Posted by JohnX2 on March 8, 2002, at 21:05:58
In reply to Zoloft and The Blahs! Ugh!!, posted by JonW on March 8, 2002, at 21:00:44
What do you mean by "blahs" ? :(Its pretty tricky not to have a few at least a few ups and
downs. There are some strategies to smooth things
out. (mood stabilizer augmentations, etc).-John
> Thanks Johnx2!
>
> Zoloft seems to be treating me a little bit better lately, but maybe I'm just cycling. Anyway, has anyone successfully treated the blahs you get on zoloft?
>
> Thanks,
> Jon
>
> >
> > Hi JonW,
> >
> > Nardil is a very well respected medicine for social phobia/atypical depression.
> > Many people believe the MAO inhibitors are an effective 1st line treatment
> > for these symptoms (although many people do well on other classes of
> > medicines too). There are other MAO inhibitors used, mainly
> > Parnate and Selegiline, but Nardil is sometimes more pupular for social
> > phobia becuase it is may be a bit better for anxiety.
> >
> > For atypical depression occasionally the SSRIs dont works out
> > and people do feel a bit of emotional blunting, so maybe the Nardil isn't a bad option.
> > The main downside is the dietary restriction. I haven't taken
> > Nardil, but others on the board have and I have seen positive
> > comments.
> >
> > As far as the ADD goes, I don't know about the ability to
> > combine stimulants like Ritalin or Adderall with an MAO
> > inhibitor, check with your doctor for medicine interactions.
> > Do you take stimulants for ADD? (Sometimes ADD/anxiety symptoms in Bipolar II
> > are confused with hypomania in my pdoctors opinion)
> >
> > Depakote is a good 1st line mood stabizer for bipolar II and
> > Neurontin is popular add on for anxiety. I have taken
> > Neurontin to help stabilize my mood and deal with anxiety
> > issues. Some other people use Lamictal (me), or Lithium, or
> > Tegetrol as mood stabilizers, but they are all fine choices
> > for individual cases.
> >
> > I have taken Zyprexa to help me with anxiety and sleep and
> > it really helped a lot.
> >
> > I think getting a good diagnosis and having a good rapport
> > with a trusted doctor is most important. Sounds
> > like you are on a good track. Hopefully you can get
> > some more feedback on Nardil, I have heard it can be very good
> > for social phobia/atypical depression. Your results
> > may vary, as always.
> >
> > Best Wishes,
> > John
> >
> > > My diagnosis would be something like Bipolar II + Atypical Depression (same as BP2?) + Bad Social Phobia + ADD. All of these are subject to change of course... I'm currently taking Depakote + Neurontin + Zoloft + Zyprexa. I've gotten the impression that you have similar symptoms as mine. If so, what is your current treatment? Sometimes anectodal research is like oxygen, you know?
> > >
> > > Several doctors whom I respect have suggested that I go on Nardil. Zoloft has taken the life out of me and doesn't seem to be helping with SP. Does Nardil have this same side-effect? I'd love to hear of different people's experiences on Nardil and other MAOIs? Anyone's advice is much appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance,
> > > Jon
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