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Posted by Ralph Rost on August 31, 2006, at 8:33:02
Hello,
after trying about 15 meds or more, i find myself having always the same reactions. In the first two days, I feel each time a different reaction, usually very positive, and after 5 or more days this effect goes away. Doctors say it's a placebo effect, but i'm sure it's not, because i can feel very different effects each time, and i'm so tired of trying pills that i don't get really excited about trying something new.
Usually, i start with very low dosis, because each time i try to increase it i have a significant worsening of the depression. I suffer from Dysthymia plus anxiety for about 3 years, and it's getting difficult to know what to do.
Recently I tried Selegiline for about two months in a low dosis regimen (1.25 mg each two days). After trying to use 2.5 mg/day, i crashed after feeling better and activated for 2 days. The depression worsens enough for me to start hating the meds and dropping them. To ease anxiety i use Xanax, which is pretty good for me.
I can feel even better without the meds, but after some time i realize that my quality of life is very poor, it's not a life.
Looks like my system is very against the drugs, so it might lock everything to avoid the drugs effects.
Should I stick to the medications for more than one month, even when depression is worsened, to see what happens?
I would appreciate any advice or experience shared.
Thanks
Ralph
Posted by Phillipa on August 31, 2006, at 10:09:32
In reply to Paradoxal reactions - advice, posted by Ralph Rost on August 31, 2006, at 8:33:02
Did you get a second opinion? Love phillipa
Posted by Ralph Rost on August 31, 2006, at 11:31:28
In reply to Re: Paradoxal reactions - advice » Ralph Rost, posted by Phillipa on August 31, 2006, at 10:09:32
> Did you get a second opinion? Love phillipa
Thanks for your answer
I went to two neurologists and a psychiatrist. They reached the same diagnosis. I had a history of panick attacks in my childhood, followed by SP years later. The SP seems to have gone away, and the Dysthymia is in place.
The doctors seem not to recognize this kind of response to medication, and that makes lose the confidence i'll improve. It's very difficult to stand on medication, cuz i usually feel worse on them.
I would like to know if anybody had similar experiences and how could he/she get over it.
Brief medication history:
- 4 months on Lexapro: got very apathetic and emotionless, didn't care to anything, couldn't think deeply
- 3 weeks on Fluoxetine: same reactions as with Lexapro, plus couldn't sleep
- 2 weeks on Bupropion: panick attacks, and worsened anxiety and depression
- 2 months on Selegiline: as described in my post, with increased anxiety and obsession
- Several others: usually worsened depression, or apathyBest wishes,
Ralph
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