Posted by JohnX2 on March 21, 2002, at 17:01:17
In reply to Re: that light switch? MAOIs etc » JohnX2, posted by jay on March 21, 2002, at 16:11:45
Thanks. I do feel there are important psychological ramifications that therapy can address for certain individuals (like me). No argument there. But some times I just don't "get it" despite therapy. Sometimes on meds, something snaps and I "get it". Can't quite explain "it". ;)Regards
John> >
> > what the heck is this light switch that people talk about?
> >
> > I think I felt it three times. 2 times on St. John's Wort and once on Wellbutrin. Both times in an instance my mood lifted and I had a sense of well being that accompanied a feeling of security
> > and serenity. I also felt more connected with people. This poops out in hours or days.
> >
> > Besides that everything else has been pretty much a free-for-all agitated "speed" like feelings of euphoria/dysphoria etc/mixed states..whatever, you name it.
> >
> > The Lamictal and Serzone seem to have the tide roll in slowly so to speak in terms of helping the depression. Plop on some more mood stabilizers and things aint that bad.
> >
> > So I never have gotton back to this "light switch on" state. I feel better. i.e. not depressed, and occasional I get this euphoric rush. But I wouldn't say I feel "complete" by any means. Am I missing the boat here?
> >
> > What about these MAOIs? Would they give a different sort of response that I am missing out on? Like maybe I would hook into that light switch thingy?
> >
> > My depression symptoms are atypical when not severe.
> >
> > BTW, atypical depression seems like typical depression doesn't it?
> >
> > John
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> John, I think it's just the 'sync' of it all, really! Chemicals, receptors, PLUS, your own cognitive perception of it all (which is really f*&ked in depression, mania, etc..). There is of course a hell of a lot more to it, more than I think we could ever understand, but I myself feel it's important to add the cognitive part to the biological. I don't want to get into any arguments about therapy or anything, it's just my .02 cents. :-)
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> Jay
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