Posted by KayeBaby on April 20, 2007, at 22:33:47
In reply to Re: Sleep deprivation-Antidepressant effect?, posted by linkadge on April 20, 2007, at 16:29:48
> Yes, I have found that SD is one of the most complete and fast acting antidepressant stategies.
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> Sometimes it can be sustained with either lithium, 5-htp, or exercise.
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> If I do SD alone, I ususally don't lapse for a few days.
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> There can be are a number of profound changes in brain and limbic functioning after SD.
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> I find it has a good effect on core sense of worthlessness or guilt.
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> Suprisingly, SD also has a potent antiparkinson's effect, hinting at a partial dopaminergic mechanism.
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> Not very good for psyhotic depression, as it will probably worsen it.
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> Friday nights are probably good, or maybe Saturday.
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> For some occupations it is more feasable than for others. As a student I find it very infeasable, but during the summer months I use it all the time.
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> Linkadge
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>Linkadge,
Your experience echos my own. The outstanding feature for me is socability. It's amazing.I get dingy from lack of sleep but so friendly and chatty.
One of the most disturbing changes to me in mrecent years is my withdrawal from social contact. I used to thrive on interaction and now it just wears me out. I feel drained afterward even with my favorite people. My isolation feels self-protective, some sort of unamable conservation. I really detest this aspect of my difficulties.
Thanks for the input. It helps more than you can know just to be able to relate.
Peace,
Kaye
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