MAOI Update and the Syndrome With the Funny Name
No new MAOI dosage, no more late-night milk-spilling slapstick, and no better feelings. To be fair to the meds, the past month has been a stressful one. The wife thinks I have Asperger Syndrome. (Henceforth “AS” for brevity and to avoid the “ass-burger” images.) It fits my career, lifestyle, and personality, and I’ve suspected it myself. Unfortunately, if it’s AS and not “just” depression and anxiety, the behavior that causes us so much domestic strife is not so much a...
4 responses to “MAOI Update and the Syndrome With the Funny Name”
Thanks for these notes, and the diet log.
Happy you haven’t had any hypertensive issues.
With high-dose emsam (18 mg), I’ve had a few BP blips (20-30 mmHg) with easily identifiable causes: a bunch of (non-caffeinated) diet soda (phenylalanine, I take it); old-ish yet unspoiled bread(!) & bacon (tyramine?); a few fresh soy-bean pods (l-dopa?).
I’m married, and couldn’t fathom having children without being in remission, but time will run out…
Wow, bread? I’ve heard of the soda, and bacon is definitely a no-no, and something about “broad beans”, like fava. That’s an interesting bit of trivia, actually: Hannibal Lecter suggests eating someone’s liver with fava beans and a nice chianti, all three of which are forbidden for MAOI takers.
I read all of your blog entries this week, Quinn. Twice. Thank you for this honest, reflective, and courageous glimpse into your struggle with depression and anxiety. My yougest son, John, is 29 and this been his struggle, too, for 15 years. Reading your blog has given me some understanding and insight into my son’s life. I cannot find the words to express my gratitude to you for this. So, I’ll just thanks again. Please don’t stop blogging.
Patricia
Thanks so much, Patricia. I was wondering if anyone actually read this. I have an update (mostly marriage-related, but thus related to depression), but haven’t had the time nor inclination to write it. Will try to do so soon. Best of luck to you and your family.