Posts by restlesstiger49

And what if it starts pouring? I guess we’ll just have to dance a rain dance instead.
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Well, looks like I’ll probably be the first one here, so I’m referring back to this post.

Since Xanax and Misar both belong to the same class of drugs—benzodiazepines—you shouldn't run into any issues if you decide to help out with some Xanax. The main difference is that Misar SR is an extended-release formula, meaning it releases slowly into your system, so one pill will likely be plenty for you.
Regarding that nausea, it might be due to the interaction between Zoloft and caffeine (though don't quote me on that). I personally noticed my appetite took a bit of a hit when I started Zoloft, too. Look, it’s totally possible there are some side effects, but you can probably push through them. If you're looking for psychotherapy recommendations, try checking out this thread.
Good luck!

Ray, if the broomstick doesn't work, we'll just have to fly on a magic carpet! 🤣

All jokes aside, I am genuinely thrilled to see more people showing interest in getting together. You might be wondering how these meetups actually go. Last time, we all gathered near the thermometer at Central Park, and since there were only three of us, we just grabbed a bench right next to it. A little drizzle threatened to ruin things, so we ducked into a nearby pub. Personally, I love that vibe—just a little slice of nature and such... As far as I'm concerned, we can always bring some blankets and just lounge on the grass. 😁

Ethan Mendoza4 said:Literally what I was just about to ask.

I'd totally show up, but my social phobia is hitting hard right now—honestly feels like half this sub deals with it too. So, what's the move?

Carl Rivera43 said:So, look, I don't think we need to go deep and get all heavy by listing out our problems. It’s more about just hanging out and chatting about whatever comes up, right?

Maybe we could even try to get a little get-together going this Sunday.

The three of us spent quite a bit of time talking about our private struggles last time. So, if anyone feels the need to vent, please feel free, but there is absolutely no pressure. The conversation usually just flows naturally into everything and anything.

Ethan Mendoza4 said:For real.

Social anxiety isn't really my biggest hurdle anymore—it's mostly faded out. I just deal with that stuff by diving in headfirst and seeing what happens. Honestly? Taking even one small step forward is still a win in my book.

So, here’s the next snag.
So, what’s the deal with us emotionally closed-off types? Honestly—I’ve got this massive phobia of actually letting someone get to know me... I end up making a whole new profile every single Friday just to reset.

So, what now? You want me to just sit here and list out the last 75 usernames?

Don't worry, we aren't the police coming to check IDs. You don't even have to mention a single username. Does it even matter? If you show up, we aren't going to treat you like a screen name; we're going to treat you like a person. 🙂

Ethan Mendoza4 said:See, now we're getting somewhere.
I rarely speak up either—mostly because half the time I don't even make sense. 😁

And hey, I totally get it—sometimes I try to pitch three different ideas at once, and it just comes out as pure verbal chaos.

EDIT: fadedbear92 is practically begging for photos, so here we go, my humble self ... 😂😂🤣
Of course, it’s the same old story—everyone on the internet acts like a total supermodel. Looking at this photo, the only thing I actually have going for me is my long hair 😢

Well, that could actually mean more people joining us! 👋 It’s a good thing—more personas means a wider variety of topics and perspectives to dive into. And honestly, don't let social anxiety get the best of you. I'm not exactly the type to jump blindly into a crowd of strangers myself, but it really helps when you feel like you're "among your own people," if you know what I mean. Plus, like Blueberry said, just come as you are. Nobody is going to judge you here. Looking back at some of the nonsense I've posted (and still post!) in this section of the forum, there's certainly no reason to be too embarrassed to step out of the house 🤣. I'm sick of nothing but rain. This summer sucks 😢

fadedbear92 said:http://www.4smileys.com/smileys/craz..._frech_038.gifhttp://www.4smileys.com/smileys/happ...y-smiley02.gif

Stop messing around and get over here.

restlesstrucker15 said:Your doctor will likely suggest an alternative. If you aren't seeing the same physician, make sure to mention that Wellbutrin didn't sit well with you. Perhaps you're like me; maybe increasing norepinephrine (Effexor, Cymbalta) or dopamine (Wellbutrin) isn't the answer. If the primary issue is anxiety rather than deep depression, focusing on serotonin might be better. There is a wide variety of options available in that category, such as Lexapro, Zoloft, or perhaps Prozac.

