Posted by SLS on May 24, 2008, at 7:26:12
In reply to loniliness, posted by iforgotmypassword on May 24, 2008, at 5:54:47
I think I understand exactly where you're coming from.
> is there a specific neurochemistry to this.
Of course.
> ...a need try to find people yet feeling nothing when you find them. just anxiety, they aren't company. more dopamine issues? i definately have anhedonia, apathy, amotivation, uncaring, lack of empathy.
Clearly, loneliness does not correct the pathology of social anxiety disorder or depressive amotivation and anhedonia. You could try desensitizing yourself by going to social functions for short periods of time at first. You might find that your social anxiety diminishes with each exposure, as long as that exposure does not provoke more acute anxiety. This should resolve when your depression responds to treatment.
Loneliness is to be expected when you are precluded by illness to meet new people and feel comfortable around old friends.
> would selegiline 10mg plus dopaminergic supplements incl. some EPA/DHA and others... would that help?The selegiline might help with social anxiety. I have seen some reports of this, as well as my doctor's desciptions of his experience with it.
> if i still didn't have interest in other people, would i have interest when i am alone?
No, I don't think so. I think you might be confusing interest with loneliness. Loneliness is painful. It is the result of isolation and seclusion.
> is it pointless not going straight to nardil?
In my opinion, yes.
- Scott
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