Posts by Gerald Torres2

fadedbear92 said:I might just show uphttp://cosgan.de/images/smilie/konfus/k035.gif

There is no "might"... just get your ass over here! 🙂

Eric Mitchell55 said:If you’re actually going, I might just have to tag along. 😳
I just need to scrape some cash together for a ticket first. ☕

hiddenwalker30, are you down? Or maybe Medo or Altec?

I'm definitely in! Not like I have anything better to do with my life... 🤣🤣🤣
Once someone actually decides on the when and where... assuming I don't forget. My memory is basically like my grandmother's (she's battling Alzheimer's)....

🎉 Count me in! Seriously, can I get in on this too? 😍

Honestly, you guys are clearly missing my constant rambling... 🙂 😬

fadedbear92 said:Valium works wonders for me—I've been using it for years now.

I second that! It always hits the mark for me... unlike Benzos, where I feel like I'm constantly having to bump up the dose just to get the same effect.

Hey everyone... is anyone else here on Lamotrigine? Since my doctor started me on this stabilizer, I feel like things have just been spiraling in the wrong direction. I’ve been dealing with this intense, constant anxiety every single day. To top it off, I’m waking up drenched in sweat every morning. This has been going on for two weeks now. It’s frustrating because my doctor told me the whole point was that it should be calming me down, not making everything worse.😕😕

Brandon Lopez6 said:If I'm gonna taper off Helix, I feel like I should probably get some Normabale so it isn't such a sharp drop-off (I seriously don't have the patience to cut my dose by a quarter every single week). So, I'm wondering if Normabale actually works well enough for panic attacks and general anxiety. I was thinking about asking my doctor if I could test it out for a couple of days—two days is plenty—just to swap one dose of Helix for Normabale and see how it feels. That's basically it.

Ah, I see... I totally misread you there...🙂 I thought you were planning on taking both at the exact same time, which is why I was confused about the logic. But if that's the case... okay... you can try it. Though, if I'm being completely blunt, Normabél feels like a glass of milk to me.🤷
It builds a tolerance incredibly fast, so I wouldn't exactly recommend it to anyone dealing with Panic Disorder.🤷

Brandon Lopez6 said:Is it safe to mix Normabell and Helix?

Technically, you could... though I don't see much point in doing it. Both drugs serve the same purpose—calming you down. If you mix them, they’ll likely just amplify each other's effects, at which point you're better off just taking a higher dose of either the Helix or the Normabrel alone. But obviously, check with your psychiatrist before you try anything.

As for my sleep situation... it's been a downward spiral. I used to be knocked out by 25 mg of Quetiapine, then it moved up to 50... then 100. Now, I need 150 to 200 mg just to pass out. It’s a depressing trend, honestly. How high is this going to go? Plus, I really want to avoid sleeping pills—the hypnotics—because they're notorious for being habit-forming. At the end of the day, without actual therapy, sleep is just out of reach.🙂🙂

rowdyhawk152 said:I took a spoonful of Ashwagandha this morning and man, it was like a miracle. Anxiety? Gone. I was smiling, energized, focused... absolutely incredible. I'm still on Zoloft for my OCD, but I don't need the Xanax or Sanval anymore.

Took the Ashwagandha before bed last night and fell asleep way easier. Sure, I woke up at 5 AM again—got about 7 hours of sleep—but that's probably because it wore off after 7 hours... either way, the quality of sleep was way better.

Can you DM me how you manage that and what the cost is? I'd love to give it a shot... maybe it'll work for me too? 🤷

I’ve got a great doctor on paper... but her massive flaw is that she doesn't actually believe depression is a real thing, especially when it comes to younger people. She’s totally against any kind of medication, too. She basically tries to prescribe the absolute bare minimum just because some specialist's report says I need it. It’s like she thinks she can just manage my condition on her own terms. Well, starting tomorrow, I'm officially done with her prescriptions. I'm actually heading over there today to pick them up, which feels pretty ironic.
Honestly, what the hell are we paying extra for health insurance if they refuse to give us the actual meds we were prescribed and instead just hand over the cheapest possible alternative? We all know those aren't even in the same league. She can try to lecture me all she wants, but I know the difference between Xanax and a cheap generic, just like I know Seroquel and Loquen are worlds apart. The difference is night and day! 🙂🙂

