Posted by SLS on May 19, 2000, at 13:01:15
In reply to Re: COMTs as substitutes, posted by AndrewB on May 18, 2000, at 17:51:28
> What am I still trying to deal with, why the continual experimentation? Social anxiety/confidence. Amisulpride makes it better. Amineptine is able to pretty much take my self doubts away. Amineptine however isn't made anymore and, even if I could hoard a huge supply, I don't know if amineptine's effects on social anxiety are sustainable or without a rebound effect. My initial impression is I have to take frequent drug holidays from it. Good idea to ask Cam about any drug interactions. Dr. Goldstein also mentions combining Sinemet with the COMT.
Amineptine may be acting sort of like cocaine or amphetamine, fostering a short-lived superficial increase in self-confidence. However, I know from personal experience that my self-confidence and social-anxiety improve upon remission of depression.I am not a big fan of "pulsing" antidepressants. It can induce mania in vulnerable individuals (apparently not a concern) and reduce one's responsivity to them. This is not to say that you are not doing exactly the right thing for yourself. I just wanted to mention it.
Perhaps this is a problem area that is not located in the brain.
I find that a behaviorist approach can be helpful. (Cognitive behaviorism).
Continued good luck. I'm routing for you.
- Scott
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