Posted by desolationrower on July 30, 2011, at 22:10:24
In reply to Re: MAOI success stories? » avenarius, posted by jedi on July 30, 2011, at 1:22:52
> I've never taken selegiline, but I have had two trials with Parnate and have been on Nardil for over a decade. 10 days is not enough time for a MAOI to perform it's magic. I also have not read much about selegiline (oral or transdermal) working very well for severe depression. If you're going to be inhibiting MAO-A anyway, I would suggest Parnate or Nardil.
> Good Luck,
> JediParnate worked in less than 10 days for me (although, i went straight to 40mg /wo titrating). the only improvement past that the next month was the side effects dropped away.
I tried selegiline, at higher doses that inhibit both enzymes (theoretically) it it wasn't effective.
> > What does it feel like when MAOIs work? (and how long have they been working for you?)
>basically, all the negative thoughts stopped. I also had significant increase in positive affect. as soon as my eyes opened in the morning, i was excited about the day. i enjoyed the drive to work, food was good, and i could feel things other than sadness from music.
I stopped (to start adhd treatment) and haven't felt depressed since.
-d/r
ps - the experience is perfectly summed up by the lyrics to 'zoo station' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-QKwXbTEXc&feature=related
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