Posted by desolationrower on August 28, 2009, at 23:13:31
In reply to Re: AD that will get me out of bed, posted by linkadge on August 28, 2009, at 20:38:02
> Short term blockade of receptors may be all thats necessary for adaptive changes in neurotransmitter systems.
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> Since both 5-ht2c antagonism and agonism apparently have antidepressant effects, perhaps the short term effect of either agent will provide an opportunity for the yang of the system to work more effectively.
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> Traditional psychiatry has been more concerned with blasting one or two neurotransmitter systems for prolonged periods of time. This may not be what is needed.
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>especially if taken at night, since 5ht2c blx causes a large increase in slow wave sleep. that alone could antidepress one.
-d/r
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