I had to accept that the only drug that can ease my chronic depression is Marplan (Isocarboxide) a Mao-inhibitor. It’s not a miracle drug but it makes it possible for me to function again.
Strange since its a strong dopaminergic drug and not reccomended for people with SZ.
The only thing that bothers me (apart from the food restrictions) is that it makes me very tired. I hope it will pass.
That’s great news that you’ve found something that helps. I know how badly you suffer with depression.
Hopefully it will.
Thanks @everhopeful, yes i suffered badly from depression and suicidal ideation, i’m at hospital for the moment but thanks to MAO-i i can be discharged next week and I avoided ECT this time.
I also have suicidal ideation and depression with antipsychotics, I will ask my psychiatrist about Marplan, thanks
Try to ask for a MAO-inhibitor. Marplan is only available in Europe (i think) but there are several other MAO-inhibitors in the states which are just as effective. Good luck. Depression sucks.
Besides that you have to know that it is rarely prescribed because there are a lot of interactions with food and other medications and drugs, MAO-i are very toxic medication, but the most effective antidepressant out there.
I’m glad it’s helping. Hopefully the fatigue goes away over time
Thanks for the information!
Thanks @LilyoftheValley , according to the users on reddit the fatigue will pass eventually.
Yeah, I think so too. 
So you need to stop eating cheese,tea,vine…
Is it still case with mao-is..
@bluebutterfly
The official guidelines for mao-i food restrictions are far too strict. You can eat mild cheese (not old, like blue cheese) and you can drink wine, tea and beer but not draft / draught beer.
There is a table on the net with tyramine content that i follow