Posted by Clayton on October 31, 2003, at 14:44:37
In reply to Re: Morning Depression - What worked well for me, posted by dannen on October 31, 2003, at 13:34:30
Pure speculation based on the experiences of my wife and general reading.
I assume benzos are not efficacious or counter-indicated for you. Xanax (maybe with Klonapin) is wonderful for depression and nervous aggitation.
Gabapentin (Nuurontin) can be efficacious in affecting general calming and stimulating your opiate system which can produce a sense of peace and well-being. It also affects the dopaineric system which can give you either a sense of unbothered tranquility or up your drive and aggitation, too. Dopagenergics are definitely antidepressants (though just try to find one that blocks it's reuptake directly. Ameneptine and nominifense have both been pulled from the market).
There is a lot of research (and some enlightening posts) on using opiates like ultram as direct antidepressant agents. For some it has worked.
And paradoxically, stimulants like Ritalin and Adderal reduce hyperactivity which might reduce aggitation.
Lastly, there has been some success at adjusting DOWN neurotransmitter levels instead of pumping them up. The best docs may attempt to balance their relative levels, too, while impacting the sensitivity of the receptors.
Too bad medicine is still in the dark ages on psyhciatric disorders. Just wait 200 years!
Forgive all the wild speculation but think about it and find a doc who might be competant (or lucky) at choosing the right combo of the above.
Good luck, bud.
poster:Clayton
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