People who are choosing to be childfree
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Most people don't have kids—it’s just that we’re all too old now, and that’s that. I suppose there's no point in arguing further about it.
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Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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restlesstrucker15 said:Oh no... Please, please take care of yourself. 🙂
If you ever feel the urge to take pills, just take some Tylenol instead.
The Cymbalta should eventually lift you up; if it doesn't, they need to increase your dosage at your next checkup.
What exactly is your diagnosis?
Sending love
Ugh, there are so many—insomnia, then F33, then false F29, then emotionally unstable personality disorder, and now some new one I can't even remember... they just keep finding things to label me with just so they have something to do. -.-' Right now, my dad is keeping my medications under lock and key because, well, I almost died twice. I’ve been through intubation, dialysis, and pretty much everything else you can imagine... but I suppose I really should be looking for stronger medication; that is my right, after all. Honestly, I haven't been in the mood to deal with anyone for a few days now...
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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Here I am again, venting a little. I had my session with the psychiatrist today. The current regimen is Seroquel at 800mg, Helex 1mg as needed 😠, and Cymbalta in the morning... which, I suppose, is the only thing keeping me tethered to this life. It isn’t even that I feel deeply depressed; it’s more like this suffocating sense of isolation. To make matters worse, she completely forgot to give me the Xanax XR that I practically had to beg for. Anyway, after all of this, I ended up hospitalized again—in a different city this time. I have absolutely no memory of what happened. My dad says I looked like a different person, that I was sweating like I was dying. I honestly don't know what I'm doing 🤷 or why... It always starts with one pill that doesn't seem to work, then I take a second, then a third, and once the wave hits me, I just end up taking dozens of pills at once. I'm destroying myself. I just swallow them; it isn't a conscious choice, but I am certain it's linked to my mental state and the horrific things I've endured in my life. Now, I just wish I could disappear from this whole... world 🙄
At least there is one small consolation: I don't feel any pain. I simply lose consciousness. I don't remember being intubated or even being put on dialysis. It’s gruesome, really. And deep down, I know I'll do it again one day when I'm finally alone. I just can't bring myself to do it now. Living is just... tedious.
At least there is one small consolation: I don't feel any pain. I simply lose consciousness. I don't remember being intubated or even being put on dialysis. It’s gruesome, really. And deep down, I know I'll do it again one day when I'm finally alone. I just can't bring myself to do it now. Living is just... tedious.
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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Tyler Wood6 said:Haven't caught up on the last few pages, but did you just start the Cymbalta or have you been on it a while?
For me, those first two months were a depressive nightmare, but things finally leveled out after that.
I’ve been taking it for a month and everything was going perfectly fine, but now, suddenly, everything has gone completely sideways...
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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I’ve been feeling absolutely terrible for the last two or three days now; this depression is just hitting me like a freight train. I even went as far as taking a double dose of Cymbalta today, but honestly, it didn't seem to do a thing. I suppose I can only hope that this is just a temporary phase. 😢
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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George Sullivan7 said:My doctor has seen me through all sorts of phases—I mean, different mental states—so she doesn't even make a big deal out of anything anymore. She knows I'm not playing games regardless of where I'm at. Like, if her notes say Ativan for my liver stuff but my back is killing me (since I deal with that too) and I ask for something like Klonopin or Ativan instead to help relax the muscles, she just writes it. It's really down to the doctor, though, and also us patients. If you can actually communicate like a normal human being, it works, but let's face it, sometimes we patients are just totally stuck in our own heads.
Anyway, Rejo, how long have you been on Qapin? And are you taking a stabilizer with it, or just the antidepressant plus that? Not trying to pry or anything! But like I said, I'm right on the edge of changing my whole regimen, and I refuse to give up my eglonyl, even if I never sleep again🤣. I just wish I could talk to my doctor properly and actually argue my case for why I want or don't want certain things. This Fluzepam thing she gave me is basically useless when combined with the Depakote Chrono she prescribed last week for stabilization and sleep. I've got another appointment next week.
