Posted by Geezer on May 9, 2003, at 21:59:17
In reply to stimulant psychosis, posted by cybercafe on May 8, 2003, at 22:57:23
> low dose ritalin SR makes me more patient and focused .. if i take 30 mg however i start to think more ... is this the sign of a pre-psychotic state? ... i also notice my moods become de-stabilized
In 1985 I spent 4 weeks in a psyc. ward detoxing from 200mg. of Dex. per day over a 4 month period. Came off on small doses of Mellirel(sp). Honest, if you get pstim psychosis you will sure as h*** know it. I don't mean to offend - today if I take 200, 400 or 500mg. of Provigil all at once or in devided doses the effect only lasts 4 hours then I get a rebound dysphoric state that can only be relieved with benzos & AEDs (Klonopin and Lamictal). I think I am Bipolar II as well but can't get a pdoc to give me a DX. Just my guess but you may be getting some mood changes but I doubt you are close to psychosis - that comes with horrable technicolor nightmares, etc. Slow and easy....seems you are intuitive and know yourself well. Best of luck.
Geezer
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