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Thursday, April 30, 2009 Stuart asks

Q: Does parnate help?

I left my home country two years ago to retire in the sun. I had been depressed for most of my life and been prescribed parnate which proved highly suitable for me. However it is not available in the country in which I live now.  

When my supply ran out - I weaned myself off gradually - i managed for a while but many things went wrong.  Fortunately a friend of mine had some left and passed them on as they didn;t suit him.   What on earth will I do when these run out?  I was frequently seriously considering ending my life around Christmas. There might be a way out of here when things recover but right now I can't move or follow my wishes. I am stuck - and get bouts of anxiety and frequently sore, tired eyes.  Life has no meaning and under the mask I am always desperately sad.

I know the answer to most of my problems,(parnate apart) but because of circumstances I am unable to do anything and feel claustrophobic being unable to leave a place I don't like.

Please don't tell me to smile, learn a language or go to church.  I know that in the dark recessed of my mind there is something seriously wrong.

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John McManamy, Health Guide
4/30/09 9:55pm

Hi, Stuart. There is a world of difference between "unavailable" and "impossible to get." On an issue of such high importance, you need to explore every avenue here. There are rules and there are exceptions, and there is a good chance you will find an exception that works for you. Don't give up.

 

Also, there are alternatives. Parnate, as you know is an MAOI. It is not the only MAOI, so it is worth checking on the availability of other MAOIs. Hope this helps -

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By Stuart— Last Modified: 12/24/10, First Published: 04/30/09