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Posted by jaby on February 19, 2003, at 16:42:24
I need the good, the bad, and the ugly from anyone using a stimulant as an antidepressant or energy source. I do okay on Lithium (and other stuff), but it makes me so tired and flat. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Hattree on February 19, 2003, at 18:46:10
In reply to Pstims as AD's and for Energy?, posted by jaby on February 19, 2003, at 16:42:24
Good: Energy, energy energy. Cheerfulness, too. Weight loss? You bet.
Bad: Insomnia gradually saps said energy and whatever little you have naturally
Ugly: How you feel when it wears off
This is my mileage, and in spite of the bad and the ugly I persist in taking pstims in various flavors, though I am currently trying strattera as an alternative. Your mileage may certainly vary.
Posted by zenclear on February 19, 2003, at 19:13:02
In reply to Re: Pstims as AD's and for Energy?, posted by Hattree on February 19, 2003, at 18:46:10
I wish my experience was closer to yours. At this point, I feel more fatigue when I take them.
Posted by cybercafe on February 19, 2003, at 23:58:02
In reply to Re: Pstims as AD's and for Energy?, posted by Hattree on February 19, 2003, at 18:46:10
> Good: Energy, energy energy. Cheerfulness, too. Weight loss? You bet.
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> Bad: Insomnia gradually saps said energy and whatever little you have naturally
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> Ugly: How you feel when it wears off
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> This is my mileage, and in spite of the bad and the ugly I persist in taking pstims in various flavors, though I am currently trying strattera as an alternative. Your mileage may certainly vary.Strange... I get the good and the ugly... but cuz i feel depressed/down when it wears off, i have no trouble sleeping...
do you actually get insomnia even though the stimulant has worn off and you get the rebound depression/fatigue?
Posted by Hattree on February 20, 2003, at 10:35:50
In reply to Re: Pstims as AD's and for Energy?, posted by cybercafe on February 19, 2003, at 23:58:02
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> do you actually get insomnia even though the stimulant has worn off and you get the rebound depression/fatigue?sure do sometimes...sucks to be awake, exhausted and rebounding. that might just be my weird chemistry, though. i'm always tired and never sleepy.
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