Posted by conundrum on November 13, 2009, at 10:50:39
In reply to Re: Repairing my reward system, posted by uncouth on November 13, 2009, at 9:18:16
Well if you want to cure anhedonia then you will need a drug that increases pleasure. Dexmethylphenidate(focalin) or dextroamphetamine(dexedrine). Make sense in that regard. I've haven't taken a stimulant, but if you do some searches about creativity and stimulants you'll find that most feel that methylphenidate makes a person focus on one thing and that happens to be whatever is directly in front of them. I think amphetamines do this less.
I've found that buspar makes me more productive and motivated towards long term goals. I think this maybe because it boosts norepinephrine and to a lesser extent dopamine. So you might find that drugs that increase norepinephrine can help.
Also, I've found that making lists and crossing things off is the best way to keep organized and get things done. Once I cross out a few items in the morning I'm on a roll and can get more things done throughout the day.
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