Posted by SLS on May 2, 2009, at 15:58:29
In reply to drug for motivation!, posted by garnet71 on May 2, 2009, at 15:37:27
> The last drug I've been taking is dextroamphetamine--after a week or 2, it doesn't work that much at all. So I'm taking a break today and tomorrow from it.
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> I have zero motivation. I can't do anything..things I have to do..which is a lot...I've sat here all day so far--doing nothing. a friend stopped over earlier. I didn't have motivation to go anywhere with her. I have a lot of homework, but can't get myself to work on it. and a huge to do list. I'm not sad--but I can't do anything! wtf???? this is horrible
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> I'm looking for a drug, i guess from a different class, that works on motivation without debilitating side effects. one that works ALL the time-not just sometimes......
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> I don't have depression. I have anxiety but take 60 mg. buspirone which seems to be holding up.
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> I've been through this before but I forget where I left off last time. so I'm starting over.
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> 8|
What about Provigil (modafinil)?I suffer from a lack of energy, drive, interest, and motivation. I am not depressed, but I do suffer these things as they are features of bipolar depression.
At some point, if all else fails, you might have to start thinking bipolar with ADD.
Parnate + psychostimulant + Lamictal? If these drugs put you into a mania, it will be important to see whether it fits more of bipolar I or bipolar II. That will help determine whether or not lithium is indicated. Lithium has been known to be a good augmenter of Parnate, even in major depressive disorder.
- Scott
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