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Posted by Deneb on November 17, 2005, at 0:27:23
I just noticed something strange...
Even though Dr. Bob put my picture up, I'm not bursting with uncontrollable excitement like last time. I'm happy, but in a cool mellow kind of way. Golly, I must be changing or else my meds are taking the edge off my emotions. Can 0.75 Risperdal and 60 mg Celexa do that?
Weird.
Deneb
Posted by alesta on November 17, 2005, at 11:58:55
In reply to Not insanely happy, posted by Deneb on November 17, 2005, at 0:27:23
> I just noticed something strange...
>
> Even though Dr. Bob put my picture up, I'm not bursting with uncontrollable excitement like last time. I'm happy, but in a cool mellow kind of way. Golly, I must be changing or else my meds are taking the edge off my emotions. Can 0.75 Risperdal and 60 mg Celexa do that?
>
> Weird.
>
> Denebyes. if i recall, ssris (i believe celexa is one) are notorious for numbing the emotions in some (more likely most) ppl.
amy:)
Posted by Deneb on November 17, 2005, at 15:44:13
In reply to Re: Not insanely happy » Deneb, posted by alesta on November 17, 2005, at 11:58:55
> yes. if i recall, ssris (i believe celexa is one) are notorious for numbing the emotions in some (more likely most) ppl.
Good golly...can an extra 10 mg of Celexa do that? I was on 50 mg for the longest time and I was still pretty volatile. I think it's the Risperdal.
Can Risperdal numb emotions?
Hmmm...sorry about all the meds questions, guess I picked the wrong forum to post this in.
Deneb
Posted by lynn971 on November 17, 2005, at 16:18:37
In reply to Not insanely happy, posted by Deneb on November 17, 2005, at 0:27:23
I was wondering about the picture. Deneb, you are very talented.
I noticed that people are "math/science" people or they are "liberal arts" people.
I am "math" I could not draw to save my life. lol
I would be interested in seeing some more of your drawings.
Posted by Deneb on November 17, 2005, at 16:53:53
In reply to Re: Not insanely happy, posted by lynn971 on November 17, 2005, at 16:18:37
Hi Lynn!
I'm a math/science person too! I can't draw either LOL! I don't usually draw.
I'm glad you liked my picture. I was in one of my silly childish moments when I drew it. I'm sure anyone can draw a picture and have it put up on Babble.
Posted by Jen Star on November 17, 2005, at 16:59:17
In reply to Not insanely happy, posted by Deneb on November 17, 2005, at 0:27:23
hi Deneb,
I believe Celexa doesn't "nunb" emotions, but rather helps the person temper the out-of-control emotions.Typically, a person with outrageous zeal and overwhelming joy also may suffer fits of despair and huge depression too. It may be that the "normal" amount of happiness you feel at having your picture used is more in keeping with the "real Deneb" reaction, rather than the "out of control emotional" reaction.
I'm not saying that it's not exciting to have your picture up there - it's cool. Though it seems to me that it's perfectly normal to be sort of happy, but not bursting at the seams happy.
Evening out of emotions isn't a bad thing. If you're not experiencing the atrocious lows and magnificent highs, you're free to experience joy at the smaller things in life; joy at "normal" levels that doesn't incapacitate you.
Just a thought...
JenStar
Posted by phil on November 17, 2005, at 17:36:56
In reply to Not insanely happy, posted by Deneb on November 17, 2005, at 0:27:23
Well, I just like the picture. Thanks Deneb.
Phil
Posted by Deneb on November 17, 2005, at 17:59:24
In reply to Re: Not insanely happy » Deneb, posted by Jen Star on November 17, 2005, at 16:59:17
> hi Deneb,
> I believe Celexa doesn't "nunb" emotions, but rather helps the person temper the out-of-control emotions.Hmmmm...that would explain why my GP said it was a "mood stabilizer".
> Typically, a person with outrageous zeal and overwhelming joy also may suffer fits of despair and huge depression too.
Wonder why that's so? Can't go up without going down? I love overwhelming joy...I love being so excited and happy, but I guess it's OK to be just happy too if that means I won't suffer fits of despair.
>It may be that the "normal" amount of happiness you feel at having your picture used is more in keeping with the "real Deneb" reaction, rather than the "out of control emotional" reaction.
I don't really ever get "out of control" with happiness...that's more of a problems with the "depressions". I think elation is the right word to describe it...it's just a feeling of elation and it's wonderful.
Posted by Dr. Bob on November 21, 2005, at 22:45:49
In reply to Can Risperdal numb emotions? » alesta, posted by Deneb on November 17, 2005, at 15:44:13
> Hmmm...sorry about all the meds questions, guess I picked the wrong forum to post this in.
How about the main Psycho-Babble board instead? Here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20051119/msgs/581085.html
Thanks,
Bob
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