Posted by yxibow on May 22, 2008, at 0:36:35
In reply to Catch 22- - any ideas or comments? - Thanks, posted by Jimmyboy on May 20, 2008, at 14:32:29
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> I have been taking Omega-6 supplements ( Borage Oil), and low dose of Klonopin as well as D-Ribose for energy. And regular exercise
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> PROS: For the first time in along time, I am stable, able to hold down a job for more than a few months, mood swings are gone and most importantly my constant anxiety/panic is all but gone
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> CONS: No motivation at all for anything pleasurable (including sex, making/ or being with friends,etc.) , no feelings or passion about anything, inability to get mad, passive, basically I feel like a robot. Very empty inside. But no "depression" - just here, occupying space.
Well one can look at it as the glass is half full -- you're working, your functionality is good, those are all important things. I don't know if I would read too deeply into it as a catch 22, although I understand that I tend to have both anxiety and depression and one agent definately doesn't solve both.But I can understand the latter yearn -- I do have major comorbid depression and everything is flat, very flat. Klonopin could be flattening as well even at a low dose, but I don't know how long you've been on it.
It can happen on SSRIs and other antidepressants and it can happen more often on neuroleptics.
Maybe there are some psychological issues more than purely something to "correct" by medication? I admit it is puzzling because exercise should generate some endorphins. Maybe your tastes in what motivates you have shifted ? Although everyone should have the right to be passionate about socialization and sexuality.
Personally, as a vegetarian I get my Omegas from Perilla oil, but there are a number of sources. But that wasn't your issue.
I know that doesn't really quite answer it, but perhaps gives a clue.
-- J
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