Posted by violette on August 10, 2010, at 12:31:02
In reply to Off Lexapro? - apathy syndrome //Help!, posted by orbital on August 8, 2010, at 15:49:57
Hi Orbital,
Personally, I think apathy, amotivation, and 'post-SSRI syndrome' are more related to psychological issues that need addressed. Of course, if you don't believe in the psychodynamic concepts, you wouldn't agree. At the same time, I think people can do themselves a disservice by searching for the right med to dissolve such symptoms, which could prolong illness. I think it's positive that you are reassessing your medication search.
I just found this website, wish I found it soooner as it offers a quick reference summary of psychodynamic concepts. Hope it helps. If not, maybe it will help someone else....Good luck. :)
(Apathy can also be an indication of a neurological disorder.)
http://fox.klte.hu/~keresofi/psyth/a-to-z-entries/apathy.html
http://fox.klte.hu/~keresofi/psyth/a-to-z-entries/annihilation.html
http://fox.klte.hu/~keresofi/psyth/a-to-z-entries/defensive_reactions_d.html
http://fox.klte.hu/~keresofi/psyth/a-to-z-entries/corrective_emotional_experience.html
http://fox.klte.hu/~keresofi/psyth/a-to-z-entries/isolation_.html
http://fox.klte.hu/~keresofi/psyth/a-to-z-entries/stress.html
poster:violette
thread:957856
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