Posted by Philidor on July 15, 2004, at 12:25:05
In reply to Depression-induced restlessness/pacing- HELP!, posted by utopizen on July 11, 2004, at 18:43:42
Yes indeed, someone a few day ago had a similar problem. Let me paste here what I told him:
"Look, I'm not a doctor and I don't even play one on TV, but I know the hell of akathisia (I thought it was from alcohol withdrawal, but it was really the Compazine (prochlorperazine)I was taking for my hangover!)>
Diphenhydramine, that's right, good old Benedryl, seems to be what works. SEE LINK BELOW:
akathesia, which as I said I have experienced, is a really miserable inner restlessness that makes it impossible for you to rest, work read or do anything comforably without having to get up, pace about, sit down again, pace some more, etc. It can be HORRIBlE, but normally fades after a few hours and NEVER leads to anything serious. It is just VERY unpleasant.My sympathies and good luck!
Phil
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