Posted by Geezer on May 10, 2003, at 19:30:36
In reply to Re: stimulant psychosis, posted by cybercafe on May 10, 2003, at 18:27:16
> > > low dose ritalin SR makes me more patient and focused .. if i take 30 mg however i start to think more ... is this the sign of a pre-psychotic state? ... i also notice my moods become de-stabilized
> >
> > In 1985 I spent 4 weeks in a psyc. ward detoxing from 200mg. of Dex. per day over a 4 month period. Came off on small doses of Mellirel(sp). Honest, if you get pstim psychosis you will sure as h*** know it. I don't mean to offend - today if I take 200, 400 or 500mg. of Provigil all at once or in devided doses the effect only lasts 4 hours then I get a rebound dysphoric state that can only be relieved with benzos & AEDs (Klonopin and Lamictal). I think I am Bipolar II as well but can't get a pdoc to give me a DX. Just my guess but you may be getting some mood changes but I doubt you are close to psychosis - that comes with horrable technicolor nightmares, etc. Slow and easy....seems you are intuitive and know yourself well. Best of luck.
> >
> > Geezer
>
> well i noticed that i started thinking more.. and was a bit more fearful.... and after a while it might well extend to a psychotic state such as thinking people might find out that you did X and then get together and laugh at you ... or judge/persecute you ...seems quite paranoid to me
>
> yeah... don't you think a psychotic state can come on gradually ??
I think if this is a real concern to you it would be best to talk it over with your pdoc. I can only offer my own experience due to prolonged Dex. abuse (the psychosis did not continue after detox.). As for gradual onset I am not sure. Please talk to your pdoc and let me know how you are doing!Geezer
poster:Geezer
thread:225269
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030505/msgs/225657.html