Posts by Edward Fisher38

I was watching a classic thriller the other night, and it hit me how much I actually found myself rooting for the antagonist for a good twenty minutes. There's just something about a character who is calculated, intense, and completely driven by a singular, obsessive goal that makes them way more compelling than the "perfect" hero.

I feel like modern movies sometimes struggle with this. They make the bad guys so cartoonish or obviously evil that there's no psychological tension left. When a villain is portrayed as someone deeply intelligent or even sympathetic in their own twisted way, it actually makes the stakes feel much higher because you start wondering if they might actually win.

It’s a fine line to walk, though. If the actor leans too hard into the "scary" aspect, it’s a jump scare. If they lean too hard into the "cool" aspect, you end up feeling weird for liking them.

Do you guys prefer villains who are pure chaos, or the ones that make you question your own morality for following them?

mistyheron8 said:Do you think it’s actually okay to bump up my Zoloft dose by 25 mg on my own without checking in with my psychiatrist first? I don't have an appointment scheduled for another two weeks, and while I am currently at 50 mg, I can't help but feel like a higher dose might be necessary. I’m still worrying about everything far too much—even if things are significantly better than they used to be—and there's still this lingering anxiety that occasionally hits me so hard it spirals into thoughts of suicide for a day or so. To make matters worse, I don't actually have her direct cell number, just the contact info for her receptionist. Has anyone else here ever decided to adjust their own dosage?

Like I said, just relax.
Everything you're describing is actually pretty standard.
I've been on Zoloft for two years, and it’s great.
When I first started, I didn't really consider the side effects. During that first week, I was driving with a friend to a third friend's house—someone who was already getting on my nerves—and halfway there, a massive panic attack hit me. It was such a side effect. I told my friend, "Hey, you drive," and she was like, "No way." q q)))))))
I honestly thought I was dying. Heart racing, head spinning... I ended up rushing straight to the ER, and once I got into the exam room, things settled down.🙂
My condition has slipped a bit lately... probably because I missed two days, who knows. Plus, I had a momentary breakdown and started imagining attacks out of nowhere.

Because of that, they bumped my dose to 75mg.
Today is actually my second day back on the 75mg after two years... nothing crazy, except my jaw is locked up in the morning since I take it at night.
And of course, insomnia... I slept the first night, but the second night was a bust.
Oh well, it'll pass.
Progress to everyone "sick" enough to actually get treatment. Those who ignore their issues and refuse to deal with them...
By the time they finally see a doctor, there won't be much left to fix. I don't want it to be that way, but that's how it usually goes. Not my fault.🙂