Does anyone have experience with amphetamines being prescribed solely for the treatment of depression?
In my opinion it would be unethical but apparently it is done in some cases. I would be a good candidate as I have very refactory or treatment resistant depression. A part of me would love to take amphetamines for depression. I know it would lift it in a heart beat.
I however have a history of meth amphetamine addiction. I spent three weeks in the psych ward and a year in serious psychosis due to amphetamine induced post acute withdrawal syndrome. It messed up my brain chemistry very badly. Because of this I would never take them even if prescribed. I seriously doubt I could find a doctor who would prescribe them just for depression. I have never heard of a case where it is done.
I realize it is widely prescribed for ADD/ADHD and is very effective. It has the opposite effect in those cases. I am talking about strictly use for depression.
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The "paradox" is only a conflict between reality and your feeling of what reality "ought to be." -- Richard Feynman
Major Depressive Disorder
Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun.
Recovering Alcoholic and Addict
Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide.
Male, 50
Fetzima 80mg
Lamictal 100mg
Remeron 30mg for sleep
Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back
Last edited by Altered Moment; Apr 02, 2014 at 08:19 AM.
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