Posted by Zo on July 1, 2001, at 23:05:16
In reply to Re: Why are so many people on anti-psychotics?, posted by Else on July 1, 2001, at 10:09:31
My understanding is that the new-generation APs such as Zyprexa and Geodon are very different chemicals from the old. . .and act effectively, in much smaller doses than for psychosis, as a block to the effects of the dopamine cascade upon the limibic system provoked by hypervigilance and stress. Zyprexa gave me a handle on my emotions (I am an abuse survivor, and have CFS) unlike anything, ever. . .and I'd still be on it if it weren't for the major weight gain, I mean major! Besides which, 6 months of it seems to have evened me out.
It really helps to get underneath what a drug is labelled, and think about what they actually *do.*
Best,
Zo
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