Posted by Ron Hill on April 1, 2005, at 0:39:36
In reply to Re: Selegiline » Ron Hill, posted by theo on March 31, 2005, at 19:48:24
> Why do you plan to discontinue Adderall XR?
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Hi Theo,I have three main reservations regarding my use of a pstim on a long-term basis:
1. A phenomenon I call "pstim induced burnout". When I take even a moderate dosage of a pstim over a relatively short period of time, I experience severe burnout (i.e.; EXTREME fatigue, zapped of all energy, etc.).
2. Tolerance (i.e.; higher and higher dosages are required over time to achieve the same level of benefit). Adderall is notorious for its tolerance tendencies and in the short three months that I have been taking it, I find myself continually needing to increase the dosage. [Having said that, it should be noted that I am taking a VERY small dosage of Adderall XR (currently 5 mg every other day)]
3. pstim poop-out. After an extended period of use, the pstim simply stops working no matter how much I take. When this happens I’m left on the side of the road in a miserable heap, stuck in a DEEP atypical depression with no way to get out.
Therefore, I am considering a trial of Selegiline.
poster:Ron Hill
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