Posted by puravida on June 23, 2006, at 11:34:39
In reply to Re: An update, posted by dave45 on June 23, 2006, at 10:48:49
Thanks for reminding me of this. I have often thought dopamine might be more of an issue than seretonin. I did take Serax as needed to help with anxiety and also to help me quit drinking. It doesn't seem to do much for bingeing though and I am worried it could cause more depression.
I do take Wellbutrin - but I read on wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dopamine_reuptake_inhibitor) that it not only inhibits reuptake but also the release of dopamine??? Maybe the WB is working against me?
I'll revisit this - again, thanks for reminding me. Adhedonia is definately a problem, made worse by ADD-ish fog/noise. My Dr thinks not having fun is a cause of my depression - thanks for reminding me that it is more of a symptom. I mean, who chooses not to have fun/feel good?
Do you have any thoughts on particular drugs I could look into? Books, etc? I have messed around with taking GABA (not much effect) and tryrosine (seems to give me a headache). I may have to sit down and rethink this all again - in addtion to finding a Dr who will work with me.
pv
> Hi. There is alot of research done on alcoholism, and it has been shown that alcoholics have a lower d2 receptor density. This has lead soem researchers to theorize that people who can't stop drinking are attempting to compensate and increase their dopamenergic transmission to "normal" levels. I am not suggesting your an alcoholic, however since alcohol seems to relieve your depression, perhaps you would consider augmenting your current antidepressant with a pro-dopamenergic drug. It may provide the same kind or relief you get from alcohol and on a more consistent basis.
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