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Posted by aspencade95 on November 20, 2012, at 18:07:17
Has anyone had any experience with athymhormia? Are there any drugs that may help with this?
Posted by vbs on November 20, 2012, at 18:38:32
In reply to athymhormia, posted by aspencade95 on November 20, 2012, at 18:07:17
Never heard of athymhormia. A web search informed me that it's a disorder of motivation. Is that right? IMO, SNRI drugs like Cymbalta and Effexor and the stimulants methylphenidate (Ritalin), Dexedrine and Adderall would help to restore motivation.
Posted by Phillipa on November 20, 2012, at 18:50:16
In reply to Re: athymhormia » aspencade95, posted by vbs on November 20, 2012, at 18:38:32
I read a few seems that supplements are used? Not sure what your doctor has said or treatments tried. Also talk theraphy was mentioned in one. Phillipa
Posted by aspencade95 on November 20, 2012, at 20:14:00
In reply to Re: athymhormia, posted by Phillipa on November 20, 2012, at 18:50:16
I have tried all the drugs you mentioned plus about another dozen or so including maois and 15 ect treatments. At first it was just all depression then started on neourtin which really helped the depression. but i have a total lack of motavation, another word for it is Anhedonia. My docs seem to be out of ideas so i seem to be on my own. Depression isnt bad at all, just dont care if i live oe die and dont really have the guts or desire to kill myself. thanks for the input.
Posted by Phillipa on November 20, 2012, at 22:33:25
In reply to Re: athymhormia, posted by aspencade95 on November 20, 2012, at 20:14:00
Does sound like you are depressed. You have had ECT also What Does your doc think you should try? Phillipa
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on November 21, 2012, at 0:57:21
In reply to Re: athymhormia, posted by aspencade95 on November 20, 2012, at 20:14:00
Have you tried
Bupropion
Tranylcypromine
Bupropion or Nortriptyline + Tranylcypromine
SSRI + Nortriptyline or bupropion
Venleflaxine + Mirtazapine
Posted by aspencade95 on November 21, 2012, at 12:45:36
In reply to Re: athymhormia, posted by jono_in_adelaide on November 21, 2012, at 0:57:21
i have tried all of theese
Posted by sukarno on November 22, 2012, at 19:17:38
In reply to Re: athymhormia, posted by aspencade95 on November 21, 2012, at 12:45:36
How about vigorous exercise?
Have you tried ropinirole (Requip in USA) or pramipexole (Mirapex in USA / Sifrol in Europe)? Trivastal (Europe, made by Servier)?
How about agomelatine (Valdoxan)?Nicotine patches? They've been used experimentally with success at least in the short term in never-smokers.
Posted by Hugh on November 29, 2012, at 14:35:48
In reply to athymhormia, posted by aspencade95 on November 20, 2012, at 18:07:17
Neurofeedback might help. The prefrontal cortex, especially the left side, is responsible for motivation, and neurofeedback can make the prefrontal cortex more active.
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