Posted by alesta on September 7, 2004, at 20:30:39
In reply to Re: how does the emotionless effect last so long?anyon, posted by mike lynch on September 7, 2004, at 19:48:14
> I don't know what it is....all I know is that I don't feel like myself at all..even when I am on SSRI'S (even though they seem effective) i guess I have to try another class of ad's...
it sounds like you are experiencing anhedonia. (you don't have to be on an ssri to experience this.) i would suggest you try some natural remedies or medications that enhance dopamine. if you want to go the med route, parnate would be a good one to try. it increases dopamine as well as norepinephrine and serotonin. nardil does this also (as well as increasing gaba), but many cannot tolerate its side effects. but you may be able to tolerate them, depending on your individual body chemistry (but i would definitely try parnate first!)
if you want to go the natural remedy route (i would try this first), some great remedies which increase dopamine (and other neurotransmitters) are l-theanine, rhodiola, and tmg. it is very important that you buy *quality* brands of these, or you may receive no benefit..
there are other meds that affect dopamine as well, such as abilify, selegiline, i think, and others. (stimulants would also increase dopamine, but i would definitely try the other options first.) if you want any further info on any of this, please let me know, or email/babblemail me.:)
good luck,
amy:)
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