Posted by utopizen on May 16, 2004, at 23:41:03
In reply to Re: Why is klonopin acting like an AD?!, posted by Kon on May 16, 2004, at 19:46:15
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> 2. Klonopin and serotonin:> From Reiter et al. (1990):
> "Its mechanism of action in these disorders is unclear but may be related to its affinity for benzodiazepines receptors or its serotonergic effects."
>Why are doctors afraid to publish statements like, "Its mechanism of action in these disorders is unclear but may be related to its affinity for benzodiazpine receptors and a change from being lonely to having friends and a love life."
Most people, I think, become depressed over loneliness. It's easy to stress yourself out in tough times when you are lonely, this creates anxiety, and this combo creates depression. Cut out loneliness through the use of Klonopin in socially anxious patients, and depression is resolved through introduction of human interactions.
Too bad psychiatrists are afraid of words like "lonely."
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