Posted by Maxime on March 14, 2006, at 16:07:11
In reply to Re: What's a mood brightner? » Maxime, posted by SLS on March 14, 2006, at 8:50:08
I think you know what I am talking about Scott. Because everyone else said stimulants, but those don't brighten my mood ... it pushes me to do things (which is good), but I don't feel happy.
Anyhow I am asking because I think the Mirapex might be working now (I feel like I can move now), but I am still depressed. The Prozac is not doing a darn thing. Maybe some Nortrip?
*bangs head against wall*
I CAN'T DO THIS MUCH LONGER!!!!
MAxime
> > Hi
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> > Which neurotransmitter is responsible for brightening one's mood?
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> Of the big 3 monoamines, I would think serotonin.
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> > When I was on the Parnate I found that my depression was gone but my mood wasn't very bright ...does that make sense?
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> - Scott
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