Posted by cybercafe on August 5, 2002, at 2:24:54
In reply to Re: How Parnate saved my butt » cybercafe, posted by Ritch on August 4, 2002, at 21:02:18
>you solve avoidance issues (medications or CBT), you still have approach (interest) issues to deal with. The bottom line is--if you lack the motivation and interest to interact with other new folks-all of the therapy/meds to stop avoidance behaviors are lost if the motivational issues aren't addressed. That is where the MAOI's and stimulants have a role in treatment, IMO.
that makes good sense to me -- though some might say that if you are lacking the motivation and interest you are experiencing depression? .... though to begin with i couldn't even imagine what it would be like to avoid contact with people and not be depressed!
.... one thing that is a little harder to get rid of is agoraphobia -- like sitting still for a 3+ hour car ride .... any idea what the best med is for this?
.. i also find it difficult to walk up to a group of 10 girls...
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