Posted by kayjay on October 12, 2001, at 14:48:07
In reply to Re: levity » kayjay, posted by SLS on October 12, 2001, at 13:29:31
Hello Scott,
I'm not too happy with the length of the list either. I'll try to answer your questions.
I was diagnosed 20 some years ago with borderline personality disorder and major depression. Since then, atypical eating disorder, possible OCD, and GAD. 2 years ago, I was diagnosed with systemic lupus. Depression has been the main problem.
I responded well to Librium and Xanax early on. But after a while, became more depressed. Most helpful, was a combo of Prozac or Paxil plus Cylert, which I took for 9 years with good results(SSRI alone, didn't help much).
The worst meds were the tricyclics(caused a lot of anxiety, dry mouth, paranoia, hostility) and Wellbutrin(super hostility and agitation). Also, did not do well with Zyprexia because of agitation. Desyrel and Serzone made me feel zombied out and restless at the same time.
I am not taking any meds right now because unfortunately about 6 years into taking the SSRI plus a stimulant I started developing symptoms of lupus and was diagnosed with it a couple of years ago. Through keeping track of my symptoms, I discovered that the joint inflammation I was having seemed to be related to the meds. Right now I'm trying to figure out if I have drug induced lupus, or if one of the meds is aggravating a pre-existing lupus.
As to how I am doing with no meds, not all that great. I've been walking 30 min. per day, which helps, but each day is pretty much of a struggle.
Fatigue, no motivation, concentration poor, etc..Sorry you have been through the wringer on meds too. Hope you find something that works.
kayjay
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