Skickas FR

Well, I didn't actually have a bad reaction to Wellbutrin; if anything, I just felt like it wasn't doing enough for me anymore. Or maybe I just decided to quit on my own—honestly, I can't quite remember.

Maybe you're like me, we don't increase our norepinephrine

Actually, it's quite the opposite! Please, go back and read what I wrote. To be honest, SSRIs haven't really done much for me so far (I've tried things like Zoloft, Lexapro, and now Faverin).

Kevin Nguyen3 said:No, no—there really shouldn't be any issues if you're tapering off gradually. And by "gradually," I don't mean some reckless three-day sprint to the finish line! I'm talking about a month-long process, at least. Honestly, isn't it all dependent on how long you've actually been on the medication? It really comes down to that.

Listen, let me tell you—Effexor at just 37.5 mg is actually such a tiny dose, isn't it? It seems almost negligible, doesn't it? But honestly, it can actually help. It really can!
I am certainly not suggesting that you should just go ahead and start adjusting things on your own—heaven forbid! But please, I implore you, have a serious conversation with your doctor. Is it really worth the risk? It simply isn't wise to navigate this without professional guidance.

Honestly, that is exactly what you should discuss with your physician. In my opinion, the month and a half I've spent on Paxil—including the last ten days where they bumped me from 50 to 100mg, which honestly just made the restlessness and tension kick my ass—is a perfectly reasonable timeframe to determine if an antidepressant is actually working or not. I remember taking Wellbutrin for a while too (which, from what I understand, isn't an SSRI), and that actually helped dial down my anxiety and gave me the push I needed to get moving. It worked for a bit, though I eventually stopped. At any rate, it seems like SSRIs might not be the magic fix for my specific situation.

To be honest, I'm no expert, but Velafax actually worked wonders for my anxiety. I could literally feel that tightness lifting, replaced by what I assume is just a normal mood—you know, the kind of steady headspace most people probably take for granted since they don't struggle with mental health issues like I do.

redranger2 said:In my experience, Effexor pushed me straight into states of restlessness and intense anxiety, which is precisely why I had to stop taking it.
My psychiatrist later explained that my system clearly doesn't respond well to antidepressants that act on
norepinephrine receptors. While it’s true that Effexor is prescribed for depression and works well for that purpose, it isn't necessarily the right tool for treating anxiety.

I feel like I’m going through the exact same thing with Feverina. Honestly, I’ve been seriously considering giving Velafax another shot. It feels like my system might actually respond better to medications that target norepinephrine.

*The question naturally arises: why did I even quit in the first place? I pushed through two weeks of constant nausea, which was manageable enough. But then, that "expert" decided to cut me off cold turkey without warning, and things went south fast. Honestly, I’m a little worried that even if I try a gradual taper this time, the whole process is going to be pretty unpleasant.

goldenbison31 said:Hey everyone!
Does anyone here have much experience dealing with Effexor?
I started taking it about a month ago, and I spent the first two weeks on just one 37.5 mg extended-release tablet, but after about twelve nights of tossing and turning without any sleep, things finally seemed to level out and my body started adjusting over the last few days.
Now that I’ve moved up to two 37.5 mg tablets a day, I’m feeling a bit of mild nausea.
I’m guessing this is just part of the side effects and that it’ll probably pass in time, I suppose.

I actually took Effexor myself a few years back. I started with a 37.5mg dose in the morning, then transitioned to 75mg a little later. For about two weeks, the nausea was definitely a side effect, but it followed a pattern: you take the pill, feel sick about an hour later, vomit if there's anything in your stomach, and then you're fine. After those two weeks passed, the nausea vanished, leaving behind only the good part—the intended effect. For me, Effexor was incredible at killing off my anxiety.

