Posted by undopaminergic on May 28, 2008, at 5:12:54
In reply to Re: GREAT topic -- my answer is 'No, but...' » Racer, posted by torachan on May 26, 2008, at 20:00:03
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> Great knowledge displayed, Racer, of the field of neuroscience. However, I must say the above comment may be a bit misleading if not entirely incorrect. SSRI's have not proven to be effective for many people with anxiety. Not based on the studies I've read and on my own personal experience. Increasing serotonin activity is the antithesis to relieving anxiety.
>For reasons that are not fully understood, drastically increasing serotonin with MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine, Ecstasy) appears to drastically reduce - even abolish - anxiety. SSRIs may not be powerful enough to achieve the necessary elevation of serotonin.
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