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Posted by linkadge on October 5, 2015, at 19:08:34
The doctor added 300mg of lithium to augment venlafaxine and remeron (mainly for anxiety).
My anxiety is virtually gone and I haven't slept better in years.
I went from waking up 20-30 times a night, to sleeping 7-8 hours waking up once or twice.
Don't discount this medication for depression / anxiety. It feels a bit heavy at first, but in a week or so, you adjust. Otherwise zero side effects.
Linkadge
Posted by SLS on October 5, 2015, at 19:52:01
In reply to still doing better on lithium (a lot better), posted by linkadge on October 5, 2015, at 19:08:34
I am envious.
I wish for you continued good health.
:-)
- Scott
> The doctor added 300mg of lithium to augment venlafaxine and remeron (mainly for anxiety).
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> My anxiety is virtually gone and I haven't slept better in years.
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> I went from waking up 20-30 times a night, to sleeping 7-8 hours waking up once or twice.
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> Don't discount this medication for depression / anxiety. It feels a bit heavy at first, but in a week or so, you adjust. Otherwise zero side effects.
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> Linkadge
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Posted by Lamdage22 on October 6, 2015, at 4:08:01
In reply to It's about freakin' time! » linkadge, posted by SLS on October 5, 2015, at 19:52:01
any weight gain? At what dosages does weight gain start?
with what does it help? Please be more specific than saying with depression.
thanks
Posted by linkadge on October 6, 2015, at 16:08:19
In reply to Lithium, posted by Lamdage22 on October 6, 2015, at 4:08:01
I am 6'2" and 125 pounds. I haven't been able to gain a pound in more than 10 years. I take 7.5mg of remeron. I wish I got the weight gain side effect :)
I should add, that I also take folic acid (100mcg), vitamin D (200 IU), DHA (400mg), and some green tea / cocoa / coffee (which could be considered functional).
Linkadge
Posted by linkadge on October 7, 2015, at 16:37:24
In reply to Lithium, posted by Lamdage22 on October 6, 2015, at 4:08:01
To answer your question more specifically....
Since starting 300mg of lithium, my sleep cycles have improves (actually getting tired around 9pm vs lying down while wide awake). My energy levels have actually improved too.
I have reduced sensitivity to light and sound (a big issue for me).
My depression is better in the sense that I feel a better internal / external balance. I feel a shorter recovery time from a stressful day. As such, I need less coffee etc. to get going in the morning.
What is happening around me seems a bit more interesting. I often get lost in my thoughts and become unresponsive to what is happening around me. The lithium seems to slow the hyperthinking and makes me more aware of what is happening around me.
So, I am getting less caught up in my head / thoughts.
Linkadge
Posted by Lamdage22 on October 8, 2015, at 3:31:57
In reply to Re: Lithium » Lamdage22, posted by linkadge on October 7, 2015, at 16:37:24
that sounds great
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