Blueberry said:
Now, I know what some people will say—"Are you crazy? That's an antipsychotic..." But honestly, taking a low dose won't leave you drugged or knocking you out all day. In fact, it can really help shift your whole outlook on life.

I’ve tried that class of meds before, specifically Zyprexa, taken at night. The next morning, I felt like a total stranger to myself. More recently, I took some Seroquel—you know, the Q-pin—in the evening, and the following morning I actually missed my bus stop because I was having such a bad panic attack. I just don't think antipsychotics are the right move for me. Besides, I already feel like I have way too little dopamine in my brain as it is; I definitely don't need to go using chemicals to lower it even further.

Kevin Nguyen3 said:Well, I am certainly not signing off on anyone's opinion here.
While Faverin has been a lifesaver for plenty of people, that clearly isn't the case for restlesstiger49, yet he remains so incredibly stubborn! Hasn't he already been told to step away from that specific medication? And what does he do? He goes and increases his dosage... simply brilliant, isn't it?

The reality is that Lexapro doesn't work for everyone either, so in this light, who can honestly say whether it would actually help restlesstiger49 or not?

In any event, we find ourselves circling back to that age-old dilemma: how on earth do you hit the right target with AT&T?

Faverin is generally intended for severe depression or OCD... but does restlesstiger49 even struggle with those specific issues? I highly doubt it.

It’s not that I’m being stubborn; it’s just that I currently don't have a doctor I can actually walk into an office to sit down and discuss my Fevarin dosage with. It seems like every single physician in town is out on vacation right now. This decision to bump up the dose was actually the result of a phone consultation with a specialist from a crisis intervention center. I wanted to see if a higher dose would actually make a difference, especially since so many people in this community have mentioned—and of course, I know this isn't medical advice—that 50mg just isn't enough for me.

Kevin Nguyen3 said:Well, I am certainly not signing off on anyone's opinion here.
While Faverin has been a lifesaver for plenty of people, that clearly isn't the case for restlesstiger49, yet he remains so incredibly stubborn! Hasn't he already been told to step away from that specific medication? And what does he do? He goes and increases his dosage... simply brilliant, isn't it?

The reality is that Lexapro doesn't work for everyone either, so in this light, who can honestly say whether it would actually help restlesstiger49 or not?

In any event, we find ourselves circling back to that age-old dilemma: how on earth do you hit the right target with AT&T?

Faverin is generally intended for severe depression or OCD... but does restlesstiger49 even struggle with those specific issues? I highly doubt it.

I gave it a shot. Honestly? Never again. The side effects were just way too much to handle.

Kevin Nguyen3 said:Well, I am certainly not signing off on anyone's opinion here.
While Faverin has been a lifesaver for plenty of people, that clearly isn't the case for restlesstiger49, yet he remains so incredibly stubborn! Hasn't he already been told to step away from that specific medication? And what does he do? He goes and increases his dosage... simply brilliant, isn't it?

The reality is that Lexapro doesn't work for everyone either, so in this light, who can honestly say whether it would actually help restlesstiger49 or not?

In any event, we find ourselves circling back to that age-old dilemma: how on earth do you hit the right target with AT&T?

Faverin is generally intended for severe depression or OCD... but does restlesstiger49 even struggle with those specific issues? I highly doubt it.

A question for the 21st century. 😂

Kevin Nguyen3 said:Well, I am certainly not signing off on anyone's opinion here.
While Faverin has been a lifesaver for plenty of people, that clearly isn't the case for restlesstiger49, yet he remains so incredibly stubborn! Hasn't he already been told to step away from that specific medication? And what does he do? He goes and increases his dosage... simply brilliant, isn't it?

The reality is that Lexapro doesn't work for everyone either, so in this light, who can honestly say whether it would actually help restlesstiger49 or not?

In any event, we find ourselves circling back to that age-old dilemma: how on earth do you hit the right target with AT&T?

