Posted by jasmineneroli on January 12, 2005, at 1:01:36
In reply to Re: Klonopin and Sexual Function... » jasmineneroli, posted by cache-monkey on January 8, 2005, at 21:21:27
Hey: Sorry for the delay in my answer...been busy.
Um, yes, I did (and do from time to time) have lethargy. Especially in the am...very hard to rouse...takes me forever to energize. I also have times when I feel totally paralyzed and incapable of accomplishing anything. If I'm at home, I sometimes just sit and think, but don't "do"!!
At times, I've no idea where the time went.I feel that last part is a function of constant anxiety...my brain seems to need to take time away from stimulation of any kind. At first I thought it was a kinda depression, no motivation etc. But it only seems to happen every now and then, and only at home, where I'm "safe" and can relax.
I have ritualistic behaviours about getting ready in the am, that always make me late and cause more anxiety!! I too consider these as compulsions. I can't relax and get "unstuck" unless I've done certain tasks first.
I have tried Selegeline (briefly) to combat the am lethargy...but unfortunately (the story of my drug-taking life!) it gave me massive headaches.
However, before I stopped it, I did find that it gave me an energy lift. Now I just use caffeine!!The Tryptophan experiment is perplexing me. I've varied my dose from 500mg daily to 3,500mg - per my doctors plan. 500mg did nothing. I don't even get drowsy at 3.5g, but it's hard to take such a large amount over the course of a day, especially since it cannot be taken with protein, but should be taken with food!
3.5g I've decided is too much, I feel a bit apathetic lately. So I'm now down to 1500mg and have hit anxiety again. Therefore, I'm going to hover around 2grams and stick with the .25 to .5mg Klonopin also, for about a month to see what happens.
At least I have no side effects! The Trypt. really limits my OCD type behaviour and WAS giving me good sleeps - not anymore though.
I recommend it in combo with a benzo (low dose), it's "clean" and seems to have a similar effect to Celexa.
Let me know how you get on with your experiments!
You can Babblemail if you like.
Take care.
Jas
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