Gary Diaz3 said:I've been taking Rivotril for a little while now. From what I understand, it’s categorized as an anti-epileptic, but in my case, my doctor prescribed it specifically to help with anxiety and calming down. I'm currently on a 0.5 mg dose. Does anyone know if that's considered a low dose? I see people mentioning they take 2 mg of other types of anti-anxiety meds, so I'm wondering if that's roughly equivalent to four times my dose, or does it just depend entirely on the specific medication? Pharmacology was never really my thing, so I'm a bit lost here.

I'm on it too... initially, I used it as a stabilizer during the day... then later as an anxiolytic on an as-needed basis at 1-2 mg... and honestly, it works wonders for me.

Larry Lewis said:I think I might try switching from 100mg of Seroquel at night to 100mg of either Q-pin or Loquen—well, I'll ask my doctor first, and if she gives the green light, then great.

By the way, I wanted to ask—do you find yourself getting hungry after taking Loquen? Because with Seroquel, I felt like I could have eaten a whole steak in the middle of the night. I actually managed to drop 25 pounds through some pretty grueling workouts, and there is absolutely no way I'm gaining those pounds back—not when Seroquel makes it impossible to sleep because I'm too busy raiding the pantry!

I was actually feeling hungry while I was on Seroxat... but since starting Lexapro, that hunger just vanished. Honestly, I don't even have a craving for sweets anymore—nothing at all. When it comes to my appetite, there hasn't been any noticeable change. If anything, I felt much hungrier back when I was taking Vitamin B complex.😂😂😂

Larry Lewis said:I don't quite follow the logic here. Ever since I switched to the XR version of Seroquel, I've felt much better. My doctor bumped me up by another 100mg at night and everything was fine. Then, during a bit of a crisis, she added another 100mg in the morning—which completely wiped me out—so I dropped back down to 50mg, but even that is triggering these absolutely horrific episodes.
I think I'll try 25mg in the morning next; if I still feel totally unsettled, I might just stop taking the morning dose altogether.

It truly just drains the very will to live right out of you.

EDIT: Those two medications are essentially the exact same thing.

Maybe give Loquin or Q-pin a shot... they seem a bit easier on the system. When I was on Seroquel, I felt like a literal statue—I couldn't remember anything, let alone get out of bed. It was a nightmare. Now I take Loquin when my anxiety spikes, and instead of wiping me out, it just settles me down. And yeah, okay, they're basically the same med... we're talking about the same dosage... except Loquin isn't the xr version. Maybe that's part of why I handle it better.🤷

Roger Bennett62 said:Yeah, it can definitely lift you out of those dark depressive thoughts, but it can also crank up the anxiety way too much....

For me, starting around day two or three, my palms and feet just start sweating like crazy. I'm just sitting here hoping it passes. Had the exact same thing happen with Zoloft, so I eventually had to quit that one altogether. :/

I'm actually on a combination of Zoloft and Wellbutrin right now. Maybe it just isn't hitting the mark for you... everyone is different. You'll eventually stumble upon something that works, but unfortunately, the only real way to find the right antidepressant is through trial and error...

Roger Bennett62 said:Anyone else here on Wellbutrin XR, 150mg?

