Posted by mattdds on April 29, 2007, at 14:51:37
In reply to Noradrenergics for motivation, focus, anhedonia?, posted by psychobot5000 on April 29, 2007, at 12:35:53
I'm a functional anhedonic (i.e. I need an environment that basically puts a (proverbial) gun to my head to get 'motivated'.)
I've tried this route - the noradrenergics - to improve my energy, focus, and interest in life. My experience, is that they push me into irritability and anxiety very quickly. So far, I'm left to choose between functional anhedonia and overstimulation. Overstimulation, with absolutely no renewed interest in life or motivation. Personally, I'll take anhedonia anyday.
My most recent trial was Provigil. I was exquisitely sensitive to that med, and had to d/c because I experienced a panic attack for the first time in years. I had to double my usual 2mg of clonazepam to terminate it.
Let me know if you figure it out!
Regards,
Matt
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