Posted by JohnM on February 24, 2001, at 7:29:33
In reply to Re: Nardil experiences; any advice/ insights?? » JohnM, posted by ShelliR on February 23, 2001, at 17:59:16
Shellie, I think I talked to you about Nardil before. Some other questions: (1) What does the alternating 30 to 45 do for you? and (2) Does the Lamacital work as an augmentor (making the Nardil work the way it used to work) or does it have a separate effect (like adding a benzo or something).
Also, (3) can you relate to an effect I had on Nardil when I went back on it (after the time I took a drug holiday) where the medication had unusual effects (this is going to sound strange, but it is the only way I can describe it) my face got a kind of "droopy" appearance, I took on kind of a stupified facial expression (although my mental state was not really exhausted, my expression made me feel like I should be!)-- weird!, and my mood was kind of in a "limbo" state--not a depressed mood, but not doing that good either! I don't call this a recovery!! Ha ha! This is what motivated me to start decreasing the Nardil (after the drug holiday reduction) which paradoxically brought some relief to the "stupor effect." Do you have any knowledge/experience of this effect?
This is not how Nardil worked for me originally. It originally worked great! Lots of energy and confidence! I'd love to get that effect again.
Maybe the Lamacital can turn this around, or maybe trying the 90mg approach to shock the system (which is a theory of treating depression).
I've tried Parnate before without success. Thank you Shellie for all your valuable insights past and present!! John
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