Re: Feeling out of sorts - antidepressants

[Guest guest]

Hi

I've had 3 rounds of taking antidepressants over the last 12 years.

First two occasions, it was before I was diagnosed as hypo (although

now think that was the basic cause), third time, I had the

diagnosis, had been on Armour for a number of months and still not

feeling much better. The antidepressant I took did really help -

fatigue lifted, brain fog cleared, fragile emotional state improved,

sleeping improved (after about a week of taking). I subequently

weaned off them after about 6 months, and felt fine. I took what is

perceived to be quite an " old fashioned " antidepressant - had a

great GP at the time who was concerned about problems with

withdrawing from SSRI's (Prozac is an example of an SSRI). I took

Dothiepin, it's what's known as a tricyclic antidepressant. There

are other tricyclics, and all have slightly different profiles in

terms of potential effects and side-effects. This is an area that a

GP should really be able to advise on, as they sure deal with

antidepressants a lot! One other thing to add

about Prozac is that it contains fluoride, which is bad for thyroid

function, and best related to with a barge-pole.

Whether going this route will suit you or not is a decision only you

can take, really... it's complicated! While hypothyroidism is often

misdiagnosed as depression, it can also cause true depression (the

particular brew of brain chemicals that makes you feel awful

physically and emotionally). I think that sometimes taking

antidepressants for a while can help kick the brain chemicals out of

a

bad habit.. it won't solve the basic cause though, if hypoT is the

underlying problem, so you need to be addressing that too. Lots of

luck whatever your decision, Janet

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[Guest guest]

Hi all

I would like to bring pyroluria,undermethylation and over methylation concepts

into your attention.

here is a site on pyroluria.

http://drkaslow.com/html/pyroluria.html

I was never tested but I think I have this problem. Was very depressed and

started zinc and b6 and omega 6 sometime ago. I feel better. It always works for

me.

I am also high histamine undermethylated.

You may find much info on these if you make a search for

under methylation

over methylation

high histamine

low histamine

pyroluria

Walsh

Pfeiffer.

I am thinking there is very important info on these.

bw

Nil

Re: Feeling out of sorts - antidepressants

Hi

I've had 3 rounds of taking antidepressants over the last 12 years.

First two occasions, it was before I was diagnosed as hypo (although

now think that was the basic cause), third time, I had the

diagnosis, had been on Armour for a number of months and still not

feeling much better. The antidepressant I took did really help -

fatigue lifted, brain fog cleared, fragile emotional state improved,

sleeping improved (after about a week of taking). I subequently

weaned off them after about 6 months, and felt fine. I took what is

perceived to be quite an " old fashioned " antidepressant - had a

great GP at the time who was concerned about problems with

withdrawing from SSRI's (Prozac is an example of an SSRI). I took

Dothiepin, it's what's known as a tricyclic antidepressant. There

are other tricyclics, and all have slightly different profiles in