i am considering getting an antidep from my dr. i went to a psychotropic drug seminar (training for fostercare) and i realized there was more out there than i had realized...
i took paxil....up 15 lb, btw, but it was for a specific period of time (pediatric brain tumor in my stepdaughter and resulting anxiety/stress)
i dont need anti anxiety, i need more 'go'
i exercise (run/walk 2 miles 4-5 x week)
i keep my carbs down under 70/day
i have an active spiritual life w/ bible study, ministry activity,etc.
i feel i have done the behaviors correctly for a long time, but my lack of joy is just blanketing me. i dont look forward to anything. i just go through each day, and i could stay in bed all day no problem, if i didnt have obligations.
any thoughts from you veterans? i dont want more serotonin, i want more dopamine!
i would really love some of your input, to take to my m.d. (who is very willing to help me...
thx!