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Re: What are best ADS for fast enhance of MOOD?

Posted by viridis on December 31, 2002, at 0:46:20

In reply to Re: What are best ADS for fast enhance of MOOD? » blackrain, posted by judy1 on December 30, 2002, at 21:29:07

I think that almost all ADs require an "adjustment" period of several weeks, although a few people seem to respond more quickly. My psychiatrist told me that for severely depressed patients, it's sometimes necessary to use a fast-acting stimulant such as Ritalin or an amphetamine to help "snap them out of it" while introducing an AD.

I should add that he also said this must be done with extreme caution and close monitoring -- he's very careful with stimulants, but will use them when he deems it necessary.

For me, benzos have the quickest AD effect, because my depression seems to be caused almost exclusively by anxiety.


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