Posted by linkadge on February 6, 2013, at 18:08:25
In reply to Re: curious about dopamine » linkadge, posted by SLS on February 2, 2013, at 18:12:56
I am doing alright. I am actually taking california rocket fuel ++
The ++ stands for + ritalin. So mirtazapine, effexor and ritalin. The doses of each are very low. 7.5mg 37.5mg and 5mg respectively. Actually the doses tend to be less than this as I don't take everything every day.
In rats, prolonged exposure to pleasurable stimuli, i.e. stimulants, opioids, highly palatable food increases depresive symptoms.
http://www.webmd.com/depression/news/20050728/dopamine-may-play-new-role-in-depression
SSRIs may in fact be working by supressing dopamine function - or, at least counterballancing dopamine with serotonin in many individuals. There is a strong link between addictive personalities, OCD and depression. This might be associated with high dopamine and low serotonin / gaba.
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