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Posted by Maria3667 on March 9, 2009, at 16:21:54
For the last 5 years now I haven't really been able to laugh or find humor in things. I always used to, before this auto-immune disease (Sjogren's Syndrome) came along and ruined my prosperity...
So now I'm wondering: could an AD or other med help me out in this field? I'm so tired of feeling 'serious' all the time; whilst I used to be a carefree and cheerful person.
Whaddayasay: I'm going to have to accept my predicament? Well how about never!
Take care,
Maria
Posted by myco on March 9, 2009, at 16:33:19
In reply to Which AD brings back the humor???, posted by Maria3667 on March 9, 2009, at 16:21:54
Ive never experienced a med do this on a long term basis but there is a euphoria that occurs in many people while starting & adjusting dosage towards stability. You laugh and smile alot, have lots of fun with silly stuff...kind of a "drugged out" experience though but very enjoyable. Nardil does have (for me) a uplift effect on my spirits though...lil burst here and there of hypomania...can also be increased with a lil coffee or small dose ginseng. I find myself singing and laughing alot during these lil episodes. Would probably depend on your symptomology though whether you would experience similar effects.
> For the last 5 years now I haven't really been able to laugh or find humor in things. I always used to, before this auto-immune disease (Sjogren's Syndrome) came along and ruined my prosperity...
>
> So now I'm wondering: could an AD or other med help me out in this field? I'm so tired of feeling 'serious' all the time; whilst I used to be a carefree and cheerful person.
>
> Whaddayasay: I'm going to have to accept my predicament? Well how about never!
>
> Take care,
> Maria
Posted by mav27 on March 9, 2009, at 16:46:19
In reply to Which AD brings back the humor???, posted by Maria3667 on March 9, 2009, at 16:21:54
> For the last 5 years now I haven't really been able to laugh or find humor in things. I always used to, before this auto-immune disease (Sjogren's Syndrome) came along and ruined my prosperity...
>
> So now I'm wondering: could an AD or other med help me out in this field? I'm so tired of feeling 'serious' all the time; whilst I used to be a carefree and cheerful person.
>
> Whaddayasay: I'm going to have to accept my predicament? Well how about never!
>
> Take care,
> MariaDo you have any other symptomns thaat could point to depression? I find myself able to laugh more often when an AD is working so if you have some form of depression an AD may do the job. The only other thing i know of that really works every time for me is alcohol, but that of course is impractical as a long term fix.
Posted by Phillipa on March 9, 2009, at 17:10:00
In reply to Re: Which AD brings back the humor??? » Maria3667, posted by mav27 on March 9, 2009, at 16:46:19
Same here when drank was very happy. Phillipa
Posted by myco on March 9, 2009, at 17:19:11
In reply to Re: Which AD brings back the humor??? » mav27, posted by Phillipa on March 9, 2009, at 17:10:00
*dabs some whiskey on phillipa's nose
> Same here when drank was very happy. Phillipa
Posted by Maria3667 on March 9, 2009, at 17:22:46
In reply to Re: Which AD brings back the humor??? » mav27, posted by Phillipa on March 9, 2009, at 17:10:00
Me tooooo - but almost had to join the AA ! So that's a no go either.
Love,
Maria(And of course alcohol is causing Sjoggies to dry out even more)
> Same here when drank was very happy. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on March 9, 2009, at 20:37:01
In reply to Re: Which AD brings back the humor??? » Phillipa, posted by Maria3667 on March 9, 2009, at 17:22:46
Maria didn't know it caused that with sjournes??? Love Phillipa
Posted by raisinb on March 9, 2009, at 21:08:26
In reply to Which AD brings back the humor???, posted by Maria3667 on March 9, 2009, at 16:21:54
That's one of the symptoms of depression for me. Sounds like a version of anhedonia. The ADs that have worked for me--Zoloft, Wellbutrin, and Lexapro--all helped in that regard. Which ones have you tried?
Posted by Maria3667 on March 10, 2009, at 10:03:21
In reply to Re: Which AD brings back the humor??? » Maria3667, posted by raisinb on March 9, 2009, at 21:08:26
All those you mention + about 20 other ones or so.
SSRI's cause anxiety in me. All the others gave me extreme dry mouth, which is already painful because of Sjogren's Syndrome. I don't have many options. Would like to try Agomelatine but it isn't available yet.
Best wishes,
Maria> That's one of the symptoms of depression for me. Sounds like a version of anhedonia. The ADs that have worked for me--Zoloft, Wellbutrin, and Lexapro--all helped in that regard. Which ones have you tried?
Posted by Phillipa on March 10, 2009, at 18:59:13
In reply to Re: Which AD brings back the humor??? » raisinb, posted by Maria3667 on March 10, 2009, at 10:03:21
Maria didn't realize you'd been on so many. And didn't know the Sjournes Caused mouth to hurt. Sorry. Love Phillipa
Posted by maria3667 on March 11, 2009, at 8:41:15
In reply to Re: Which AD brings back the humor??? » Maria3667, posted by Phillipa on March 10, 2009, at 18:59:13
Yeah it's a real sucker. Sometimes it is called the 'dessert disease' because of drying out. It's not gonna kill me straight off, but it sure is a pest!!
Love,
M
> Maria didn't realize you'd been on so many. And didn't know the Sjournes Caused mouth to hurt. Sorry. Love Phillipa
Posted by desolationrower on March 11, 2009, at 10:04:46
In reply to Re: Which AD brings back the humor??? » Phillipa, posted by maria3667 on March 11, 2009, at 8:41:15
i wonder if choline-type supplements woudl be of any use for this disorder.
-d/r
Posted by elanor roosevelt on March 11, 2009, at 23:21:03
In reply to Re: Which AD brings back the humor??? » Maria3667, posted by myco on March 9, 2009, at 16:33:19
celexa
Posted by Maria3667 on March 12, 2009, at 13:13:36
In reply to Re: Which AD brings back the humor???, posted by desolationrower on March 11, 2009, at 10:04:46
Hi D/R,
Yeah I wonder about that too...
My rheumatologist says no because it works by another mechanism.I tried Urecholine once, to no avail.
Thanks for thinking with me though!
Love,
Maria> i wonder if choline-type supplements woudl be of any use for this disorder.
>
> -d/r
Posted by raisinb on March 12, 2009, at 21:18:57
In reply to Re: Which AD brings back the humor??? » raisinb, posted by Maria3667 on March 10, 2009, at 10:03:21
Maybe you've tried this already, but some doctors will prescribe benzodiazapines until the SSRI related anxiety lessens (often it's a startup side effect).
I wish you the best of luck in getting your old, humorous self back. Laughing is important!
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