Posted by kingcolon on January 25, 2008, at 0:25:44
In reply to Stimulants increasing anxiety, OCD? (long), posted by noa on August 1, 2003, at 11:35:48
It's great to read your posts since I"m in the throws of picking right now. I've also noticed my scalp picking is triggered, or perhaps caused, by stimulants. The one's I've been on have been Wellbutrin, Nardil (dopaminergic), and to a lesser extent, Mirapex and Requip. I'm using buprenorphine (Subutex) now for my depression (and some history of opioid misuse). I think it too causes or exacerbates the picking, probably because it is dopaminergic. I'm also on Cymbalta, and it doesn't control it as long as I'm on stimulants or bupe too. I find I can gain control if I don't begin to pick, catching myself immediately. If I start, even a little, it's horrible to stop. I often irritate one area so much it becomes chronically inflamed. I find if I take a long hot shower and bathe the area, I feel better and may not pick for a long time after. Unfortunately, SSRI's alone are not good enough for my depression.
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