Posts by fadedbear92

wiredharbor18 said:unknown
Good grief, I just can't deal with this anymore.
Does anyone actually bother reading that damn little pamphlet inside the pill box???
All you need is to know about thirty letters of the alphabet.
Suicidality is listed as a symptom of depression.
It can increase during the initial stages of taking antidepressants—which requires medical supervision.
Antidepressants—take them for at least six months.

But seriously, I am so incredibly happy for you!!!

As for me, I’m having sex two or three times a day, whether it's with my boyfriend or on my own!
I hit the gym for at least an hour every single day!
I have tons of friends and people to talk to or grab drinks with!
I'm working toward my Master's while also maintaining a hobby!
My days are completely full from start to finish!
What else is there to say???

And yet, I can't seem to shake this depression and panic without these damn meds and a damn psychiatrist!!!
Just like most people in here.

Maybe we should all just try ditching the pills and the doctors and just stick to porn and the elliptical??
Like, a collective effort.

silverranger10 said:My dad has been on Zoloft and Lexapro for about 18 days now. This is actually his first time ever taking medication for this, though looking back over the last 20 years, he’s definitely had those shorter bouts of depression and total lack of motivation... it all really peaked two months ago when he dealt with some intense stomach anxiety and ended up making an appointment with a psychiatrist on his own.

Even though he claims the pills aren't doing anything, from my perspective, the Zoloft seems to be helping quite a bit. His stomach issues have cleared up, he isn't acting depressed or lethargic anymore, his appetite is back, and he actually has the drive to get chores done around the house...
however, he just can't sleep. For the first two days after starting, he was actually sleeping a ton, but since then—for the last 16 days straight—he hasn't been able to catch any rest at all.

A friend of mine is a psychologist and has some experience in this field, and she says it takes time for the meds to really kick in and that we need to be patient. But man, it is incredibly hard to explain that to someone who is actually struggling with these symptoms.

How long does it usually take to see the full effects of Lexapro?

Also, is it safe to take those medications alongside Vitamin B?

As a family, how should we be handling this? Sometimes he just seems so hopeless.

Are there any teas you’d recommend that might help ease things, maybe something like St. John's Wort?

Our family hasn't really dealt with mental health issues like this before, so we might have been making mistakes by telling him it was "all in his head" or pushing him to get out more and go to work. We eventually realized we shouldn't have been forcing him into things.

Thanks in advance!

velvetsailor26 said:Honestly, I have no idea who’s actually losing their mind here. My doctor prescribed this stuff to me, and let me tell you, it hasn’t done a single thing—absolutely nothing... And from what I can gather now, it isn't even the ideal choice for dealing with panic disorders to begin with. So, I told her straight up, "Look, I don't feel any better than I did before this." Then she just pivots and hands me some Lexapro... and once again, total silence. Nothing changes. I swear, this whole field of pharmacology is such a joke. As for psychotherapy? I just don't have the energy for it. I really don't, because frankly, I'm just completely exhausted by it all.

Eric Jackson11 said:Seriously, you are such an inspiration!🙏
Way to go!
You should really tell everyone about your journey—how you managed to beat depression through medication and staying active with sports...

Terry Mendoza80 said:I’ve been wondering—what does actually stepping off Cipralex look like? I’m nowhere near ready to pull the trigger on that just yet, but I’m curious if anyone here has navigated that particular minefield. Does everything you thought you'd left behind come rushing back? And honestly, how long are we even supposed to be on this stuff—is a year the standard, or what?

velvetsailor26 said:I’ve been at this long enough to know when something just isn't cutting it—first month, then three months, then another three... you guys are lucky if any of this actually reaches your brain, because it certainly hasn't worked for me. The only thing that provides even a shred of relief is Lexapro, and honestly, I'll take it, since my anxiety tends to keep me on edge most of the time.

velvetsailor26 said:I’ve cycled through three different types of ADHD meds now... and honestly, I’m about ready to ditch the whole idea of pills altogether. They didn't do much more for me than taking some Advil or a basic over-the-counter supplement would have. It’s just not worth the hassle if you aren't seeing a real difference.

