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Posted by chiron on June 19, 2008, at 23:41:34
If over-stimulated children are calmed down by a stimulant, can the same work for anxiety? From what I've read it doesn't seem to work so great for anxiety, but are there any cases where it has? Any examples?
Or maybe it's motivating positive effects can "trump" the anxiety. I tried Adderall for a short time & felt like doing things, getting out, good mood, etc.
I also recently tried taking Xanax for a morning loneliness anxiety blahness and I seemed to have more motivation and positive outlook (vs. the mellowing it is suppose to do)
Posted by ryno on June 20, 2008, at 5:58:49
In reply to Activating Meds and Anxiety, posted by chiron on June 19, 2008, at 23:41:34
> If over-stimulated children are calmed down by a stimulant, can the same work for anxiety? From what I've read it doesn't seem to work so great for anxiety, but are there any cases where it has? Any examples?
> Or maybe it's motivating positive effects can "trump" the anxiety. I tried Adderall for a short time & felt like doing things, getting out, good mood, etc.
> I also recently tried taking Xanax for a morning loneliness anxiety blahness and I seemed to have more motivation and positive outlook (vs. the mellowing it is suppose to do)I think the effects of stimulants at calming hyperactive children is misunderstood. I could be very wrong on this, but everyone i've talked to that takes stimulants for ADHD says they are indeed stimulating. I believe hyperactive children seemingly calmed from stimulants is due to a newfound ability to focus. Anyone else have thoughts on this?
--ryno
Posted by dbc on June 20, 2008, at 10:33:18
In reply to Re: Activating Meds and Anxiety, posted by ryno on June 20, 2008, at 5:58:49
Try some adderal and tell us how it helps your anxiety and report back.
Hint: (the answer is no)
Posted by Horned One on June 20, 2008, at 11:24:21
In reply to Activating Meds and Anxiety, posted by chiron on June 19, 2008, at 23:41:34
I too tend to get an activating effect from benzos. I have been known to take half a sleeping tablet during the day just to give me enough motivtion to get the housework done. Stimulants tend to cause a feeling of low-level fear, but they can sometimes help anxious people by giving them the wherewithal to go out and tackle their problems head on. Parnate had this effect on me.
-Horny
Posted by Phillipa on June 20, 2008, at 12:15:31
In reply to Re: Activating Meds and Anxiety, posted by Horned One on June 20, 2008, at 11:24:21
Yup cause anxiety is lifted hence I feel normal. Phillipa good luck
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