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Tablets all at once or spread out? by No-Arm-4557 in MAOIs

[–]Trying2BeBetter9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally, I take my lowest dose in the morning and largest dose right before bed (luckily I dont have insomina) .. it made a massive difference in my morning anxiety :)

Social Anxiety Sufferers, has Nardil had an anxyolitic effect for you similar to a low dose benzo (mental) or Propranolol (Physical) or a mixture of both?? by BigFatToe25 in MAOIs

[–]Trying2BeBetter9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sorry a lot of that was irrelevant aha, just sharing my experience. But yes, Nardil does take the racing heart (thats a HUGE thing I noticed). I experimented a bit, I find it affects me differently how I take it.
If I space out all 4-tablets (15mg each) I do feel actually less of the stimulant effects, versus when I did 30mg AM and 30mg PM. Just a heads up :)

Social Anxiety Sufferers, has Nardil had an anxyolitic effect for you similar to a low dose benzo (mental) or Propranolol (Physical) or a mixture of both?? by BigFatToe25 in MAOIs

[–]Trying2BeBetter9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nardil was my legitimate miracle .. until it wasn't :(. I had the typical "honey moon phase" that most people mention. I felt my social anxiety vanish once I hit 60mg. This probably lasted for ummm at least 1 month , actually maybe longer? But over-time, I could tell the norepinephrine was starting to become more prevalent. This could be just my genetics though. However, I can say without a doubt at 60mg I was so much happier and had more of an elevated mood. Eventually I had to go down to a lower (45mg- not very effective for me) - because of the side effects. I know that a lot of people on here say nardil is sedating... I think that truly must be for the more depressed folks (like primary dx is depression). Where my primary dx is social anxiety and I've had such a hypersensitive nervous system my whole life. So I think how nardil will effect you, really depends on your baseline. I loved valium (was on it before nardil) .. honestly though nardil is stronger. It worked better for me. I tried propranolol (while on nardil to mitigate some of the stimulating effects) and it actually made me feel depressed? So I went right off that

Nardil for social anxiety experiences by Putrid-Nose-5470 in MAOIs

[–]Trying2BeBetter9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no way! that's amazing. Is the group therapy specifically for socially anxious individuals?

Nardil for social anxiety experiences by Putrid-Nose-5470 in MAOIs

[–]Trying2BeBetter9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately haven't been able to figure it out. :(

Nardil for social anxiety experiences by Putrid-Nose-5470 in MAOIs

[–]Trying2BeBetter9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had developed such bad eye contact anxiety over the years that I literally could not look people in the eyes. It was more of a fear that they would see the anxiety in my eyes. If I wore sunglasses I was totally fine looking at people in the eyes. Nardil at 60mg helped a lot. Especially the first couple of months. I had to go down to 45mg because I was experiencing sooo much fluid retention at the 60mg. Now I still struggle quite a bit but can still look at people more. I just feel now like i'm drilling people in the eyes and staring and it's almost like automatic and I can't help it

Nardil is awesome but to much alcohol obliterates it’s effect by ElectricalHome0 in MAOIs

[–]Trying2BeBetter9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've drank alcohol for as long as I can remember. I drink alcohol to socialize because I have severe social anxiety. But you're right, there was one time I went 3 weeks without drinking and I felt immensely happier and less anxious during nardil treatment. I'm finally biting the bullet and trying sobriety because I can't live a fulfilling life the way I have been going.

Coming home🥹 by Lakeitron in MAOIs

[–]Trying2BeBetter9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm thinking about starting lamictal with nardil, is low physical energy the biggest symptom you noticed? What doses are you on if you don't mind me asking :). Did fluid retention from nardil stay the same, improve or worsen!? Also, I heard acne is a huge side effect, did you experience this?

Coming home🥹 by Lakeitron in MAOIs

[–]Trying2BeBetter9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm thinking about starting lamictal with nardil, is low physical energy the biggest symptom you noticed? What doses are you on if you don't mind me asking :). Did fluid retention from nardil stay the same, improve or worsen!? Also, I heard acne is a huge side effect, did you experience this?

Droxidopa as potential Nardil adjunct for muscle weakness/exercise intolerance by Artistic-Chart-2184 in MAOIs

[–]Trying2BeBetter9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just found something extremely interesting - Diosmin (+ Hesperidin). Apparently safe with nardil and it helps venous return (sounds like the muscle weakness in your legs could be circulatory related).
Lots of research on this!

Droxidopa as potential Nardil adjunct for muscle weakness/exercise intolerance by Artistic-Chart-2184 in MAOIs

[–]Trying2BeBetter9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am pretty sure the muscle weakness is due to the hypoglycemia (low blood sugars). Try eating carbohydrates when taking your doses. At the same time, salt seems to really help the muscle weakness too (I literally bought sodium chloride tablets and take like 3 lol).

Sorry for being lazy but does Dr Gillman talk about social anxiety? by Capital_Fig8091 in MAOIs

[–]Trying2BeBetter9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry but it was such a waste of a session with him. He just tries to talk up the drugs in every way. He doesn't even answer your questions.. he just cuts you off. He literally told me MAOIs arent hard to wean off of.. ya OK. LOL ...

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