Just wondering what everyone's experience has been like... I've pretty much cycled through every med under the sun, but I've been on this one for about two weeks now. Probably way too early to say for sure, but I'm definitely feeling a bit more spark and energy lately. Like, I don't feel like such a total couch potato for once. 😁

Oh, absolutely!!! 👋
It helps my depression, but when it comes to anxiety or panic attacks, it does absolutely nothing for me...
Personally, it worked well for me. After five days, the side effects completely vanished, and it gives me a nice boost in the morning, which is exactly what I need. However, they had to add something else to my regimen recently to deal with recent bouts of anxiety, panic, and sudden outbursts of anger...🙄

Hey there. I’ve just started being prescribed Loquen. Honestly, it’s been a much smoother experience for me than Seroquel was.
My doctor mentioned that the goal is to bump me up to 50 mg as quickly as possible, and then we'll see how things go. Does anyone actually know what the typical dosage range looks like when using this as a mood stabilizer for BPD?
If anyone happens to know roughly what to expect—or if you'd be willing to share your own experiences with it—I’d really appreciate it. 😍

Morning, everyone!
I’ve already bumped my dosage up to 125 mg of Zoloft plus 150 mg of Wellbutrin...
How much longer can this go on?
They just keep hiking my Zoloft dose; I'll feel fine for two months, and then the depression hits again, and I'm left with the exact same thought. It feels like I can handle the massive life crises without breaking a sweat, yet the smallest, most trivial nonsense completely throws me off balance, and I just can't seem to get steady again. If things keep going this way, I'll be hitting the absolute maximum dose of Zoloft pretty soon... and then what? 🙂🙂

Jason Vaughn482 said:unknown:

The sheer granularity of measurement—this obsession with the milligram—is enough to make one question the very foundations of modern pharmacology. We exist in this strange, clinical reality where our entire sense of stability, our very ability to function within the gears of society, hinges upon such an infinitesimal fraction of a gram. It is a heavy burden to carry, isn't it? To realize that the thin line between a productive afternoon and a total psychological collapse is measured out in tiny, white specks that most people couldn't even see without a magnifying glass. One minute you are navigating the complexities of life, and the next, you are desperately recalibrating your existence based on whether you took a slightly larger or smaller dose of your prescribed regimen. It’s a delicate, almost absurd dance with chemistry. As if I haven't heard this all before. It’s the same old song, isn't it? A repetitive cycle of predictable patterns that people mistake for profound insight. Honestly, listening to these arguments feels like watching a rerun of a low-budget sitcom where the punchlines were stale even during the first season. You sit there, waiting for a shred of originality or a moment of genuine nuance, only to be met with the same tired rhetoric that’s been circling the drain for years. It’s exhausting, really—this constant need to repackage the obvious as if it were some groundbreaking revelation. One would think that after all this time, we might have evolved past such rudimentary observations, but apparently, we are all just content to tread water in the same shallow pool of thought. I have been staying consistent with my Effexor regimen, and I must say, it has been incredibly effective in stabilizing my baseline. On top of that, my doctor introduced me to Seroquel, which has proven to be an exceptionally potent tool in my recovery toolkit—truly a remarkable medication. However, there is one persistent, rather vexing side effect that seems to follow me everywhere: I am perpetually, insatiably hungry. It feels as though my appetite has been dialed up to an unnatural level, leaving me in a constant state of searching for the next meal.😁 The most vital detail to establish is that my primary regimen consists of Xanax—formerly known under the old branding—which has now transitioned to a daily dosage of 30mg of Normabel. I find myself compelled to reiterate my conviction regarding this matter: Diazepam truly is an exceptional option, standing in stark contrast to Alprazolam, which I am convinced acts as nothing short of a corrosive agent upon one's cognitive faculties.

Xanax destroys the brain while Normabrel saves it? Oh, give me a break. Honestly, I feel like I could read anything on this forum at this point. It’s an endless, exhausting cycle where one person tears another down only to be torn down themselves immediately after. I’ve already slogged through 170 pages of these discussions, and it all just circles back to the same repetitive arguments. And yet, despite all this intense debate, I haven't read a single success story about someone actually being cured. The reality is much bleaker: all these medications are essentially wrecking our neurological wiring, but if we can't function without them, we're stuck taking them. You people act like there's a magic bullet, but you start praising Normabrel like it's some kind of miracle cure, and frankly, it does absolutely nothing for me. It felt as though I hadn't even swallowed a pill at all. After struggling with it for just a few days, I gave up on it entirely. Please, stop suggesting what works for you as if it’s gospel; these drugs don't affect everyone in the same way, and pretending otherwise is just plain foolish.

