Posted by ace on May 8, 2003, at 23:19:52
In reply to Re:, posted by Questionmark on May 8, 2003, at 0:09:42
> (Bookgirl, i think when Ace said "Val" he meant Valium and not Valerian. But that's alright.)
>
> Ace, i would probably just continue taking Benzos to help you get through the w/drawal until the Anafranil kicks in. Also, i wouldn't give up on the Anafranil after just a couple days. i know it might be freaking hard, and possibly too hard since youre in school and all, but it might just be a waste of time if you don't try it for at least a few weeks or so.
> Also, about the 5-HT overload... isn't lithium supposed to decrease 5-HT transmission to some extent, or am i wrong?Lithium Carbonate causes and unequicocal increase in 5-HT levels. This is why it can have a synergestic effect with other 5-HT drugs and is a big favourite in resistent depression. The mechanism behind this is not understood, as it is in the SSRIs for example. It is clear that excess 5-HT does cause anxiety, and if you have derealization probably that too.
Thanks for the advice man. With the benzos I've used every day, usually only 1/day, but I am concerned that on withdrawal they can themselves cause and increase in derealization symptomatology.
> Good luck with it all.
Much appreciated. I start Anafranil tommorrow!
Ace.
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