Posted by Glydin on December 25, 2005, at 10:37:50
In reply to Why/how do noradrenergic drugs increase anxiety?, posted by Racer on December 24, 2005, at 21:50:56
It is my understanding that it's due to the action of meds giving more of one's body available epinephrine. Being part of the "fight or flight" response of the body, it's like being hit with more ciculating adrenelin. Therefore, the actions of this "spin up, ready for action" chemical are the result.
I think the thought process is: in depressive states of lethergy and apathy, this "lack" is causing those depressive symptoms. Because of this, I think to override (or bring it to a good versus not so good level) this action is a matter of dosage as to the degree of stimulation versus overstim causing anxiety symptoms that are not wanted. Something like a benzo can sorta calm this response. Some also find over time, the brain "adjusts" and the extremeness of the toxic anxiety symptoms improve after startup stuff is gotten through.
That's how I understand it, but I'm not above having my understandings blown out of the water when I post them here. (smile)
Happy Holidays to you and yours, too.
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