Posted by tecknohed on December 31, 2005, at 21:40:22
In reply to Provigil as mood enhancer?, posted by blueberry on December 31, 2005, at 17:41:06
Hi
I dont find, or ever expected Provigil to enhance such things as pleasure, interest or even mood in me. And it doesn't, with the exception of mood (in a way). You might want to look at DA and maybe 'light' SE meds for that. Tryptophan (not 5HTP) I've found particularly 'enjoyable' and gives a nice 'glow' at 5g doses. Dont know what theraputic doses would be like. Otherwise MAOIs, Wellbutrin?
What Provigil does do is make me much more mentally active, good if you have trouble with boredom, daydreaming, excessive TV watching etc.
Lofepramine, a Noradrenergic tricyclic did much of the same.
Yet for me these effects are very much anti-depressant effects. When my mind slows down, I often get depressed. Both Provigil & lofepramine have done way more than any SSRI ever did. I even remember lofepramine allowing me to start IT college, despite being paralised with Social Phobia prior to it.Maybe it depends on whether you need 'livening up' or 'calming down'. I can see how an activating med might cause some to become more depressed when they may be practically burt out already.
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