Posted by alesta on October 25, 2004, at 22:07:36
In reply to Re: Sad Tale » alesta, posted by verne on October 25, 2004, at 20:14:09
> Amy,
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> I'm doing somewhat better with cymbalta but I still find life unenjoyable and unfulfilling - even meaningless. The only reason I haven't checked out, although I'm not actively suicidal, is that I don't want to do that to my daughter. Basically, I'm just biding my time, hoping I can move to a lake cabin in a few years.verne, i'm sorry to hear that. it'll be okay.
> I wish acid were legal. It's the best anti-depressant I ever took. I never had a bad trip and my cheeks would hurt the next day from smiling so much. Is there an anti-depressant that is even remotely similar? I gave it up years ago mainly because it's illegal and I knew I'd never get anything done if I took it on a steady basis.
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> I'm always interested in new medications. I'm surprised I haven't taken any of the drugs you recommended. But there was a gap between 2001 and this summer that I didn't take any prescription drugs so I got out of touch with the medication scene.
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> I'll still check out the drugs you listed. Cymbalta is no miracle; in fact, I've had to reduce the dose from 60mgs to 20mgs per day which isn't even considered therapeutic.verne, i sincerely believe you will do better on one of these other meds. it's a good thing you've already reduced to 20 mg! it will be a quicker taper. trust me? cymbalta is just another SNRI, lilly even says it's an SNRI and has minimal impact on dopamine. you need some dopamine, too. especially considering your anhedonia. i would take the plunge and make the switch. if you try lamictal, there is a risk of rash, so with that med, you'd want to start low and go slow to reduce the risk of rash. this is very important. but it's a *great* med, as are the others i mentioned. feel free to babblemail me if you'd like to discuss any of these further. hang in there, buddy. email me anytime, for anything. i have been there.
please take care of yourself.
amy :)
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