Posted by phidippus on August 11, 2015, at 20:07:51
In reply to Parnate Adjuncts for Anxiety/Discipline/SelfEsteem, posted by LazyorAnxious on August 11, 2015, at 17:15:42
'safe antihistamines' are not all that safe.
>Some of this was because of anxiety and I think some of it was apathy/laziness. Anyone have any ideas on how to tell the difference? Is this something that would be better to use therapy for?
the difference is apathy is a lack of feeling, whereas laziness is a lack of motivation. there are issues here that should be addressed by the Parnate, namely the apathy and anxiety but most of these issues can be addressed in therapy as well.
>I still have problems with self-control. Adderall helped a lot with this when I took it last a few years ago. I ended up stopping the Adderall because I was no longer in school
If your response is indicative of ADHD, I would highly recommend you go back on the Adderall.
>I have no self-control. Is this something I should go to therapy for?
We have decades worth of research demonstrating the effectiveness of a wide range of psychotherapies for the treatment of ADHD in both children and adults. Some people turn to psychotherapy instead of medication, as it is an approach that does not rely on taking stimulant medications. Others use psychotherapy as an adjunct to medication treatment. Both approaches are clinically accepted.
>I still have problems with self-esteem. Therapy?
Yes.
>Should I try for Adderall again? I've heard mixed things about it with Parnate.
It works fine with Parnate. I think you should do it.
>Nortriptyline?
Is a fine adjunct to Parnate for depression.
>Mirapex?
Do you have restless legs syndrome? May help with depression, but also has some serious side effects, including compulsive behavior.
>Requip?
See above.
Eric
ps. lazy or anxious? Do you dread doing things?
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