Posted by Peter on June 12, 1999, at 17:17:21
In reply to Low-No Energy on Meds, posted by Jeff on June 12, 1999, at 9:36:50
> I had terrible anxiety-panic w/depression several years ago. Meds have relieved all of that..but of course with side effects that I must learn to tolerate. One of the S/E's are fatigue, lack of motivation/ sleepy / etc. I CANT STAND IT. I am in Sales, and my motivation is nil to none. . .deeply effecting my way of life via bills..etc.
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> Although the panic is gone (Anafranil 50mg x1 and Klonopin 1mg x1 at bedtime for 4 years) ...so is my energy and motivation...kinda dull blah bored etc.
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> Since I am on the meds..(I have tried ssri's with ill effects..serzone,paxil,Luvox,celexa,prozac,Wellbutrin etc) isnt there a little something..like a legal "speed" that I could take in the am to bring me some energy? Coffee works only temporary then crash.
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> Help...anyone? zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzJeffzzzzzYou might want to try to get your doc to presecribe Cylert or ritalin, stimulants which have been shown to augment the effects of anti-depressants. I personally have tried both but they have not really worked for me. All the ssri's induce fatigue which I have not been able to counteract. My doc is actually recommending Anafranil but your experience does not sound very promising. I wish you luck! Peter
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