Posted by darkhorse on January 14, 2005, at 4:45:14
In reply to Re: What is an antidepressant?Any input please? » ed_uk, posted by phillipa on January 13, 2005, at 22:51:31
Hello Phillipa :
> Also, what is wrong with trying a first line defense of benzo's for the depression (which we know percipates the anxiety of why we feel so depressed)I can not agree more.In fact I noticed that since I stopped all those AD's(and I have tried many many AD's),and relied on benzos I did not have major depression again,since benzos kill off all anxiety that can bring on a major depression (I had several episods of major depression,and I know how it feels).
In fact since I stopped all those AD's I never felt better:I became more human again : more aware of the real world,return of intrest in sex,better sleep quality,self-confidence,return of normal shape - no weight gain..etc.
When I feel I'm not in control,a couple of weeks of benzos get rid of any incoming major depression.
I think that AD's and in particular the potent TCA's should be reserved for people who have real classic severe major depression,and should not be taken more than a year since after that the side effects far outweight the benefits.
I think SSRis have no role for MD.In fact,I do not think they have an anxioylitic action either.BZ are far greater.SSRIS have long-term severe side effects that far outeight their benefits,especially for treatment of anxiety.SSris should be reserved as a 2nd or 3rd options or for pure OCD.
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> dar4khorse, X is an B with AD qualities in that it doesn't let the downs of the "rollercoaster" be so low.Thank you P.I already know that.Believe me, I do not want to tell how the total amount of different psychotropic medications which I took or you'll be shocked.(And I'm not proud of it).
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Best wishes and regards,Dark Horse.
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