Posted by Cam W. on May 19, 2000, at 20:05:32
In reply to Re: Cam--Serotonin-modulated pathways?, posted by SLS on May 19, 2000, at 13:25:10
Scott - I think that the prefrontal cortex stuff is the inattention, difficulty concentrating and thinking that occurs with depression. A 5-HT2 antagonist may help. We see how well Zyprexa works in bipolar disorder. They should certainly help with the sexual dysfunction. Do you think that the apathy could be more of a euthymia, as you come out of a depressive state?It's not that you are a dummy, it's that we just know the words. This is our job, so we talk in our own lingo (really no different than "Down a Mac" at MacDonalds). This is no different than in any profession. I still do not know as much as I would like and I still can't visualize the neural circuitry as I would like to. It's a learning process and as long as we keep learning, our brains should not wilt. I know much more than I did a year ago and infinitely more than two years ago, as I immerse myself in my current position at mental health.
I have to know more about the meds than the docs to be effective in my job. I still do not think I am there, yet, but I am trying. This site helps, as clinical information surpasses book knowledge. The info I get from this site (and from much of what you have contributed) is a Godsend. The stuff I have learned here has put me ahead of the docs in many areas.
Keep teaching me and I will keep teaching you, Scott. I consider you a colleague. I find it hard to believe that you are not "in the biz". I guess you are self-taught, like DaVinci.
Sincerely - Cam
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