Posted by ChrisK on February 15, 2001, at 5:43:16
In reply to WHY ARE PEOPLE RECOMMENDING ZYPREXA?, posted by zarathustra on February 14, 2001, at 16:01:27
I wouldn't get hung up on the term antipsychotic. Zyprexa has been studied and been shown to be a good augmenter for depression, even at low doses. It sounds like you need something to clear your thought patterns and I know that Zyprexa did just that for me. Since I've started taking it I can think more clearly and rationally. Yourpost makes it sound like you woulld benefit from the effects of this med.
Also, Anhedonia is a lack of joy in your life. Things that used to be enjoyable aren't any longer. This is usually refering to sex but also includes any hobby that you liked at one time such as reading, sports, cooking, etc.
Anergy is the lack of energy. You don't feel like getting out of bed to do anything.
It is common to target these symptoms with something other than going solo with an antidepressant.
Hope this helps.
Chris
> I have noticed from the responses to my posting that most think I should try Zyprexa.
> I was under the impression that I suffer from depression: Why would I consider a mood stabiliser or anti-psychotic?
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> Does my posting suggest symptoms of these?
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> Also, what exactly is anhedonia and anergy(anergic)
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> Andrew.
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