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Posted by frillyknickers on August 26, 2008, at 21:58:24
I've had decent experience with adderall, wellbutrin sr, a few different SSRI's, buspar, klonopin, ativan, and xanax and nardil.
some of them help moderately, but not enough to get my life on track. I am still essentially housebound [without someone with me] with a few exceptions.
FOR DEPRESSION
ssri's seemed to do little if anything.
wellbutrin was amazing the first week, aftterwards it helped but nothing like that.
nardil seemed to be starting to help but the side effects were by far the worst I have ever had on any medication ever-- and I've had a seizure induced on wellbutrin, to put that into perspective.
adderall helped. unfortunately, it did not feel right to be taking daily. I can't put this into words exactly. my body felt so much that it was into overdrive that I needed a break from it after a few days, every time. beyond that, it just didn't feel healthy to have my body amped up 24/7. taking it daily didn't set well with me.
FOR ANXIETY
adderall seems to make me a little social and more motivated to get out and do things to a small extent. wellbutrin too, but again to a small extent. benzo's help, definitely, but I simply cannot take them on a daily basis. small doses lead to extreme problems cognitively and horrible amnesia.
WRAP UP
basically, there are meds that work for me a tiny bit but not enough to function well. there are also meds that allow me to function better than that, but I can't take at all or can't take daily because of the side effects.
I would kill to have my first week on wellbutrin back. or to have benzos without the side effects. but I doubt I'm ever going to find anything like either.
Posted by Dade on August 26, 2008, at 23:01:03
In reply to losing hope-- will any meds ever work for me?, posted by frillyknickers on August 26, 2008, at 21:58:24
Hi,
How did you find Buspar? doses, effect-if any?
I don't think it's doing shiz after months at 30mgs.
Posted by Phillipa on August 26, 2008, at 23:22:31
In reply to Re: losing hope-- will any meds ever work for me? » frillyknickers, posted by Dade on August 26, 2008, at 23:01:03
Have you tried tiny doses that aren't supposed to be theraputic of those meds as some can only handle small amounts? Love Phillipa
Posted by Valero on August 27, 2008, at 13:16:24
In reply to losing hope-- will any meds ever work for me?, posted by frillyknickers on August 26, 2008, at 21:58:24
Suggestions:
Ultra low dose amisulpride( Solian) for motivation and enthusiasm.
Chlorazepate ( Tranxene) for anxiolytic. ( Yes a benzo. but generally non sedating and the come down / withdrawal isn't that bad)
Posted by Jeroen on August 28, 2008, at 7:19:45
In reply to losing hope-- will any meds ever work for me?, posted by frillyknickers on August 26, 2008, at 21:58:24
hi, the only thing that worked for me was seroquel
try 100 mg twice daily for 2 weeks, i felt really good but it vanished into thin air
im going to try memantine and seroquel for the tolerance problem, hope we get well soon! :)
Posted by FrequentFryer on August 29, 2008, at 4:48:46
In reply to Re: losing hope-- will any meds ever work for me?, posted by Jeroen on August 28, 2008, at 7:19:45
Effexor
Posted by Wiltzen on September 3, 2008, at 0:08:07
In reply to losing hope-- will any meds ever work for me?, posted by frillyknickers on August 26, 2008, at 21:58:24
Hi I too have been through the wringer with meds, my body is so sensitive to every side effect known to man, esp those anxiety causing ones.. here is a thought, I have been on LUVOX for over 2 years now and I have actually felt great. I was ready to give up and so was my doc, he was frying my head with shock thearapy and psych ward; insane to say the least. I took matters into my own hands and gave it a try.. voila, it worked. Unlike other SSRI's it doesnt cause the brain dead, fog and anxiety drug induced feelings that most do. Im not saying there is no side effects.. but they are less, and more tolerable. I find I have to go to the bathroom more and I am a lil sleepy just after taking the med (nothing a coffee, or brisk walk wont fix)but it won't make you feel stoned or irritable or full of anxiety... that was my findings. I hope this helps.
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