Posted by BarbaraCat on January 10, 2002, at 15:28:57
In reply to Re: Adrafranil, huh? » BarbaraCat, posted by IsoM on January 10, 2002, at 15:01:36
Will do. In the meantime, look into the L-Tyrosine and DL-Phenylalanine aminos. What I've been reading lately in the fibro literature is that if there is an immediate response to either, especially Tyrosine, there is a probable defect in the entire body's ability to metabolize NE.
> Barbara, please keep us posted on how the adrafinil affects you. A couple of success stories isn't enough for me to make a fair evaluation of this drug for others. The more people who give it a proper trial & then post their results, the more I can decide whether to recommend it for others. My success may not be everyone's.
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> Do be aware that you won't see immediate results & be disappointed. Taking more initially isn't a good idea either. Like turning up the thermostat to 80ºF won't warm the house to the desired 70ºF any faster. It took a full week before I noticed anything & even then it was a very subtle difference, wasn't even sure it was the med & not just a normal mood change. I think a full 4-5 weeks are needed to really judge the results.
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> Please keep us posted - bade and/or good effects.
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> > Your 'flitting butterfly' symptoms and unfinished projects experiences sound like they've got my name on them - how I can relate. In my spells, I cycle from vegetative melancholy to panic with shades of ADHD. It's a neurological hereditary illness that comes on of it's own accord but is made much worse and maintained by stress and worry. The anxiety stems from the very real possibility of not surviving in this world if this terrible illness is not managed (it hits me out of the blue). I was in a high stress high tech analyst job which I can no longer do and it's hard to get a leg up when I'm currently unemployed (as is my husband) and I keep cycling from just plain ol' normal health and enthusiasm to paralyzing physical pain, depression and fear/panic. If I can stay in the moment (an ongoing spiritual practice) it's manageable, but it's too easy to get pulled into panic when taxes, bills, and house stuff don't get done and more life stress piles up, etc., etc., and I'm just too sick to deal with them. I feel like if I can just maintain a lasting inner spark, a good even clean energy and a sense of optimism, then I can handle things, I can plan, I can make my way, create and build a good and fulfilling life. I can't do any of these things when I never know when I'm going to be literally laid flat. So I'm going to give adrafinil a try. In the meantime I'm taking extra amino acid L-Tyrosine which seems to be helping. Thanks for your help.
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