Posted by BrittPark on November 30, 2002, at 18:54:28
In reply to Re: SSRI-induced dopamine depletion, posted by Larry Hoover on November 28, 2002, at 18:11:01
I find the dopaminergic system to be puzzling. Excess dopamine is associated with psychosis. It seems also to be the mechanism by which speed and related drugs induce pleasure. In general the dopamine system is at least partially associated with the ability to experience reward.
This is highly speculative, but could SSRI dopamine depletion be responsible for the flattened affect that many people report?
I'd be interested in your thoughts.
Cheers,
Britt
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