For me, eglonyl worked quite well, I suppose; they gave it to me as a sort of supplement, but then they switched me to something else and took it away :/ It's the same with my doctor; sometimes I ask for things and I don't even know myself. My Sanval has been discontinued and then reinstated countless times, just like my Misop or Xanax, and there's a million different antidepressants too. Sometimes I end up driving around or ordering them early instead of waiting for my scheduled refill if I don't have an appointment, and I almost never take them consistently enough for them to actually last until my next date...
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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restlesstrucker15 said:Look, go ahead and request whatever dosage you need for sleep; I am certain she won't authorize more than what is medically appropriate for you.
Regarding the specific brands, I don't mind much when they substitute with domestic alternatives, as I assume there isn't much difference with most medications. However, reading through this forum, I have begun to realize that people truly can sense a distinction between the brand-name Seroquel and its generics.
How exactly did you manage to get that Seroquel approved through your insurance? Was it by adjusting the diagnosis? I don't personally need it, but I am curious if this is standard practice for everyone. On a side note, I heard Varga bought an office desk for over eight thousand dollars, while people are being denied coverage for life-critical medications. We would end up paying out of pocket just to survive.
Skickas FR
She gave me Loquen 25 mg twice on a private prescription, and man, that cost me $33 per box. Later, I told my psychiatrist to write down the specific diagnosis, but even that wasn't enough because the paperwork didn't explicitly state I had those symptoms; the doctor had to emphasize it later on 🙄 and they gave me Seroquel while I was in the hospital, and yeah, you can definitely tell the difference... I'm just glad she isn't forcing the generic stuff on me anymore, though she still won't give me Xanax, just Helex or Misar...
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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restlesstrucker15 said:Well, good for you. 🙂 Honestly, finally being able to sleep is the most important thing. Don't stress too much about the weight right now; who knows, maybe as you eventually taper down on the Seroquel, it will stabilize.
It's also great that Cymbalta is working for you. It provides such a massive energy boost; personally, it didn't sit well with me, but it really does pick you up when you're feeling dead. That’s just my experience. For me, it helped with the Rejica.
I truly hope you have decent insurance coverage for these medications, because those co-pays can really add up.
Also, I wanted to ask a general question. Do your primary care physicians actually prescribe the specific brand names recommended by specialists? My psychiatrists do, but whenever I deal with pain management, they always push one specific pharmaceutical company over others. I've taken plenty of different brands, even when the prices were identical. I've just noticed a pattern.
My therapist mentioned she heard from patients that Xanax works better than Helex or Misar. Apparently, it’s just because it dissolves faster in the stomach, leading to quicker relief. But of course, that really depends on an individual's digestion. 😁
Skickas FR
And I am actually trying to find ways to get more Seroquel because I can't seem to fall asleep otherwise. I did ask her to put in a prescription for Misar and Sanval just in case, though... and she wrote down alprazolam instead. I told her, "No way, please just write Xanax," but she wouldn't budge. It was the same thing when I was in the hospital and they wouldn't prescribe Seroquel; they just kept giving me Loquem. They are so stubborn about sticking to their preferred brands.
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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Hey everyone, how are you all doing? I was wondering what kind of treatment plans you're on and how you're actually managing them?
As for me, things have finally started to settle down a bit now that I'm on 60mg of Cymbalta in the morning and 600mg of Seroquel XR before bed. I can honestly say that since I started taking quetiapine—it’s been about three months now—I’ve actually been sleeping. I think I’ve maybe had five nights where I couldn't drift off, but even then, I usually just help myself out with some Sanval.🎉
The only real issue is that I've put on about 20 pounds, so I basically have nothing to wear anymore except for sweatpants.🕺 I guess I've tried cutting back on my meals, but at this rate, I feel like I'm just going to snap, haha.
As for me, things have finally started to settle down a bit now that I'm on 60mg of Cymbalta in the morning and 600mg of Seroquel XR before bed. I can honestly say that since I started taking quetiapine—it’s been about three months now—I’ve actually been sleeping. I think I’ve maybe had five nights where I couldn't drift off, but even then, I usually just help myself out with some Sanval.🎉
The only real issue is that I've put on about 20 pounds, so I basically have nothing to wear anymore except for sweatpants.🕺 I guess I've tried cutting back on my meals, but at this rate, I feel like I'm just going to snap, haha.
