Posted by IanSFO on September 15, 2001, at 14:17:08
A single cup of coffee in the morning can lift my depression and greatly lower my social phobia. Unfortunately, the effect is very short-lived. Sometimes a second cup of coffee in the afternoon will have a similar short-term effect, sometimes not. A third cup almost never has any effect, so I don't bother with it. Does anyone know what chemistry is involved here and what medication might duplicate and maintain the effect of caffeine?
I've had success with a few SSRIs but with intolerable side effects, and success with Parnate, but I can no longer take it due to conflict with medication for another health problem.
I am currently on Welbutrin, which has been moderately helpful with depression but no help at all with social phobia. Of late it has been growing less helpful with depression, and I very much need to find a viable alternative. I thought if I could find a longer-lasting equivalent to caffeine, that might be an answer. I have too little knowledge of chemistry to know how caffeine works. All I know is that for a very brief period it works extraordinarily well on all my symptoms.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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