Posted by SLS on March 14, 2006, at 8:50:08
In reply to What's a mood brightner?, posted by Maxime on March 13, 2006, at 21:31:13
> Hi
>
> Which neurotransmitter is responsible for brightening one's mood?Of the big 3 monoamines, I would think serotonin.
> When I was on the Parnate I found that my depression was gone but my mood wasn't very bright ...does that make sense?
Yup. Even when I reached a functional remission with Parnate + desipramine, I found that something was lacking. I think "mood brightening" would be a good term to use here. I thought that there was still some residual anhedonia on Parnate. For the short time that it worked, I found Nardil to produce a more complete antidepressant effect. Nevertheless, I would be very happy to respond once again to the Parnate.
As far as the Hedonistic Imperative is concerned, I find their use of the term "mood brightener" to be a euphemism for "antidepressant". It conveys a notion that these drugs have a purpose to enhance a healthy conscious experience and can be used in the absence of pathology. As long as they pay their taxes, I don't care what they call it.
- Scott
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