blonderachy... irritable and just totally not myself. I have been taking phenlezine for 6 weeks will this get better? If so, when??
Phenelzine - I am feeling really suicidal, my depression has worsened considerably and I feel?
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- 4 Aug 2009 by blonderachy
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- depression, phenelzine
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Psyched4 Aug 2009
Hey blonde,
I just saw your post and was wondering what other antidepressants you may have been tried on. Phenelzine is rarely used; usually when nothing else helped control the depression. It's supposed to start working within 30 mins to an hr. after taking it and last at least 8 to 12 hours. Have you told your doctor that it doesn't seem to be working? I would hope he would try and help you find some other alternative that might help you feel better. I see lots of patients who are just dragged down by their depression and I know it's not only an assault on their minds but their bodies and emotions as well. I wish you luck in getting relief and I do hope you will stay in touch here. There are lots of great people contributing to this website. I do hope you will stay with us and at least keep ME informed how things are going. I am a great listener.
linje13 Jun 2011
Hi I was on Phenelzine for over 20yrs they changed my life for the better they did take several wks to show effect and obviously have to watch what you eat and drink etc but for me they were my magic pill!! I was told they not used now and was put on oxycarboxizid the change over was fine but slowly symptoms returned that tab was then hard to get so was then put on moclobemide these have not been good for me and now i am in the process of coming off and due to start Cymbalta. I hope you have as much luck as I did with phenelzine please do make sure that they are going to be available though without any problem I know I wouldnt of come off them otherwise. GOOD LUCK!!
linje
8 Apr 2012
Nothing else worked and finally i have managed to go back on Phenelzine as they are now prescribed again. I have been on them for 3half wks depression did ease very quickly but do still wake up in morn anxious & appetite not good have lost weight not gained like many people who take it. Have read takes 4wks+ to get fully into system, been such a long time since I took them before I can't remember.Any Advice would be appreciated!!!
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Thank you for your answer.
I have been very unwell for 10 months now. I started to have such extreme head pain they initially thought that I had a brain tumour! I've had brain scans etc which proved to be normal. I've had so many types of drugs given to me aswell.
I was tried on Dosolupin, metradonazole, morphine, citalopram, mirtazapine and loads of pain relief which didn't work!!!
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My Doctor then suggested that I see a Psychiatrist and he said that I am suffering from Atypical depression which means not usual depression. He prescribed me with Phenlezine and I must say the pain in my head is now like a really bad headache, nothing like it was. I have had a few good nights sleep whereas I wasn't sleeping much at all. I'm not eating as much now I was indulging myself with food for comfort. I'm actually taking an interest now in what I wear, I wasn't before. So overall, I am getting better very very slowly. I must say the first 4weeks I didn't feel suicidal. Aftern then I am terrible, especially if something goes wrong. I have been on a better day today but, yesterday was the pits.
My Doctor who has seen me for 10 months, has been aware of my suicidal thoughts but unfortunately, she has now left the practice so I feel left in limbo medically wise. I see a mental health nurse who is arranging counselling so I feel that that would be really beneficial to me. I'm not sure what to do next???
Thanks for listening
You keep going to that therapist. If nothing else you'll have someone to talk to who can listen. I hope maybe they will help you find something else that will work for you. If you ever need to talk and feel like e-mailing, let me know. Take care.