Posted by Marie1 on February 6, 2001, at 21:13:05
In reply to Re: Kathy » AndrewB, posted by Katz on February 6, 2001, at 18:22:06
> Kathy,
I read with interest your statement that during the time you were taking Ionamin (phentermine) for weight loss, you felt "normal" for the first time in your life. I know just how you felt; I've realized for years that phentermine in combination with ssri's - Prozac - is what keeps my forever long curse of depression at bay. Last spring when I quit taking phentermine I developed major depression. Recently I began taking taking phentermine again (ostensibly for weight loss) and feel much more like my old self. This is one area in which my pdoc and I differ opinions. He thinks I have an amphetimine addiction/dependance. And maybe I do, in the same way I have a dependance on ssri's to keep me from the pits of hell. On prozac and buspar alone I don't feel suicidal, but I also don't feel energetic or enthused or motivated - important quality of life stuff. Anyway, I'm hoping you find someone to prescribe ritalin for you. Isn't it unfortunate that besides suffering from your disease the way you do, you're also made to feel like a scum of the earth addict to get what makes you feel better?>
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