Posted by karaS on October 18, 2004, at 23:40:38
In reply to Re: Selegiline Phenylalanine » karaS, posted by sfy on October 18, 2004, at 23:07:06
s,
> I'm probably going to give it until my supply runs out (about 2 more weeks). I just wish it made me sleepy. My recurrent insomnia popped back up a couple of months ago (probably a sign of re-emerging depression).
I wish I knew why this works so well for some people and not for others. I guess that goes for all supplements and ADs but I'm particularly intrigued with the strong effect that selegiline can have on some people. I just wish that you and I were in that group.
>I had to go off the mirtazapine I take for insomnia when I started the selegiline. I went through exhausting early morning awakening which just dragged me down. I started some Benadryl which helps a little but it's not as effective as the mirtazapine.
Have you gained a lot of weight from the mirtazapine? I would be terrified to take it for that reason.
> I haven't taken any other pure dopaminergics before. I was on a brief trial of Wellbutrin but I'm not sure we gave it a fair shot (it also seemed to cause sexual problems but other factors might have been at play). I also took Nardil for over 2 years. It helped my social phobia but it's hard to say about other positive effects since I hadn't yet identified my anhedonia/dythymia then. I stopped taking it because of severe insomnia and thought I was well-equipped after CBT to handle things.
I guess CBT helps a lot but sometimes you still can need help from meds or supplements.
> My next step is probably Parnate but I'm a little wary despite of (and because of) my experience with Nardil. The insomnia issue is a big deal for me. After Nardil, the insomnia lingered for a long time which is why I was taking the mirtazapine. The diet is also a concern even though I had no problems with it before. But I don't see very many other options right now. (Some have suggested Cymbalta but I don't see it have major impact on my issue based on reports on the main board.)Isn't Parnate usually more stimulating than Nardil? Have you considered Marplan? Or, getting back to supplements, have you ever tried St. John's Wort? It's supposed to be good for sleep.
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