Posted by Iansf on January 19, 2005, at 0:10:47
In reply to Re: Which neurostransmitters affect social phobia?, posted by djmmm on January 18, 2005, at 10:29:50
> > Which neurotransmitters are the ones most critically involved with social phobia - and in what way do they affect it? thanks.
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> > John Mc
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> Well, If you look at the Most effective meds for social anxiety (MAOIs and Benzos) I would have to say:
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> Serotonin
> Dopamine--> PEA
> GABA
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> Each drug effects social anxiety symptoms differently..
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> The serotonin medications work at higher doses, probably because they cause apathy.
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>
While I did find Prozac created a certain level of what I would term "emotional apathy," my activity level and interest both increased while I was taking it. With Luvox and now with Cymbalta I also find an increased activity level ( or at any rate I'm more productive.) but I don't experience emotional apathy.
John Mc
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