Maybe I should've posted this in the Paxil thread....
Everything was a tradeoff to me...Basically I would become numb in one area to stimulate another....It's hard to explain, but in my experiences, it seems like the more drugs I take, like antidepressants, and other mood altering drugs, the more numb in general I became..
For instance, before I took any anti depressants, stimulants, anti anxiety medications, I was really creative.
I could sit and draw some cool shiit, and actually bought some production equipment (Roland Groovebox) and was getting good at making music.
I started taking anti depressants and adderall, and although I niticed a better general mood and coul really focus when it came to studying and working, I began to lose my creativity and interest in things I once enjoyed, like drawing and making music...
Your situation may be different, but I believe this is the general process that takes place....A general trade off.
I believe you should start off by detoxifying your body by starting a balanced diet, and starting an excersize routine including 20-60 minutes of cardio before seeking help from drugs...
Not trying to sound Like a douche, but when I started eating right and excersizing I noticed a 180 degree shift in my all around mood and energy..
Sorry for the rant