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Posted by ace on March 2, 2003, at 21:26:31
An update: from 90mg (at 6 weeks) 50-60% reduction in OCD happened. We are going to try 105mg(from today) to kick its stubborn ass. I feel confident.
BTW, In reply to some comments befor I am not Bipolar. Never had been. I have just about every Anxiety Disorder (esp. OCD) and episodic depression. I am no where near bipolar. I just wish some people could be less discouraging, when somebody spells out there happiness!
Any communication welcome!
Ace (THE Australian Champion of NARDIL).
Nardil, 105mg.
Posted by SLS on March 2, 2003, at 21:53:46
In reply to The Australian Champion of Nardil!- now at 105mg. , posted by ace on March 2, 2003, at 21:26:31
> Any communication welcome!
I'm glad for you, and applaud your positive attitude. I hope you get to 100% reduction!Do you use any benzodiazepines? What other medication, if any, are you taking for your condition(s)?
Good luck.
- Scott
Posted by ace on March 2, 2003, at 22:05:02
In reply to Re: The Australian Champion of Nardil!- now at 105mg. , posted by SLS on March 2, 2003, at 21:53:46
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> > Any communication welcome!
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> I'm glad for you, and applaud your positive attitude. I hope you get to 100% reduction!
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> Do you use any benzodiazepines? What other medication, if any, are you taking for your condition(s)?
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> Good luck.
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> - ScottThat's Scott, I use Valium prn. But not long-term. Hve thought about it but.
If 105mg doesn't work (4 weekk trial) we will bust it up to 120mg (another 4 weeks trial. No higher than that.
Then I will try...
Nardil + Zyprexa
Nardil + RisperidoneI will never give in until OCD's ass has been thoroughly kicked -- I've suffered extremely som much in the past.
What are you on...I think I've seen some MAOI posts with you there...you on the magic bullets too?
Thanks again champ, and keep in touch.
Nardil, for all my anxiety D/O's and depression has been ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING. OCD will soon have it's day of reckoning too.....
All the best, Scott,Ace (Andrew)
Nardil, 105mg.
Posted by mattdds on March 3, 2003, at 7:23:39
In reply to The Australian Champion of Nardil!- now at 105mg. , posted by ace on March 2, 2003, at 21:26:31
Ace,
Man, if I hadn't already gotten so much better on my current regimen of Klonopin + CBT, your enthusiastic posts would have me convinced to do a run of Nardil or another MAOI!Keep up the posts, please.
FWIW, you don't sound manic to me. I remember when I first came out of a deep depression, I would be driving around in my car yelling, with the windows down about how good it felt. Was I manic? Perhaps I looked manic (even a bit psychotic to other drivers), but I would say just extremely relieved after all the hell. Kinda like getting better after the flu, but so much more pronounced. If I was (hypo)manic, I don't see the harm - I wasn't out spending my life's savings or picking up random hookers on the street, or thinking I was about to change the world. I was just back to feeling the same old good feelings I felt abound 9 years ago, and the thoughts you have been posting remind me so much of that great feeling!
Keep on Nardil-ing your way to blissful hypomania! And keep posting, this is great stuff.
BTW, have you tried any CBT for OCD? I don't have OCD, but hear CBT is quickly becoming one of the treatments of choice.
Best,
Matt
p.s. I hope anyone with bipolar that reads this doesn't take this post the wrong way. I know mania has bad implications for people with bipolar. I just don't think this is what Ace is experiencing. Just a friendly disclaimer.
Posted by Ron Hill on March 3, 2003, at 10:31:57
In reply to The Australian Champion of Nardil!- now at 105mg. , posted by ace on March 2, 2003, at 21:26:31
Hi Ace,
> BTW, In reply to some comments befor I am not Bipolar. Never had been. I have just about every Anxiety Disorder (esp. OCD) and episodic depression. I am no where near bipolar. I just wish some people could be less discouraging, when somebody spells out there happiness!
It was not my intent to discourage you by asking in a previous thread ( http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030224/msgs/204640.html ) if you might have been experiencing some hypomania. However, it is clear that I offended you by my question. I am sorry, Andrew. Please forgive me. In the future, I need to think twice before asking such questions.
I'm happy for you with regard to the positive benefits provided by Nardil and I extend to you my very best wishes as you continue to adjust your Rx.
-- Ron
Posted by ace on March 3, 2003, at 19:43:20
In reply to Re: The Australian Champion of Nardil!- now at 105mg. » ace, posted by mattdds on March 3, 2003, at 7:23:39
> Ace,
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> Man, if I hadn't already gotten so much better on my current regimen of Klonopin + CBT, your enthusiastic posts would have me convinced to do a run of Nardil or another MAOI!Keep up the posts, please.
