Psychotropic medication discussion thread
in Psychology & Therapy ·
I’m not sure if this has been discussed yet; I really don't have the energy to comb through every single previous post again...
I am also taking Viibryd for anxiety, primarily due to insomnia. It's been two years. I actually tried to stop about a month after tapering my dose, but the insomnia came rushing back. On my doctor's advice, I started back on half a tablet, occasionally using Ambien very rarely. That is all I take...
Now, regarding sleep—it has improved significantly (the Viibryd kicked in after just two weeks)—but I’ve noticed a direct impact on my sex life. Specifically, I find it impossible to reach orgasm, even though I feel like I'm constantly right on the edge. Before I started this, or when I was on a much lower dose of 1/4 tablet, I never had any issues at all...
What has your experience been? Does anyone have any advice?
I am also taking Viibryd for anxiety, primarily due to insomnia. It's been two years. I actually tried to stop about a month after tapering my dose, but the insomnia came rushing back. On my doctor's advice, I started back on half a tablet, occasionally using Ambien very rarely. That is all I take...
Now, regarding sleep—it has improved significantly (the Viibryd kicked in after just two weeks)—but I’ve noticed a direct impact on my sex life. Specifically, I find it impossible to reach orgasm, even though I feel like I'm constantly right on the edge. Before I started this, or when I was on a much lower dose of 1/4 tablet, I never had any issues at all...
What has your experience been? Does anyone have any advice?