Posted by B2chica on December 12, 2008, at 7:53:12
In reply to Re: phasic vs. tonic inhibitory currents/psych med, posted by desolationrower on December 12, 2008, at 2:22:36
> i think something like this might be the case with the locus caeruleus and norepinephrine... i think phasic activation is reduced by methylphenidate, so behaviour is less activated, tonic is increased, more attentive to surroundings...
this is very interesting. i've been on methylphenidate for several years, initially for ADD, but honestly it helps SO much with my depression. infact at one period (about four months) i was only on ritalin for my depression.-i ended up needing much more, but just had to mention.
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> good to bring this up, instead of just 'more vs. less' of a transmitter...it all matters, circuits/location, pattern of activation, interplay with immune system, etc.Exactly my thoughts.
thanks for your input.
b2c.
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