Of couse Matty! I hope you can experience the bliss of MAOIs one day! It's great you are feeling good. Unfortunately, I had very little success with CBT over a 2 year period. In some ways it made me worse. But, hey, we are all different. We all want happiness and how you find that (as long as your not hurting others of course) is ultimately our responsibility. Once again, congrats on your success!> FWIW, you don't sound manic to me. I remember when I first came out of a deep depression, I would be driving around in my car yelling, with the windows down about how good it felt. Was I manic? Perhaps I looked manic (even a bit psychotic to other drivers), but I would say just extremely relieved after all the hell. Kinda like getting better after the flu, but so much more pronounced. If I was (hypo)manic, I don't see the harm - I wasn't out spending my life's savings or picking up random hookers on the street, or thinking I was about to change the world. I was just back to feeling the same old good feelings I felt abound 9 years ago, and the thoughts you have been posting remind me so much of that great feeling!
Thanks so much Caleb for your opinion! No, I am definitely not like that...more tranquil and serene...feeling love and happiness for life. Just relaxful bliss really.
Keep on Nardil-ing your way to blissful hypomania! And keep posting, this is great stuff.
Don't worry dude, I intend to be posting on this wonderful site for years and years. It sounds corny, but in a way we are all a special, brave group of people. Even those with whom I staunchly disagree. I just wish we could all meet some day!
> BTW, have you tried any CBT for OCD? I don't have OCD, but hear CBT is quickly becoming one of the treatments of choice.Yeah.. like I said before, It made me worse...caused many more obsessions & compulsions. Started some real painful ones. I have now accepted I will be on meds the rest of my life. I don't care if they take 5 or so years of my life - they will. But I won't ever go back to any sort of therapy aimed at my symptoms. My symptoms are just so extreme (when not on meds) and therapy doesn't augment meds for me. If anything, I will read some spiritual texts for guidance (In addition to other things I study philosophy at uni).
> Best,
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> MattThanks so much for your comments Matt. I really really hope you stay happy. Any probs get your ass to this site ASAP!
Take Care, Friend, and keep in contact!
Ace (Andrew)
Nardil, 105mg.
> p.s. I hope anyone with bipolar that reads this doesn't take this post the wrong way. I know mania has bad implications for people with bipolar. I just don't think this is what Ace is experiencing. Just a friendly disclaimer.
Posted by ace on March 3, 2003, at 19:48:21
In reply to Re: The Australian Champion of Nardil!- now at 105mg. » ace, posted by Ron Hill on March 3, 2003, at 10:31:57
> Hi Ace,
>
> > BTW, In reply to some comments befor I am not Bipolar. Never had been. I have just about every Anxiety Disorder (esp. OCD) and episodic depression. I am no where near bipolar. I just wish some people could be less discouraging, when somebody spells out there happiness!
>
> It was not my intent to discourage you by asking in a previous thread ( http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030224/msgs/204640.html ) if you might have been experiencing some hypomania. However, it is clear that I offended you by my question. I am sorry, Andrew. Please forgive me. In the future, I need to think twice before asking such questions.No need to apologize. Simply by the tone of this note it is obvious you ment no malice and you have a good heart. You have every right to ask questions, and I am sorry If i snapped at you!
> I'm happy for you with regard to the positive benefits provided by Nardil and I extend to you my very best wishes as you continue to adjust your Rx.
Thankyou so much Ron. I really, really appreciate it. You seem like a very warm-hearted person. Are you doing OK yourself?
Please don't hesitate to write back to me, and I truly wish YOU much happiness.God Bless,
Andrew (ace)> -- Ron
Posted by hok on March 4, 2003, at 11:45:53
In reply to Re: The Australian Champion of Nardil!- now at 105mg. » Ron Hill, posted by ace on March 3, 2003, at 19:48:21
Ace,
congrats on your current treatment breakthrough. Since you're having such a wonderful success story, I have considered a possible trial of an MAOI down the line. Could you rate your side effects in terms of pervasiveness? I suffer from atypical depression, and fear that Nardil would cause too much cognitive dysfunction, hypersomnia, and food cravings. Can you let me know any downsides you're currently experiencing? Thanks
Posted by ace on March 4, 2003, at 19:22:02
In reply to Re: The Australian Champion of Nardil!- now at 105mg. » ace, posted by hok on March 4, 2003, at 11:45:53
> Ace,
>
> congrats on your current treatment breakthrough. Since you're having such a wonderful success story, I have considered a possible trial of an MAOI down the line. Could you rate your side effects in terms of pervasiveness? I suffer from atypical depression, and fear that Nardil would cause too much cognitive dysfunction, hypersomnia, and food cravings. Can you let me know any downsides you're currently experiencing? ThanksTry an MAOI! esp. Nardil. At first Nardil caused MAJOR cognitive dysfunction. I lowered dose once for a couple or so days but it passed.
Now I am experiencing chocolate cravings, and anorgasmia. That's it.
All other s/effects have passed really (Believe, I had just about all!)
Cheers for the qstn!
Ace.
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