Posted by linkadge on April 16, 2003, at 8:10:12
In reply to how to stop ssris from depleting dopamine?, posted by den2 on April 16, 2003, at 7:34:22
The key to this is getting the right dose.
You will know if your dopamine becomes imballenced. You will experience what we call 'ssri apathy', where your motivation is
low and your range of emotion becomes very restricted. This is not a sign of depression (which would require a higher dose) but rather of too much serotonin which can downregulate dopamine circuts. When you find the right dose where you are not depressed and not apathetic, this is when your dopamine and serotonin are most likely in harmony.
But if you believe you have a fundemental dopamine problem (you were apathetic and emotionless to begin with) you can try adding or switching to a dopamanergic, ie.Wellbutrin,
Deprynyl
Parkinson Meds ie permax
Fish Oil
Stimulants
MAOIGood Luck
Linkadge
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