Kenneth Scott41 said:I suppose I can't really argue with the treatment plan my psychiatrist laid out for me. It’s set as one dose in the morning and another in the afternoon 🤷

Kenneth Scott41 said:The insomnia I've been dealing with since starting Zoloft is honestly brutal—but last night, I took a 1mg Xanax and finally, *finally* got some deep sleep! 😛👍

Justin Morgan3 said:While my parents don't own a car—and given the current economic climate, they have no intention of buying one—I feel like I’m facing a much more significant crisis than financial instability. I’m dealing with my mother. She has essentially appointed me as the family scapegoat. To give you an idea of what I mean: she’ll walk through the door after work to find the dishes piled up in the sink while the three of us—myself and my two sisters—are just sitting in the living room watching a show. Suddenly, she snaps at me: "How can you be so shameless, leaving the house in this state at your age? You haven't lifted a finger all day. Honestly, I would have been better off raising a pet." The kicker? These insults are directed solely at me, day after day. My sisters are sitting right there next to me; they aren't disabled, they don't have any physical limitations, and they are perfectly capable of doing their part around the house. But somehow, I am the only target. I’ve actually tried to sit her down and have a calm, adult conversation about how her words affect me, but all I get in return is more verbal abuse. I am reaching my breaking point. I’m tired of walking out the door every single morning feeling completely agitated and drained because my mother refuses to acknowledge that she is in the wrong. Does anyone have any actual advice? And please, spare me the cliché suggestion of "just having a talk"—I've already tried that, and it doesn't work.

Jerry Martinez5 said:Are you all aware that Ronald Rogers27 started this thread a year ago? And he hasn't even logged onto the forum in a month.

loneraven6 said:I think I’m starting to see the signs of an OCD struggle creeping in... Nothing massive, just subtle stuff. Like, maybe I'm brushing my teeth a bit more often than necessary. 😂
Then there are these other little habits, like constantly rearranging things on my desk just to get them perfectly aligned. Honestly, I can't tell if this is actually a disorder or if I'm just a perfectionist. But let's be real—the line between being a perfectionist and having actual OCD is paper-thin. 🙄

boldmason572 said:Ah... sounds familiar. For me, it's counting license plates or windows while I'm walking down the street. I have to perform certain actions a specific number of times—usually 3, 5, or 7. I impose these numbers on myself.😁 It can be incredibly irritating. I suspect therapy would probably help both you and me, but who knows? To an outsider, it sounds pretty grim, though eventually, you just get used to it. I'm hoping mine might resolve itself, even though it's been sticking with me for years. Good luck to you, and to everyone else out there. Cheers.

electrictiger70 said:Exactly. Living someone else's life instead of your own will always catch up to you eventually. People might call you "selfish," but you are being selfish toward yourself and others if you don't choose what brings you joy. You cannot give anything meaningful to others if you are rotting from the inside.
👍👍 🙏 Enchantress, you have such a beautiful way of expressing yourself. After reading your posts, I always find myself feeling inspired. I am not sure why, but I do. 🤣

What a wise and profound sentiment! Honestly, bravo!

crimsonhound80 said:You can find a pretty solid breakdown right here regarding how all this works—like, which antidepressant does what and why you might choose one over the other...

just click on ----> 🙂

Chloe Garcia10 said:Quick question for you guys. I was on Lexapro 10 mg for about a month before my doctor decided to switch me over to Luvox. Apparently, my sleep situation was pretty rough, and since Luvox has more of a sedative effect, she suggested taking it at night instead.
She told me I shouldn't really be feeling much in terms of side effects, since I’d already spent a month on Lexapro and my serotonin levels should have stabilized by now. But here I am—I’ve been on Luvox for a week. For the first four days, I was just doing half a pill, but for the last three days, I’ve moved up to the full dose, and now I’m dealing with nausea, some headaches, and just feeling totally wiped out.
Is it actually possible that these are still just side effects from the Luvox?