Posted by bluebird on March 21, 2004, at 8:49:45
In reply to Re: Stims etc » utopizen, posted by gabbix2 on March 20, 2004, at 21:36:24
Thank you for all of the responses. My husband has Social Anxiety Disorder/Depression. His mind runs and never quits worrying about everything. Social situations are very difficult if not on meds. Paxil and Klonipin have changed that. I do notice a difference when he takes the Klonipin. It seems to help the depression. So, what are you to do? He takes the Klonipin at bedtime because it does make him tired. Yet it and the paxil affect the motivation so much. If we go anywhere it works great, he is able to function without all of the anxiety and panic. When we go out he does up his dose of klonipin. You would never know it though, because the anxiety and panic are so high. So, what exactly is dexedrine? I am not sure I spelled that correctly. He has concidered trying Nardil, everything we have read says it is the best for what he has. On higher doses of Paxil 90mg (that has been the highest)which I thought was way to high. He was not himself. It seemed to make him more OCD about things. It almost had the reverse effect. We know that Nardil is considered risky, but if it is the best for SAD/PD with phobias and avoidance also. Why not consider giving it a try. But does it make you as tired as Paxil. Don't get me wrong Paxil has been a wonderful thing. We have flown to Florida for Christmas for the last two years. I understand about the klonipin making you tired but sleeping is difficult. I mean it is like he needs something to make him sleep. Otherwise he is up in about 2 hours. It is motivation more than sleep that he is having such a hard time with.....Give him a coke or a latte'(the sugar) and he is ready to go. It is strange. But once again, Just caffiene alone and it put him to sleep. Strange I know but it is a fact. So, anyone on Nardil and is it working and what is dexedrine? Sorry this is so long. Thanks, Bluebird
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