Posted by g_g_g_unit on October 24, 2009, at 2:37:13
my depression is characterized by lethargy, anhedonia, and a worsening of executive function issues, which makes me think it's partly catecholamine related.
anyway, before going on Parnate, i tried SAM-e twice, and tyrosine once.
i used a low dose (100mg) of N-Acetyl-Tyrosine and felt really happy and stimulated - talkative, etc. - for the first time in months. more so than on Parnate even. too high a dose (300mg) just left me angry and tense.
the same thing happened on SAM-e (400mg), though it was almost too much, like an overstimulation.. usefully socially, but it didn't actually improve concentration etc.
i was just wondering if that's a common reaction or if it indicates some kind of hypomania, since i know both substances are contraindicted in Bipolar (something i've never been diagnosed with)? what's the difference between 'overstimulation' and hypomania?
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