Posted by zeugma on February 18, 2003, at 8:15:56
In reply to Re: TCAs » zeugma, posted by not exactly on February 18, 2003, at 0:14:32
I definitely have a serious problem with overstimulation. My CNS seems to need a lot of down time... frustrating because I get worn out easily. I have only been working part time for the last couple of years because I get drained being around people and the CNS disruption (pacing, severe nervousness) gets unbearable. That's where a lot of the social anxiety comes in; I start worrying that I will unravel in front of someone, and it has happened plenty of times, making it a justified fear. At least on the nortriptyline and Buspar I am getting enough sleep so I don't feel stressed from insomnia too. I think I will stick with this combination for now. The next time I see my doctor (next month) I will ask about upping the dose of nortrip to 45 mg from 40. The extra NE should help with motivation and focus.
It's great to hear that you've been having some success with desipramine. I think Buspar might be a good adjunct for you too. It does have a dopaminergic effect so it might help the anhedonia. When I started taking 10 mg a day (5 in the morning/ 5 at night) I felt the effect right away.z
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