Posted by theo on November 1, 2005, at 21:58:09
In reply to Stimulant use in Anxiety Suffers, posted by Glydin on November 1, 2005, at 15:18:28
> I have noted some folks with anxiety issues discussing the use of stimulants. I don't seem to be able to tolerate much of anything in the way of stims. I've not tried RX stims, nor am I interested in that..... However, I would like to have my ability to use caffiene back and to be able to use the rare pseudofed ("contriband" in the US now - sigh) for sinus congestion.
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> It seems to me counterintuitive to be able to use stims if you have anxiety issues due to the reactions I have.
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> Anybody have ideas why some tolerate and some don't with a rationale for that finding?I remember having a pdoc tell me there was NO way I could handle a stim with my anxiety. I went to my GP and he gave me a trial of Concerta(ritalin) and to my surprise, it helped my anxiety and OCD! Most of my years of anxiety was from SSRI's but I had been on them so long I didn't realize it. The only reason I didn't stick with Concerta was that I was a little worried about it for long term use.
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