Faverin is generally intended for severe depression or OCD... but does restlesstiger49 even struggle with those specific issues? I highly doubt it.

Not really, to be honest. So, yeah. 🤷 Why Fevarin? To be honest, I was pretty upfront with my therapist about how I just didn't feel like living anymore. That probably served as a major red flag that prompted him to suggest trying Fevarin. It’s not that I fit the typical profile of someone struggling with clinical depression, per se. It’s more that I’ve just reached a point of profound disappointment with life itself.

redranger2 said:Lexapro worked wonders for those unbearable tensions in my case. Occasionally, the stress still manages to creep back in, but I usually just suppress it with Misar, which acts as my anxiolytic.
I gave Faverin a shot once, but the side effects were brutal—it felt like I was coming down with the worst flu imaginable, complete with aching bones, so I eventually gave up on it.

How long have you been on the Faverin? These medications always require some time to actually settle in and work.

I've been on 50mg for five weeks, and just this past week, I bumped up to 100mg. Honestly, every morning when I'm heading out the door for work, I feel like a total zombie on the verge of a panic attack.😢

I’m honestly feeling pretty lost right now. I've been taking Faverin, which is an AD and theoretically should be helping me manage my anxiety—at least enough to take the edge off, right? Or am I just totally misreading the situation? Personally, I’d much rather deal with being lethargic or having low mood than feeling wound up like a coiled spring. It just doesn't work that way. Are you all finding that your AD actually tackles those specific issues effectively?

Good grief, what’s the deal with this whole image thing going on now?

Kevin Nguyen3 said:

fadedbear92 Asks:
GNU?! Is that even... what are we even talking about here? A GNU? Are we discussing software? Or perhaps some obscure piece of history? I find myself wondering if there is a deeper meaning behind such a brief inquiry. Does anyone actually know? It feels so sudden! Why the sudden outburst? Is there an underlying context I am missing entirely? Honestly, one can only wonder.😲😲😲

Well, wouldn't it be just lovely? To start things off, why don't you simply put your own photo on that "Variety Pack" PDF? That way, everyone on the forum can actually see who they're talking to! Would that solve your stage fright, or are you truly just that incredibly shy?🤷
Please, I beg of you, just don't go telling people that the image in your avatar is actually yours!😲🙂

Nyet.
I consider myself quite the connoisseur...🙂

There was an image... somewhere. I know there was. Somewhere out there in the digital void, a picture existed. Was it here? Or perhaps elsewhere? It simply vanished.🤷
Well, yes... I suppose I am a bit of a wallflower. I tend to just sit back in silence and watch while everyone else spends their energy shouting nothingness into the void. Is it really worth joining in? I'd much rather observe the empty noise than contribute to it myself. 🙂

😂😂🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

fadedbear92 said:How long has it actually been since you started the taper? Because no—it definitely shouldn't be feeling this bad. Didn't you mention you were going to see that therapist who's covering while yours is away on vacation? Don't just sit there suffering for no reason; get yourself an appointment.😉

The issue is that I’m actually working, even though I wrote this. I'm here. I have a problem. I'm currently stuck at Union Station, and things aren't going well. Is there any way to get a hold of a backup doctor through Kaiser Permanente? Or maybe even just manage a quick phone consultation? I'm really hoping for some good news...

I've been taking Febrevin pretty steadily for about a month now, and honestly? I feel like garbage. Both mentally and physically. Is this just how it’s supposed to go, or am I missing something?

Since we're on the topic of identifying people, you might spot someone with long hair, wearing a black t-shirt and glasses (and maybe even a little dress 🤣). If they happen to answer to the name Tomislav, that's me. 😁

Carl Rivera43 said:So, here’s the plan: Sunday, around 4:30 PM, let's all meet up by the little cottage near Central Park.

As for the dress code? 🤣

I’m planning on wearing my rose-green dress, so you’ll be able to spot me easily enough! 😂😂

We could certainly come up with something... 🙂