Posted by falconman on April 9, 2003, at 7:49:56
In reply to what helps motivation and fatigue?, posted by mambo on April 9, 2003, at 7:08:23
Hi,
A more stimulating AD that works more specifically on dopaminergic/noradrenergic systems may help to combat fatigue/motivation.
Have you tried an MAOi eg Parnate, Nardil. Also Selegiline(deprenyl)augmented with DL-Phenylalanine might really work well, and with this there shouldn't be the dietry restrictions or as many side effects that apply to the other MAOi's.
Nardil is also very efficiant at getting rid of anxiety, as part of its action is on the GABA system. Benzo's such as valium or Klonopin maipulate GABA and work extremely well for anxiety. I take Klonopin myself. Some of the more stimulating Anti-depressants may increase anxiety, therefore a small dose of Klonopin taken alongside for eg. Selegiline could also be very effective.
However I have only experience with depression/anxiety and not of bi-polar, therefore these suggestions might not be appropriate.
Take care
Mark
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