Imipramine Review

Hey guys. I've struggled with depression for some time and you know how it goes, mess change here and there, always trying to find that balance.

I don't remember why I was taken off of imipramine, and I wasn't on it for long. I think at the time my depression was not terribly severe, and I may have even claimed at that time that I did not have depression. Something was wrong to be sure, but it was mostly that I did not derive joy from anything and was apathetic about life in general and devoid of goals or concern for the future.

It was AMAZING. On the tenth day or so, I woke up, looked around the room, and felt that I was seeing the world for the first time. I felt my old feelings were just 'poor reasoning,' and it made sense that regular people carry on with work, friends, and life, without sadness or struggle, because the world is a very good place. All of this time, how did I manage to not notice that the world is a good place?

I saved the remainder if my last bottle for several years. I thought if I ever were to be so down that I was seriously considering committing suicide, I would put it off for a few weeks and take imipramine instead. I would run out quickly, but I would the.n call a doctor and say that I need this to be refilled so I can continue to see that life is worth living.

But effects vary from person to person. I will say though that in the Austin heat, I would become so dehydrated on the way to class that my skin would begin to take on a slightly shriveled appearance after only 20 minutes in the sun. I stopped at every water fountain I crossed during that time. I remember thinking "It looks like I may have to carry a camel-back around with me everywhere for the rest of my life. Inconvenient, but certainly worth it."

Nothing before or since has ever obliterated depression entirely.

Good luck guys.

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Hello, Jack! How are you? I'm very glad that it worked so well for you and thank you for your informative post.

Imipramine is used to treat depression and bedwetting in children. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation and fatigue.

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