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Default Apr 24, 2018 at 05:41 AM
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Seems to help somewhat.
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Default Apr 24, 2018 at 03:19 PM
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I'm glad it helps you. Caffeine did nothing for me unfortunately.
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Default Apr 24, 2018 at 05:58 PM
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definitely has an effect on depression whether it's short term.
Even helps focusing to an extent for me.
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Default Apr 25, 2018 at 08:53 AM
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definitely has an effect on depression whether it's short term.
Even helps focusing to an extent for me.
That's great! I felt zero effect from it. Not even energy wise.
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Default Apr 25, 2018 at 05:03 PM
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only thing that really gives me energy.
it's sad, very sad.
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Default Apr 25, 2018 at 05:59 PM
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When I'm caffeinated, I feel super happy, almost manic. I guess that's the power of caffeine for ya!

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Default May 07, 2018 at 12:24 AM
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It boost me for a short period of time.
This is due to the short burst of Dopamine caused by Caffeine.
This shows that my brain has a dopamine control problem,because after this of course I get back to my self. Adrenal fatigue is out of the question due to several test on them.
I am currently on Neurofeedback sessions.
Wellbutrin and other Dopamine meds are my last resort. Although it would be nice to get my head out of my
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Default May 08, 2018 at 08:29 AM
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i don't know your insurance situation, but if caffeine helps, a doctor might be willing to try provigil or nuvigil. they're very similar drugs, and both very expensive (that's why the insurance situation might be the deciding factor on if you can try it or not...). Most stimulants are in Schedule II of the DEA Schedule, which means that they're considered highly addictive, etc., plus each prescription requires a new, written prescription (in my state, anyway).

Both Provigil and NuVigil are in Schedule IV, which is where the benzodiazepines live, too. If your shrink went for it, you could possibly get refills, have prescriptions called in, etc. Makes life much, much easier. Both Provigil and NuVigil are FDA-approved for narcolepsy and some other sleep disorders, but they're basically 21st century stimulants...less addictive than amphetamines or Ritalin, less euphoria, less risk of agitation, psychosis, etc.

The other (old school) option would be a traditional upper. Ritalin used to be the go-to drug when stimulants were used in depression. Amphetamines are far more popular now, overall. I personally did better on Ritalin than amphetamines, at least w/ other psych drugs on board.

Other than that...I don't have much advice. Wellbutrin could be an option, depending on your history and the other drugs you're prescribed. Now and then, Mirapex is used in some forms of depression.

Sorry you're going thru this. As much as most shrinks seem to hate prescribing both uppers and downers at the same time, that combination -does- help some people with some forms of depression. My depressive episodes are now far easier to deal with than in years past, but...ritalin+a benzodiazepine+a tranquilizer/antipsychotic (low-to-mid dose) got me up out of the pits in years past.

good luck.
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Default Jun 29, 2018 at 09:33 AM
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I've never been a coffee person, but when I'm hyper, I chug 5-7 redbull drinks. I feel amazing for at minimum 3 hours.

But it has a nasty down side to it, like a drug withdrawal..

Yes, it does help with my depression. But with all the recent /trigger/ panic attacks. I'm staying clear off that stuff.

I knew people who couldn't hold a sentence together with out it in the morning. I also noticed that caffeine addiction used to be serious business when I used to work. Everyone was grumpy without it
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Default Sep 19, 2018 at 05:48 PM
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I like the flavor and it brings me up some for awhile and then nothing. Don't know why I drink it.

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i don't know your insurance situation, but if caffeine helps, a doctor might be willing to try provigil or nuvigil. they're very similar drugs, and both very expensive (that's why the insurance situation might be the deciding factor on if you can try it or not...). Most stimulants are in Schedule II of the DEA Schedule, which means that they're considered highly addictive, etc., plus each prescription requires a new, written prescription (in my state, anyway).

Both Provigil and NuVigil are in Schedule IV, which is where the benzodiazepines live, too. If your shrink went for it, you could possibly get refills, have prescriptions called in, etc. Makes life much, much easier. Both Provigil and NuVigil are FDA-approved for narcolepsy and some other sleep disorders, but they're basically 21st century stimulants...less addictive than amphetamines or Ritalin, less euphoria, less risk of agitation, psychosis, etc.

The other (old school) option would be a traditional upper. Ritalin used to be the go-to drug when stimulants were used in depression. Amphetamines are far more popular now, overall. I personally did better on Ritalin than amphetamines, at least w/ other psych drugs on board.

Other than that...I don't have much advice. Wellbutrin could be an option, depending on your history and the other drugs you're prescribed. Now and then, Mirapex is used in some forms of depression.

Sorry you're going thru this. As much as most shrinks seem to hate prescribing both uppers and downers at the same time, that combination -does- help some people with some forms of depression. My depressive episodes are now far easier to deal with than in years past, but...ritalin+a benzodiazepine+a tranquilizer/antipsychotic (low-to-mid dose) got me up out of the pits in years past.

good luck.
what is mirapex?
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Default Nov 13, 2018 at 09:13 AM
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Caffeine used to give me a rush of euphoria when I drank it. It doesn't seem to as much anymore even if I stop drinking it for awhile and start again (to reduce tolerance). I wonder if it's the higher dose of meds I'm on now that prevent feelings like that because I take a mood stabilizer and is supposed to keep moods balanced, no mania etc and euphoria is a part of that.

Anyway, I think it can be effective sometimes, but not sure if it's the healthiest option for reducing depression. Maybe once in awhile to give a boost and low moods and lack of energy but I feel that there may be other more long lasting ways like CBT or DBT, or meds if necessary.

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Seems to help somewhat.
It helps me some, too. Some people feel it's a good thing to help the mood. I tend to sometimes have to much and then I'm nervous.

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Default Feb 12, 2019 at 07:54 AM
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For some reason, my doctor has emphasized, "caffeine is not an antidepressant!" This is because I think he believes in meds being the solution to my depression (he's right). I think it's largely also because caffeine is not a medicine, per se. So, while caffeine can be helpful short-term, I don't think it's a long-term solution to my problems. It does make me happy in the moment though (caffeine does). But that's also because I'm on my meds!
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