Posted by zeugma on March 3, 2006, at 16:56:32
In reply to Re: Yes » zeugma, posted by ed_uk on March 3, 2006, at 16:34:24
> Z,
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> You've suffered 'brain zaps'?yes, it's an electrical feeling. When i started getting them (at sleep induction) I thought it was because I was sleeping too close to an electrical outlet, and started sleeping with my head at the foot of the bed. (!) of course this made no difference. and NB i was not on any drugs whatsoever.
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> And on the subject of SSRIs......
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> For me, SSRIs reduce the number of thoughts coming into my head. They create an almost serene detachment from the reality of my life. They numb the pain of negative emotions. They allow me to ignore thoughts that I don't want to have (OCD etc). They reduce empathy and motivation. Time passes by unnoticed. Things never seem to get done. Everything gets left until the last minute. I dropped out of university.........but at least I'm calm :) Not quite happy, but I do at least feel pleasant. I take 80mg citalopram (Celexa). I do find it 'anxiolytic' - but at a cost.
>I think that is anxiolysis. TCA's, in my opinion, are less anxiolytic, less numbing, more physical side effects (dry mouth, and cardiac abnormalities- to which tolerance often develops).
-z
> Kind regards
>
> Ed
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