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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Brian Young5 said:First off: it would be nice if you actually wanted to (and had the motivation to) look good, inside and out, primarily for yourself. And I'm sure you aren't a total wreck—I'm certainly not—but I fear the escalation. My whole situation with men has become a joke; I haven't had a serious relationship in over a decade, yet whenever some decent guy comes along—someone I might actually want to impress—I start working out like a maniac right before the date, as if that's going to make up for all the sitting around and neglecting myself. Maybe the reason you're feeling so desperate is precisely because you've given up on yourself, and by extension, everyone else (though I might be wrong). My life has meaning, but small hurdles like lousy body image push me toward bad decisions and spiraling. It's like everything has to be perfect. At first, I related—it's painful, Seroquel is my god, and I'd sacrifice everything at its altar—but now, I'm just fed up. And honestly? I'm jealous (or admiring, it's a mix) of Hollywood icons like Catherine Zeta-Jones who deal with bipolar disorder but also have gold bars to pay for extravagant treatments that keep them looking uber-sexy and tip-top despite any medication.
it is all relative
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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Brian Young5 said:Right, it just clicked—I remember reading somewhere that maybe Abilify is the only one that doesn't cause weight gain as a side effect. I'm just not sure if it's widely available here or if anyone in this group actually uses it. Honestly, the thought of switching meds terrifies me. Seroquel worked perfectly for me, unlike that nightmare Zyprexa that kept me knocked out for three days straight, or Risperdal, which just left me feeling like a total zombie or completely wasted. Still, I'll run it by my doctor.
Anyone using Abilify?
It seems like Seroquel caused weight gain for me too, I guess. But I am certainly not going to reject it as a treatment option because, for once, I am actually sleeping normally. Besides, there isn't anyone in my life right now that I would care to look good for anyway. I only eat twice a day—early in the morning (IF I EVEN GET OUT OF BED), usually two crackers and maybe three donuts, and that’s it. Other than that, I eat vegetables, so there is no way that's making me gain weight. I've been on birth control for three years and it hasn't changed my weight at all; it is just the Seroquel. Regardless, I sacrificed so much just to get prescribed this, so I am sticking with it... even if I get fat. Honestly, my life doesn't exactly have some grand higher purpose right now anyway...
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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Jason Vaughn482 said:I didn't quite follow that part about the "green light" followed by "not in a million years"?
And you still haven't actually answered my question regarding the mixing itself—are we talking about combining them within the same night, or taking one thing and then following it up with Sanval later on? I never actually asked for clarification on that specific timing.
I was looking into combining Sanval and Xanax, and I was told there is absolutely no way that works. As for why... well, I guess I just don't know.
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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Aaron Garcia5 said:I started taking Eli Lilly yesterday. My doctor actually prescribed me Celexa, but somehow I ended up with this instead—honestly, I didn't quite catch why from my physician...
Naturally, I’m looking for some insight. What should I be watching out for? Is weight gain really an issue, or what kind of side effects am I looking at? Does this actually help with anxiety? If anyone feels like sharing, I'd appreciate it...
In my experience, Eli Lilly was by far the absolute worst antidepressant I've ever been prescribed. They had me taking two tablets in the morning, and it made me feel incredibly anxious—honestly, it was just a nightmare. I ended up stopping it altogether and told my doctor I wouldn't take it during my follow-up. It was truly awful...
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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Michael Hill2 said:I haven't personally messed with Cymbalta, nor have I done a deep dive into it, but there are plenty of American forums where people vent about their experiences. You should probably check out 🙂
Just from a quick glance, both Cymblata and Velafax fall under that SNRI category, which basically means they're reuptake inhibitors. You might run into some sleep issues early on, which is likely why she put you on the Seroquel 😉
http://www.crazymeds.us/CrazyTalk/in...ta-duloxetine/
http://www.patient.co.uk/forums/disc...ymbalta-216603
I was specifically looking for something to boost my mood,
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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Michael Hill2 said:Don't be mad at Ray, she's just worried, just like me. We care.🙂🙂
Look, my therapist told me straight up that insomnia is never its own isolated issue. It’s always just a symptom of either anxiety or depression. That’s why there’s no point trying to fix it with hypnotics, benzos, or any other sleep crap—you aren't treating the cause, just the side effect.
