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Posted by NYCguy on August 21, 2006, at 18:29:59
Hi Everyone!
I thought it might be helpful for myself and others to record the results of my trial with Emsam. I've tried all the SRIs, SNRIs, Wellbutrin, Lamictal, Adderall/Ritalin.... My last affair with meds involved Cymbalta and Adderall... bla,bla,bla...
I'll cut to the chase... the only med that I have taken thus far that has really helped is Klonopin for Social anxiety, and I've been steady @ 6mg per day for a couple years now (2mg every 8 hrs). So I was less anxious, but none of the other meds really seemed to cut into the depression. So I've decided to try the Selegeline patch starting at 6mg.
This is only the second day, so I cannot report anything really conclusive, but I have been sleeping less and doing more things around the house. I have less inhibitions in communications with others. I still took a nap today, but it was only around 2.5 hours, which for me is a short nap. lol. So, there is some progress... Another thing I noticed is that I don't seem to eat as much, especially as the day goes on, and I actually did some exersise today, which is something I haven't done in months.
Well, I plan on sticking with the 6mg for 30 days and evaluating it then. I hope that a patch of 6,9, or 12mg will help me get better. Right now, I feel hopefull.
I realize that I'm new to posting, but I've been lurking for a long time, and I want to say "Thank You!" to each and every person here for all that this forum has meant over the past few years. :-)
Posted by Phillipa on August 21, 2006, at 21:35:07
In reply to Starting EMSAM for Atypical Depression-Anxiety-ADD, posted by NYCguy on August 21, 2006, at 18:29:59
Please keep a diary of your EMSAM as I'm trying to start it myself. Still on luvox though. And see if you can intice others that lurk on EMSAM to post with you. Obviously I hope it works well for you. You do have klonopin on board so maybe no insomnia? Love Phillipa
Posted by Jimmyboy on August 22, 2006, at 16:21:12
In reply to Re: Starting EMSAM for Atypical Depression-Anxiety-ADD » NYCguy, posted by Phillipa on August 21, 2006, at 21:35:07
Hey NYC guy ,
I just started EMSAM today also. I also have tried loads of diff. meds w/o any relief. And I too, think Klonopin is one of the few drugs I have taken that is effective , it really does help settle some of that anxiety down.
Good luck with the EMSAM and I hope the same for me and everyone else taking it!
Do you know how long it is supposed to take to work? Have you seen anyone that has had success on the 6mg dose alone?
JB
Posted by NYCguy on August 25, 2006, at 0:12:06
In reply to Starting EMSAM for Atypical Depression-Anxiety-ADD, posted by NYCguy on August 21, 2006, at 18:29:59
Day 5 on Emsam 6mg patch.
Thanks, Guys!
This is the end of my 5th day on the 6mg of Emsam and it seems too early to tell. I feel that concentration is a little better, and that mood is quite a bit better. It makes me sleep less, which I view as a positive.
The biggest thing I see so far is that I am doing things I've not done in years, like push-ups and lifting weights. I'm also much more socially at ease, and social anxiety is a big thing for me, so that's great!
Does anyone know how long it took them for Selegiline/Emsam to reach its maximum effect? Are MAOIs different from SRIs in this respect?
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