Posted by ZeitGuest on May 21, 2006, at 20:12:05
In reply to Re: Everyone PLEASE share your ENSAM updates? (nm), posted by zero on May 17, 2006, at 10:23:10
Day 17 on EMSAM.
So far, no beneficial effects yet.
As for negative effects, just one: I have had a noticeable increase in irritability, which may be my version of anxiety. Little things seem to be irritating me more than usual.
I've always had a proclivity for crankiness. When I was on Prozac (for ten years or so, give or take a few months off here and there in an effort to try new meds), the crankiness/nervousness was definitely mitigated. (I think I'm mildly afflicted by OCD, and pre-poopout Prozac completely irradicated that symptom.) But on EMSAM I've been feeling much more irritable than usual, and feeling more aggravated by mundane frustrations. Not sure if EMSAM itself is causing this, or if the patch (6mg) is just not working and I'm now steeping in my "natural state."
I definitely haven't felt motivated, energized or more sociable, as some on this site have. I was hoping that EMSAM would help me with my social anxiety and mild depression.
I'm wondering if some of the earlier "early adopters" on this site are still experiencing beneficial effects from EMSAM with regard to social anxiety. I believe RobertDavid commented on that effect early in his trial. So, RobertDavid, are you still feeling more socially engaged/motivated on EMSAM?
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