You have to get your depression under control first. If Cipralex isn't doing the job, you need to find a different antidepressant that actually works for you. You just have to find the right one.
Once the primary issue is handled, your sleep usually settles down on its own.
I'm also a little confused—if you were taking Cipralex as your main med, why were you prescribed 30mg of Mirzaten to start? You never start that high. If Mirzaten is just meant to help you sleep, you've got a bad doctor. They should know Mirzaten is taken in tiny doses for sleep.
If you suddenly stopped taking Cipralex, you're probably feeling like hell and sleeping even worse because you didn't taper off properly. You just cut it off.
So, here’s my advice:
- Find a decent doctor you actually trust to find an antidepressant that stabilizes your baseline condition.
- If you have those 30mg Mirzaten pills, try tapering off slowly by using a quarter pill over the next few days; you should sleep better that way.
If your doctor doesn't give a damn about you, there are plenty of responsible doctors out there who will actually work to find the best solution for you. Don't just stop your meds or mess with the dosages on your own without a schedule. Doing that puts your body into total shock and just makes you feel worse.
Good luck. If no one else cares, I care.🙂
Does anyone have any insight to share? My doctor evaluated me and said Coaxil was too weak for my needs, so she offered me Velafax or Cymbalta. I decided to go with Cymbalta myself—what kind of medication is it? Has anyone here used it? On top of that, she bumped my Seroquel up to 400...
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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Robin Hernandez8 said:Right now, I’m hanging on by a thread with a mix of 100 Q-Pin, 60 Remeron, 10 Sanval, and 5 Cerson.
I honestly feel like I’m running out of options... even this specific combination is probably going to stop working for me in about a week.
What I really need is just a few months of stability without having to go through a detox, but man, that feels totally impossible right now!
Just one single night without my meds? It's absolute hell.
To me, that cocktail sounds almost perfect, though I suppose I don't really know what specific issues you're dealing with or how much it actually suits your needs... personally, I've been off my meds for ten days now and I haven't really noticed a massive difference. Today, I'm planning to take Seroquel along with Sanval, because if I don't, I end up staying awake far too long and then I just sleep the entire next day away... but seriously, how could they even prescribe you Sanval and Cerson together?
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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Kimberly Morris said:Day 8 without my Lexapro... My brain is a literal dumpster fire right now.
Does anyone have a lead on a decent psychiatrist? I need someone who actually listens and won't just shovel a mountain of pills at me the second I walk in. I want a doctor who actually cares about the patient. Honestly, I don't care about the price tag or how far I have to drive..
Sorry if this is a bit out of line, but I’m seriously struggling here and could really use some help.. Feel free to DM me or drop a link where I can move this conversation over.😵
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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Jason Vaughn482 said:As for my own experience, none of those do a lick of good for me. I’ve been on Sanval for a long stretch, but now I’m in the thick of tapering off, so I’ve switched to Cerson instead. While it felt completely useless when I first started, I suppose I can feel it finally beginning to take hold, even if it's a struggle; I'm currently running 10 mg alongside 7.5 mg of Calixte...
I’m actually in the middle of tapering off Sanval myself... I just got back from my follow-up appointment today, and they swapped out my Coaxil for 60mg of Cymbalta and 400mg of Seroquel XR.
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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restlesstiger49 said:Drugs and needles... 🎉
Seriously though, does anyone have a hypnotist or a sleep aid they can recommend? I'm looking for something other than Sanval. That worked for a while, but now it just doesn't put me under anymore.
You've got Cerson->fluzepam->xan->dormicum
I've listed them in order of strength, at least according to my experience—though, honestly, nothing worked for me except Sanval. As for the dormicum, I'm either too terrified to try it or I just can't afford it right now.
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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Kevin Bailey2 said:And then you can just load up on psych meds as much as you want. :-p
I don't suppose you actually thought for a second that I wouldn't...😛