod Liver Oil to "up" your EPA and lipid blood levels might be a good trial Read Ellies post above.... Each tsp contains 550-500 mg of EPA and DHA. You might want to look it up via the Internet. Great for Joints also. Mixed into Juice or Pop it tastes fine. plus its for your health so who cares about taste. Try SAM-e at 400 mg per day. Now thats another "forgotten" treatment. Im sure its Mixable with drugs...ITs safer than Aspirin,why not try these out?
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