Posted by jemma on June 16, 2003, at 14:30:51
In reply to Re: Obsessively looking - leeran » BekkaH, posted by leeran on June 16, 2003, at 1:08:31
Hi Leeran -
I have to agree with everyone who's said that OCD gets worse on stims. I focus much better, but sometimes find myself still focusing at 3 am, having not moved from my desk - to eat, drink, or even use the washroom - for twelve hours straight.
One thing I found useful for taking the edge of my obsessiveness was lamictal. Also, I can't imagine getting obsessive on selegiline. Although it increases dopamine, it actually lowers blood pressure by increasing nitric oxide.
It's been quite successful in treating children with ADD and Tourette's, which also gets worse with stims. I get tics and very mild OCD, and selegiline didn't trigger either.How's your dog doing? Mine has found a hidden swamp in the ravine near where we walk. Baths have become an almost nightly occurence - and he's 100 pounds and very energetic. Suffice it to say that when he's wet, so am I.
- Jemma
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