Posted by Jimmyboy on December 1, 2008, at 12:56:54
In reply to Is the LDN making me anxious??, posted by Maria3667 on December 1, 2008, at 12:25:06
I also took LDN - for about 2-3 weeks and then again for a few days. I think its very possible that it could be causing your anxiety.
I also had a weird anxiety like reaction to it. Its kind of hard to explain, but it made me a little shaky and socially retarded. It didn't really make me have social anxiety per se, but interactions with others were definitely off , which was embarrassing.
And yes, you would think more endorphins = less anxious. But maybe there is a possibility that it is also raising the body levels not just of "good endorphins" ( beta endorphin) but maybe its also raising the bad endorphins (dynorphin). Dynorphin can casue anxiety and make you feel bad. Don't know if thats it though...
Anyway, you can stop it cold turkey at a low dose no problem. I would be interested in hearing if you have a "rebound" effect and feel a lot better for a few days after you stop taking it. This happened to me both times and someone else on the board had the same effect.
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