Posted by linkadge on July 5, 2020, at 8:34:55
In reply to Re: Atomoxetine helping - fingers crossed, posted by PeterMartin on July 4, 2020, at 23:15:17
No you're not rambling...
I have a similar concern with atomoxetine. It is helping drive / motivation and focus quite a bit, but it also leaves my emotions a bit raw, and it has made me a bit more angry. It seems to have mixed effects on my mood. On the one hand I am VERY happy to be less trapped in my head, and definitely more active during the day, but there is some increased emotionality / sadness (hopefully this will subside). Also, it can make my heart beat a bit faster / harder at times.
I guess I can explain it like this it's not improving my mood directly, but I seem to be giving up much less often - i.e. I have the energy to continue with tasks despite my mood being sour. I wonder if this (over time) will lead to a more 'bottom up' improvement in my mood.
It's annoying because the NRIs seem to have a really strong PUNCH, but I am always skittish about the effects on cardiac function.
I haven't monitored my BP recently. I should do this, but am always scared to do so.
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