Posted by undopaminergic on December 1, 2021, at 11:01:37
In reply to Re: (Really) Cold water..back in the day.., posted by Lamdage22 on December 1, 2021, at 9:21:10
> They dont anymore?
At first, a potent dopaminergic stimulant like methylphenidate was enough on its own. Last time I checked, however, I needed a sizeable (maybe 500 mg) dose of caffeine in addition.
> My psychiatrist wouldnt prescribe. Did you get more delusions etc. while on them? I recall you experience psychotic symptomd at times.
>Not directly, but indirectly, by relieving my apathy, which comes with poverty of thought, there was simply a tremendous quantity of additional (beyond apathy) thoughts, some of which sometimes turning into delusions. So, with stimulants, there is simply much more opportunity for delusions to form -- at least if they provide relief from baseline apathy. But it's worth it. (Very few of the delusions were actually problematic.)
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> > Psychostimulants used to wipe out my suicidal ideation in a matter of minutes after a dose.
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