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Posted by linkadge on June 10, 2007, at 18:38:52
I have been experiencing extreme periods of akathesia, while I am on no drugs.
Its a feeling like an extreme inner restlessness.
I can't sit still, or do one thing for more than a few minautes.Is there such a thing, my concentration is ok, I just need to moveing.
Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on June 10, 2007, at 20:04:11
In reply to drug free akathesia, posted by linkadge on June 10, 2007, at 18:38:52
Link that's the way my anxiety affects me it's all or nothing either asleep at night with benzos or restless and awake. Love Phillipa
Posted by Racer on June 10, 2007, at 20:25:28
In reply to drug free akathesia, posted by linkadge on June 10, 2007, at 18:38:52
Yes, of course there's such a beast. It can be a symptom of anxiety, of hypomania, of hyperactivity, of any number of things. For me, it's often a sign of unrecognized anger, or of being too inactive.
And there are times it feels almost painful.
Hope that helps.
Posted by Phillipa on June 10, 2007, at 21:41:56
In reply to Re: drug free akathesia » linkadge, posted by Racer on June 10, 2007, at 20:25:28
Well if it's anger or anxiety excercise really helps hence why I ride the bike 7.5 miles daily. It gets rid of both drug free too. Love Phillipa
Posted by med_empowered on June 12, 2007, at 16:33:20
In reply to Re: drug free akathesia » Racer, posted by Phillipa on June 10, 2007, at 21:41:56
the term 'akathisia' pre-dates neuroleptics and other akathisia-inducing drugs; its just been used to describe that syndrome a lot.
There used to be (maybe still is) an "akathitic depression". I think its like agitated depression, only it presents with more fidgetiness or something...anyway, that might be a good conceptualization of what you're dealing with.
Posted by chiron on June 12, 2007, at 22:54:32
In reply to drug free akathesia, posted by linkadge on June 10, 2007, at 18:38:52
Just curious, do you have bad allergies?
I have started taking Xanax full-time because of this new anxiety I have been having (I was also off drugs except for a 2 day trial w/ neurontin).
I had a coworker mention that she has to go on Prozac at this time every year because her anxiety gets so bad.
And as you probably know, allergies & depression are somehow mysteriously connected.
Posted by Phillipa on June 12, 2007, at 23:07:53
In reply to Re: drug free akathesia, posted by chiron on June 12, 2007, at 22:54:32
No I didn't know that would that explain tiredness and more anxiety? Love Phillipa
Posted by chiron on June 13, 2007, at 7:44:39
In reply to Re: drug free akathesia » chiron, posted by Phillipa on June 12, 2007, at 23:07:53
"The 'Bless You!' Blues"
http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/pto-19990301-000028.html
Posted by linkadge on June 13, 2007, at 10:50:18
In reply to Re: drug free akathesia, posted by chiron on June 13, 2007, at 7:44:39
The problem with akathesia is that it is active and not passive.
Its a problem that constantly reminds you that it is there.
Linkadge
Posted by tgo on June 14, 2007, at 21:20:38
In reply to Re: drug free akathesia, posted by linkadge on June 13, 2007, at 10:50:18
Linkadge,
Were you on a medicine before that caused the akathisia and it just never left??
> The problem with akathesia is that it is active and not passive.
>
> Its a problem that constantly reminds you that it is there.
>
> Linkadge
Posted by linkadge on June 15, 2007, at 6:37:57
In reply to Re: drug free akathesia » linkadge, posted by tgo on June 14, 2007, at 21:20:38
That is a possability, I have been on a lot of meds.
Linkadge
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