Posted by Crazy Horse on August 12, 2006, at 9:33:30
In reply to Re: What to do?, posted by SLS on August 11, 2006, at 12:42:28
> > OK--I've been off meds for over a year now. My problem is that now I'm anxious (especially in social situations) AND I have lots of difficulty concentrating, like ADHD to the max (my co-workers think I'm on drugs 24/7).
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> > What could help? I've done the SNRIs, the SSRIs, and the TCAs. I hated depakote.
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> Emsam seems unexpectedly anxiolytic and pro-social, despite the energizing effects that show up early in treatment. I read a few abstracts that hinted that selegiline might produce an increased release of evoked DA and NE release. Perhaps it would be helpful for ADHD and concentration as well. If not, I don't see why amphetamine could not be added to it. Many people have been taking Klonopin with Emsam and having great success for treating depression with social anxiety.
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> Good luck.
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> - Scott
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> I agree w/Scott. EMSAM i think could be very helpful. I've been on the 9mg. patch for over 2 months now and i feel pretty darn good. Not depressed, more energy, less anxiety and pro-social (which i am really enjoying because i have some social anxiety probs). Anyway, i think it would definitely be worth trying. Oh yea, the only side effect i have is early morning wakening..but, i still get 6-7 hrs. of sleep a nite. Good Luck.Monte
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