Posted by SLS on May 15, 2011, at 8:45:43
In reply to AD's that are not demotivating?, posted by CaffeinePoet on May 14, 2011, at 23:43:40
> I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder pretty badly.
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> When I go on an SSRI or a benzo, even at low doses, I find that my functioning in life is negatively affected by a lack of drive and fatigue.
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> Is there a class of medication that helps GAD, that DOESN'T slow you down, make you feel demotivated? I typically have only been on one med at a time, as little as possible, but am open to trying combos.MAOI: Nardil, Parnate, Marplan
SNRI: Effexor, Cymbalta, Pristiq, Savella *SSRI/5-HT1a agonist: Viibrd (vilazodone) **
* Not all SNRIs will affect an individual the same way. I don't think one can generalize upon this class of drug therapeutic utility or side effects. It is worth trying more than one.
** I think Viibrd is worth a try, even though it is not yet approved for GAD.
Best in my opinion: Nardil
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I dream of things that never were and ask why not.
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