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Re: anhedonia

Posted by Amigan on July 6, 2008, at 20:13:40

In reply to Re: anhedonia, posted by Horned One on June 29, 2008, at 11:40:12

> As far as drugs go, I'd agree with your thread below that opiates are probably the most reliable antidote to anhedonia.

Well, i'm not sure how to define an endorphin rush but since endorphins are endogenous opiates, it sounds logical.

> I don't think many conventional antdepresants are very effective for this problem.

I think you are right about conventional (aka serotoninergic) ADs. Dopaminergic ADs though, can be a good choise for the treatment of anhedonia.

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