I’m with you on this. See? For me, Normabrel worked the very first time I tried it, and then never again. It felt like I’d need to double my dose every single time just to feel a bit of calm. With Xanax, the standard dose always does the job perfectly fine—same goes for Valium. Personally, I'd much rather stick to one of those than mess with Normabrel. Everyone reacts differently. ☕

Kenneth Scott41 said:Does anyone else actually lose sleep over the idea of being on AD for the rest of their life?
Personally, I don't give it a second thought, because if it weren't for the AD, I might have been six feet under by now.
It helps me feel human again, so I really don't see the point in worrying about it.

Some people who know me a bit better—a few friends here and some folks I've connected with online—are aware that my daily routine involves more than just AD just to stay afloat... but even I have had to face the reality that this is likely a lifelong commitment.

But I'm not letting it get the best of me! 🙂

I’ll most likely be on antidepressants for good... and lately, I’ve been reaching for an anxiolytic pretty frequently. Things have been incredibly stressful for me recently. Yeah, sometimes it scares me, but other times I just wave it all off. At the end of the day, the goal is simply to live my life, not to spend my days locked in a room terrified of everything around me while drowning in depression. Who knows if I'd even be typing this right now if it weren't for the medication...🤷
In my opinion... that's exactly how you should look at it. You know what works for you. Just try to keep your dosage of the second medication steady, or perhaps attempt to taper down very slowly and cautiously... if it doesn't work, then it doesn't work. One psychiatrist once told me that it doesn't matter what helps you, as long as you're alive and able to function; everything else is secondary. His words always give me strength when I'm struggling with the side effects of these pills. Quality of life is the only thing that matters. Hang in there, don't give up... and stop worrying.

Kenneth Scott41 said:I bet your boyfriend isn't exactly thrilled about that change! haha😁

I don't even have it, so frankly, I couldn't care less.😍 I honestly feel like I’ve already taken enough toxins to last a lifetime, so I see absolutely no reason to start adding another one to the mix. Look, the antidepressants I was on sorted out just about everything—everything from digestive issues to menstrual cycles, not to mention the headaches and vertigo. It got so bad that my eye would actually drift outward; doctors were convinced I was having a stroke because the entire left side of my face went numb, my left eye would wander, and my hearing in that ear dropped while the tinnitus kicked in. They kept insisting it was all "just psychological." I spent my late teens, around 16 or 17, bouncing from specialist to specialist. Then, when I hit 20, they decided I finally needed an MRI of my brain. I refused to go. They had spent so much time hovering over me and treating me like a walking stroke victim that I just wasn't interested. Fast forward to now: I found the right antidepressant, and I’m a healthy person. Case closed.😍
And then there are those days when I'm told my doctor that I actually need to go for a walk. 😂 And chamomile. 🤣 And I'm sure things will just magically get better—as if! It’s enough to drive me absolutely insane. 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

Eric Mitchell55 said:I’ve been dealing with irregular cycles for years, too. I actually talked to my OB-GYN about getting some help to stabilize everything and to have some reliable protection at the same time. So, I'm really hoping this all works out for the best. 😍

From my experience, birth control pills were a lifesaver for managing both my cycle frequency and the cramps. Just a word of caution: watch out for side effects. If you start gaining weight unexpectedly, feel generally off, or deal with breakthrough bleeding when you shouldn't be bleeding... go straight to your doctor and ask to switch brands. The first ones they put me on (Yasmin) absolutely wrecked me. I gained 20 pounds in six months and couldn't drop it to save my life. Plus, I was bleeding constantly—even during ovulation, which was miserable—and I dealt with this dull, nagging pain in my right ovary. Eventually, my doctor switched me to a different brand, and it was like a total rebirth. I dropped the extra weight effortlessly without having to go on some ridiculous diet or anything. It’s exactly like taking an antidepressant; one specific med isn't going to work for everyone. You just have to find the right fit, and once you do, everything works out perfectly. 😍😍😍