Posted by JahL on August 22, 2003, at 19:58:41
In reply to Re: Ropinirole, perfection thru drugs » River1924, posted by babak on August 18, 2003, at 19:05:25
> When I am not depressed which is not often it is perfectly obvious. It is so definite that it feels as if some one has just turned the light on.depression.
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> Unfortunately it didn’t last more then six weeks. Sure in between I got angry, anxious, sad and all sorts, but I was not depressed.I had the same experience whilst on Paroxetine (and Prozac). Woke up one morning and I was 'cured'. I was *born* profoundly depressed and to suddenly experience euthymia was pretty-f***ing mind-blowing to say the least.
"Wow, is this how other people feel?"
I don't think normal, euthymic people can possibly appreciate just what they possess (i.e. a life). This is not a criticism. I live for the moment I feel euthymic again...if I don't go through with it.
On the question of Ropinirole; I'm UK and take 2 x 2mg daily (though it should be tid).I think, if memory serves me correctly (and it's just been wiped out by 14 ECT treatments), Ropinirole is more selective for D2 receptors, which are thought to be involved in motivation and drive, as opposed to mood. I think Pramipexole also has D3 action, which is considered to be involved with mood, thus accounting for its reported benefits for depressed people. Apologies if I'm repeating info; I've been away for a few months. When I tried Pramipexole it certainly took the edge off of my suicidal tendencies, though it didn't do a great deal beyond that.
I've been on Ropinirole for around two months now and though the benefits for mood are fairly minimal, there has been a discernable, if moderate improvement in motivation. After years away, I've been on the weights recently and the punchbag is seeing regular action.
Hope this helps.
Ta,
Jah.
>>>>>>>>> I am talking about not being depressed about being alive.
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