Posted by bearfan on July 11, 2009, at 17:19:12
In reply to Re: Best Antidepressants for men?, posted by Tony P on July 11, 2009, at 14:04:27
I tool couldn't figure out how NE could reduce anxiety until I did more research about it. Part of it has to do with the potential to increase confidence, this in turn, will lesson the type of the anxiety that comes from feeling overwhelmed or not able to do something. Also apparently boosting NE has a subtle effect on increasing dopamine which further can increase feelings of well being and ability. Although, on the other hand, excessive activation can increase anxiety.
Apparently Cymbalta has a powerful effect on Serotonin and increase NE in a different way than Effexor. This probally in the reason it can be better for anxiety than effexor in some people.
As for Lexapro, did you find that memory recall and outgoingness seem to lesson? Also in some cases I felt a bit dopey (most apparent during beginning phase). Not sure if this is because of the more sedating effect of it.
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