Posted by Smiley on April 23, 2001, at 9:58:52
In reply to Re: Self Diagnosis (of course) but what medicine is , posted by lattecrzy on April 23, 2001, at 4:56:49
099 had a good question. How do you know which one needs to be treated. Zoloft & Celexa did nothing to help me. Zoloft turned me into a walking zombie (92 lbs., doc upped me to 150mg). When I could no longer even enjoy the sunshine & the birds, then didn't have money for my co-pay, and went off Zoloft cold turkey, I experienced bad withdrawals.
-My family doctor put me on Celexa.
-I finally talked to my psych doctor again, and he put me on Remeron, which affects both dopamine & serotonin. I've been living a depressed hell for almost 2 years and didn't even know it. Until I tried the Remeron. And now on the Remeron (actually I only started it, and realize there is an adjustment period), I don't want to give up this good feeling.
-Does anyone know how these chemicals actually effect your brain. Or where I can find good research information regarding depression? I am aware of receptors, but if I am going to be living with AD's I want to find out more.-This board is a great help, and thanks in advance for any information or help someone can give me.
-take care- :-)Smiley
> I have mentioned on this board that I have been plagued with anger problems all of my life. I have recently been diagnosed BP type 2 by a new psychiatrist. I'm now being treated by first depakote and recently lamictal for the down periods that wouldn't go away. This is not necessarily what is going on with you, but to let you know that there could be physical reasons that you are having anger problems. PS. This is not the first psychiatrist or psychologist that I have ever seen.
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> Good luck!
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