Posted by Jaspar on May 28, 2006, at 19:16:12
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal vs Effexor, posted by SLS on May 28, 2006, at 12:32:37
> What is your friend suffering with?
He has depression and generalized (but severe) anxiety - no panic attacks. Because of a life situation, his anxiety and depression has increased, and his motivation has decreased. I know the Cymbalta & Effexor can help the motivation issue. I don't understand how they can help the anxiety since norepinepherine is already supposed to be HIGH in anxiety.
> For depression, your friend might consider trying one of the older tricyclic antidepressants (TCA).
> Nortriptyline is one of the better ones. Side effects are relatively mild,
> and there is much less liability for it producing a withdrawal syndrome
> upon its discontination.Would that help anxiety and motivation?
> CBT and desensitization training are psychotherapeutic modalities
> often employed when treating anxiety disorders.
> It depends on which disorder is being treated.I wish these methods were covered by regular insurance. For pharmaceuticals only to be covered is a great American scam. Meds only work while being taken, and often do not work at all.
CBT, etc can work long-term.-Jaspar
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