Posted by paulbwell on December 14, 2004, at 14:20:50
In reply to Psychostimulants and depression, posted by ed_uk on December 10, 2004, at 10:54:30
> Hi,
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> Some people find psychostimulants useful for the treatment of depression, especially people with serious medical conditions such as cancer which can cause profound fatigue and weakness. Other people develop depression during treatment with psychostimulants such as methylphenidate (Ritalin).
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> Has anyone found stimulants useful for their depression? How long did the effects last?
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> Has anyone here suffered from depression caused by a stimulant? What was it like and how did you deal with it?
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> Ed.Hi ED
I have taken 5 ADs and the best I have found is Methylphenidate. Started at 10mgs BID then got to 70-80mgs some days. I found it to be a VERY quick acting AD, and felt great, many times after taking it. I became fond of the chilling tingle down my body as it took affect. It was short acting, as you know and i had to dose 4-5 times a a day.
After taking it for some time some, + effects wore out some, and it tended to make me feel cold alot, reguardless of the weather, I also found myself staying in more, with little motivation to go out.
I don't know if it's addictive, or habit forming but I still long for it back again, some months after ceasing it's use.
Cheers
poster:paulbwell
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