Posted by g_g_g_unit on November 15, 2010, at 23:07:49
In reply to Re: tianeptine, posted by sukarno on November 15, 2010, at 11:26:16
Thanks for your response sukarno. A couple of questions, if you don't mind -
a) What does the anti-depressant effect actually feel when it manifests? So far, after 4 days on the drug, I don't feel particularly depressed, but my hopeless mood has been replaced by a kind of serene apathy, similar to that induced by SSRIs (as conundrum has stated). There have been moments where I get a little, mildly euphoric buzz and feel really connected to people/my surroundings, which is great, but I take it that's not what I should be looking for . .?
Unfortunately, it's that stimulating effect which is most beneficial for my motivation and concentration. I see some people taking 4-6 tabs and wonder if I may be underdosing (though obviously it's too early to tell), or if they're just chasing a certain effect?
and b) do you find that the anxiolytic effects build over time? My hypervigilance has completely died down, and like I say I feel really calm and serene, but unfortunately there has been no positive effect on my worrying and OCD-related intrusive thoughts. I'm not sure if you're prone to GAD or anxiety outside of your panic disorder, but do the benefits in that respect take time, as with SSRIs?
thanks :)
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