Posted by Hugh on December 22, 2015, at 12:48:09
In reply to Re: How flotation tanks treat anxiety, depression » Hugh, posted by Chris O on December 19, 2015, at 20:48:21
Sorry to hear about your Adderall side effect. I hope it resolves eventually.
I haven't tried Brintellix. I've tried quite a few ADs. What I discovered is that drugs that affect serotonin and/or norepinephrine either don't help me, or they make me feel worse. The drug I responded best to is the muscle relaxant baclofen. I was taking it for muscle spasms in my back, and was shocked when it eliminated my depression and anxiety. However, after one week, it started to cause terrible insomnia, so I had to discontinue it. Baclofen increases striatal dopamine levels, and this is probably why it made me feel so good, and why it caused insomnia.
The treatment I've responded best to, long-term, is neurofeedback. This was especially helpful for my anxiety and irritability.
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