Posted by BFrederick on July 10, 2001, at 12:04:24
Hi! I could use some advice with meds.........I'm currently taking Wellbutrin SR 150mg 2x per day and have added Adrafinil 300mg 2x per day approx 2 weeks ago. I was diagnosed with atypical dysthymia and have probably had it for most of my life. I've taken Prozac and Effexor, both in combo with Ritalin, with limited success. Wellbutrin seems to be working the best so far. However, I still have the anhedonia, lack of motivation...........the adrafinil has helped some, and most noticeably with my mild to moderate social phobia. I do pretty well when I have to get up and go to work (because the consequences of not going are too scary.....although I do miss a few days "just because") and when I'm in my environment at work, I feel pretty good. However, when I'm home alone ---which is 50% of the time since I'm divorced with joint custody of my 7yr old, and am not dating anyone---I can't get motivated to get off the couch. I'd just as soon crawl in bed and stay there. The majority of weekends I don't even shower or brush my hair, yet alone go out. I think about it...........just never make it.........
So, I'm thinking of adding something to the mix, but am unsure about what it should be. I've read a lot of good stuff about the amisulpride, but am leary about buying it (because of cost) and not be able to use it because of the side effects for women. The selegiline seems to be a possibility, but I'm not sure if it would help my problem. I've had really good luck as far as side effects go.......I've never been significantly bothered by any of the meds I've tried. It takes a heck of a lot to make me feel wired.
So, if anyone could give me any advice or suggestions, I sure would appreciate it!!
poster:BFrederick
thread:69609
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