Perhaps my body chemistry is peculiar, but I've found that I feel really good when I take cold medicine. Could it be the pseudoephedrine? I'm gonna mention it to my doctor, but I don't expect any substantive comments, except perhaps her referencing SSRI's.
During the winter season I take the OTC medicine on the first sign of a virus, and it makes me less irritable. Normally I don't take the medicine during the summer, except this last week, I've been taking it to treat some severe chest congestion due to my quiting smoking. Just today, I was feeling stress, uneasiness in my stomach and having depressed thoughts. About an hour after taking the medicine, the feeling in my stomach is gone and I am not reacting as strongly to my negative thoughts.
Anyone else? Perhaps some one knows of a study of some sort? I'm thinking my experience may suggest a more effective prescription to treat my mental health? Like maybe a stimulant instead of an SSRI.
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Pseudoephedrine Enhancing Mood?
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Jarssn
, Jul 05 2010 10:20 PM
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Posted 05 July 2010 - 11:33 PM
Hi. I'm glad you found something that helps!
For me its pain killers. Which probably isn't to safe as I have become addicted to them. But I'm desperate to be happy.
For me its pain killers. Which probably isn't to safe as I have become addicted to them. But I'm desperate to be happy.
***Casey***
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-I will not let this conquer me.-
-I will conquer it and come out stronger!-
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