Posted by jealibeanz on July 17, 2006, at 17:07:56
In reply to Re: My new list of symptoms for my doc, posted by nickguy on July 17, 2006, at 12:47:40
I'm pretty sure I don't want a tricyclic, tend to cause weight gain, right, along with other side effects. I had enough problems with that aspect of SSRI's, even the "weight loss drug", Wellbutrin, and Effexor.
I've gone to a psychiatrist. I thought he would help. He gave me absolutely nothing and send me on my way, basically "fired" me on the spot! Saying that I won't respond to meds since any depression/anxiety wasn't caused by a traumatic situation, such as a death. Who's heard of such a thing. I later found out that it was a state facility and they're terrible, no kidding!
I sought out two other GP's. They both dismissed me. So I went back to my own family doctor. The reason why I didn't want to see him in the first place was that it almost felt too personal since he knows me, my family, and I interned there, but I realize this may be to my benefit. It's a little awkward with people you know, but he's willing to help because he knows me. I've never actually seriously persued other AD's with him. I just stopped taking them when I grew too tired of the side effects and didn't come back (no rechecks!) other than for sinus problems, ect.
The Paxil/Buspar/Wellbutrin were all consecutive with him. That was one episode. I eventually quit the meds. I came back one year later and got Klonopin + Adderall. My psychologist thought that was a horrible terrible idea and convinced me never to take them again. Me, being young and uneducated on the matter, believed that he was right. So, that ended that med trial.
Two years later I was having anxiety and my doc's PA gave me Klonopin + Adderall, which I took for several days and it through me into a major, deep, dark depression. I stopped, went back, and he put me on Effexor. I had brief moments of happiness when I decided to do my own titration (oops! haha, I now know I shouldn't have experimented). After 6 weeks I quit due to major apathy, extreme nausea (couldn't eat a thing, yet...) and an extra 20 lbs. I told my PA I felt fine (no longer going through crying spells) basically because I wasn't about to be put on another SSRI or Cymbalta (his other suggestion, but thought I'd have similar response).
I know my PA probably wouldn't have been comfortable even suggesting an MAOI/TCA/ or some other more "radical" alternative. I don't bleme him! PA's don't need to go down that road, not "safe". My doc probably would at least consider or talk about it with me if I asked. (he actually said something about prescription weight loss drugs when I complained of difficulties losing the SSRI weight gain, but said I wasn't thaaat heavy to require them, however it was his suggestion, not mine!) I just feel awkard bringing up 1. depression and 2. medications suggestions, because I hate sounding like one of those people who researched online and wants tp self-prescribe and tell the doc what to do.
How common is it for GP's to prescribe anything other than SSRI's these days? Are MAOI's or TCA's the next line of treatment. I keeping getting drawn toward EMSAM, for my own reasons, I feel an MAOI would treat my type of anxiety/depression (and it has fewer side effects than oral meds, and hopefulllly no weight issues). Plus, since it's new, GP's like to give out the latest and greatest drugs. But if the drug reps haven't visited, which I doubt, then it wouldn't be so likely.
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