Posted by Michael Bell on May 7, 2003, at 19:37:19
In reply to Picamilon - Q's re: use/dose/exp/availablty etc., posted by michael on May 7, 2003, at 3:17:28
>Michael, Picamilon still kicks *ss for my social phobia. I haven't noticed drowsiness, but it does not help with dysthymia (not at the dose I take anyway.
1. It's effects: it's somewhat energizing at higher doses (100mg 3X a day), and produces a calming quality at lower doses (50 mg 3X/day). I use it at lower doses b/c I like the calming influence. When I was using it at higher doses in the beginning, it definately put some pep in my step. But what does it really do? For me, it has completely and utterly taken away the physiological symptoms of anxiety (racing heartbeat, cold feeling in chest, shaking). But it is less effective as far sas stopping the cognitive aspects of SP. In other words, I still have anxious thoughts, but they have much less of a hold on me because they cause no physical response.
2. Dosage: I use it basically every day, though sometimes I skip entire days because it is a powerful drug and it accumulates in the system.
3. Availability: it is very easy to get. Just type in "picamilon" in yahoo and go from there.
4. Some other things you should know: I've noticed a strange effect with Picamilon. It potentiates the effects of alcohol, so that I get extremely outgoing and gregarious after just one beer. It gives me a VERY happy buzz (not mania, though). Yet strangely enough, I've noticed that no matter how much beer I drink, I don't ever get drunk. Ever. I had 12 beers the other night with no food, and didn't go beyond moderately buzzed. Don't try this at home! Also, it doesn't really help with flat affect, and may exacerbate this condition. You may need to add a mood enhancer if you suffer from this problem.
Hope that helps! (Michael Bell)
It sounds as if most who have used it, do so for social phobia?
> (What dose do you use?)
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> Is it not also supposed to be somewhat "acitvating" when a slightly higher dose is taken?
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> Anyone using it for its stimulating/activating properties, to address fatigue?
> And if so, would you characterize its affect as energizing physically or mentally, or increased motivation, or something else?
> (what dose do you use?)
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> Does anyone use it on an as needed basis, rather than taking it daily? (for either reason)
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> Also - do most get it via the internet, or is it also available at the ususal supplement/nutrition stores?
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> Thanks for any feedback.
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> michael
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