Posted by JohnX2 on February 22, 2002, at 19:47:31
In reply to dope-amine dilemma, posted by lula on February 22, 2002, at 14:31:00
Hi,Have you considered the possibility that you may
be bipolar? You have a lot of "hypomania" symptoms.
It is common for bipolars to be adrenaline
junkies as they easily can get a strong dopamine kick.
Also they are easily attracted to speed. Adults addicted
to dopaminergic substances by default will exhibit ADD symptoms.
Its possible the ADD symptoms dissapear with the removal
of all stimulants. You may do well to take a mood stabilizer.
Also, ADD symptoms are often confused with hypomania in
bipolar II (a mild form of bipolar where the mania is
sneaky to diagnose). I could be wrong, but just some things to chew on.Best Regards,
John> Just recently I have realized there is a good possibility I do not produce enough dopamine. This is after years of knowing that something was not quite right with me biochemically. Factors that influenced this decision:
> 1. I'm a recovering alcoholic/addict (speed)
> 2. Diagnosed with ADD.
> 3. Abuse coffee
> 4. Smoke cigarrettes
> 5. Familiar tremor (also my mom and my 13 year old son)
> 6. Adrenaline-junkie (esp. as kid)
> 7. Use sex as a mood elevator
>
>
> The only "natural" thing that makes me feel normal or good is excessive exercise. However, I cannot run five miles a day. Otherwise, I am sleepy, lethargic, and exist in a mental fog. These traits are exacerbated when I have tried SSRIs (paxil, zoloft, effexor). Serzone obliterated my short-term memory. Not surprisingly, wellbutrin has worked somewhat.
>
> Serotonin doesn't seem to be the problem but I feel strongly that dopamine and possibly norepinephrine are.
>
> I cannot take Ritalin or adderall because they kick in my addiction. I flushed the adderall after beginning to "stray" from the recommended dose.
>
> I thought I had found the answer (on this site) in Parnate. However, I noticed it has properties akin to methamphetamine and I cannot take anything with strong abuse potential. Do Parnate and the other MAOI-B inhibitors have histories of abuse?
>
> What do dopamine deficient alcoholics and addicts take?
>
> Thanks!
poster:JohnX2
thread:95123
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20020222/msgs/95157.html