Posted by psychobot5000 on February 23, 2007, at 0:57:51
In reply to Help with my treatment,Suggestion for meds/Atreyu, posted by stargazer on February 23, 2007, at 0:24:58
"When I'm depressed I become unable to handle even minor stressors, become unable to make any decisions, and lose the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks."
I know this wasn't directed at me, but I thought this might help. What you've just described is very much like me, and when I described the issues to the best and most knowledgeable psychiatrist I've ever had a chance to deal with, he did indeed identify it as a dopamine problem. ('associated with dopamine pathways' is what he said.)
I do note that all the med combos you mentioned being beneficial seem to involve a dopamine component, as well as dealing with serotonin and probably NA, so maybe there's something to it? MAOis are good for dopamine, of course.
Best,
Pbot
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