Posted by noa on January 30, 2003, at 5:14:00
In reply to Re: question regarding neurotransmitters PS noa, posted by Caleb462 on January 29, 2003, at 23:44:17
Thanks. I do take Serzone, which apparently does some blocking of the 5HT2a receptors, I think.
I have been wondering about apathy and inertia due to Effexor. However, for me, it is dependent on external factors, too. At work, for instance, where there is a lot of structure, I don't have these problems. But at home, I do. I come home after work and am mentally exhausted. And on weekends, I feel very little motivation to get out and do anything. I feel like I'd want to get out and do something, but am inert and lack the initiative to make plans and get dressed, etc. I am not especially depressed at those times, though staying in all weekend usually causes me to feel more depressed by the end of the day/weekend.
Can you point me in the direction of some literature about this phenomenon of serotonin induced apathy?
Thanks.
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