Posted by Trevpr on June 9, 2013, at 1:51:17
In reply to Re: Electroconvulsive Therapy Treatment #6, posted by alchemy on June 9, 2013, at 0:46:44
Well what sort of treatments should I try?
SSRIs tend to blunt emotions, lower libido, and worsen orgasms
SNRIs aren't usually much better
Wellbutrin didn't do anything at all
Norepinepherine increasing meds such as Vivactil or Desipramine didn't do anything at all
Dopamine agonists made me feel worse
MAOIs take away low moods and flatten things out, but do not get me back to baseline
Stimulants are addictive, habit forming, form a tolerance, raise heart rate, and have a "crash" after each hour "high"
Abilify did not seem to be doing anything helpful (or anything at all)
Benzodiazepines make me feel relaxed but turn my libido and emotions down as a consequence
Recreational drugs in moderation such as weed or alcohol once every two months did not have any real positive effects. Benzos are more pleasant than alcohol and stims are more pleasant than weed. Alcohol and weed are pretty much rubbish.
Exercise doesn't seem to be doing much... Talking to a therapist only seems to help when my emotions are loose enough to come out (and aren't completely flat)... Spending time with friends and such prevents things from getting worse but isn't improving symptoms... Neither has any supplement, vitamin, amino acid, or health food
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