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velvetsailor26 said:[/I]

Excuse me? That's the first time I've ever heard that...

I haven't heard anything about Adderall and caffeine either, though I have looked into mixing caffeine with benzos. My doctor mentioned it isn't exactly the best combination, right?

Joshua Hill3 said:Look, I certainly wasn't sitting there expecting anyone to give me advice like "just go grab a beer" or "go get hammered"—not that I’m taking any suggestions regarding Coaxil, as I've already made quite clearly—but my intention was simply that if someone here actually uses those medications, or perhaps something similar, like xanax or helex, they might be able to offer some actual insight.

The whole question was prompted by the upcoming New Year's Eve celebrations. 🤷

The instructions clearly state you shouldn't mix this with alcohol, whether it's a massive amount of beer or just a small glass.
It's not like a tiny sip of sparkling cider for the New Year will kill him, right? 😉

A single beer didn't cause any issues for me, though that doesn't guarantee it won't affect him. If you want to be a supportive friend, maybe suggest he holds off on the drinks until he's finished his medication? Ideally, he should avoid alcohol altogether afterward, but let's face it—that's a pretty tall order in American culture. 😬

Larry Lewis said:Hey, I’ve got a question—not just for you, but for anyone else out there who unfortunately ended up with a diagnosis and is stuck on meds. When you’re actually doing "well"—I mean when there aren't any episodes, outbursts, or those other nasty bits—do you truly feel okay? Or can you still sense the "ghost" of the illness lingering inside? For me, personally, I haven't been in a severe state for a while now, but I just can't seem to hit that sweet spot of stability. It’s exhausting. I’ll be fine for maybe two hours in the morning, then my entire afternoon is total garbage, then I'm okay again in the evening, only to have everything go to hell right before bed. I’m talking about that deep, internal sensation. I find myself wondering if that healthy, steady feeling I had before all this started is gone forever—because these mood swings have been dragging on for ages, and despite my doctors constantly tweaking my treatment to try and fix it, nothing works. Because when I say I'm "doing well," I just mean the psychosis has cleared up... but the rest of it...

I have to admit, even though I managed to get rid of the panic attacks, I still carry this underlying fear that makes me bail on certain activities or plans. That internal feeling you're describing? I don't think it will ever feel quite the same as it did before my first panic attack.

wiredfalcon21 said:Just start taking the St. John's Wort already and move past all that synthetic junk. Even Dr. Melena Velba recommends it for more severe cases of depression.

I don't struggle with depression, and my doctor actually recommends pharmacotherapy over St. John's Wort, so that's what I stick with. My medication has truly made a difference—why would I ever want to stop now?

fadedbear92 said:Never mix them with ADs!!!👎

Are you serious? 😢 I’ve only read about St. John's Wort, and I'm already feeling optimistic! 😢

dustygardener25 said:The instructions say you can't. It’s right there in that folded little paper you get in the Paxil box—actually, you get that with every single medication. You could just Google "Paxil" and find the answer online instead of posting useless, stupid questions here. Or, you know, you could just ask the pharmacist when you walk by a CVS. Get it? There are a million easier ways to find info than asking pointless questions here for nothing.☕

If you've got nothing better to do, maybe try finding some other way to blow off steam before deciding to crawl out of the hole you're living in and actually reach out to someone.
👋

Does anyone know if it's safe to drink thyme tea while I'm on Paxil?
I read somewhere that combining them might not be a great idea, but now I can't seem to track down the article. Has anyone here had any experience with this or does anyone know anything about it?

stormypanther55 said:And look, it’s entirely possible things have taken a turn for the worse and the bleeding has intensified... I've dealt with this for 11 years now. For the first ten, they'd flare up maybe two or three times a year, but this past year, they've been constantly inflamed. They bleed almost daily, even though they aren't even at the worst stage—I don't even have prolapse issues, they're just internal and hurt like hell... I've never touched spicy or fast food, and I swam competitively for 12 years (so I definitely wasn't sedentary), yet these issues started five years before I stopped swimming. My digestion is regular and soft, so there isn't really a lifestyle change I can make here... genetics just won this round. It's non-elastic mucosa, plain and simple... just like my dad...
FactCheck was like magic when it was just those two or three flares a year, but now that they're constant, nothing works. I've tried everything: herbal Hemophill, Detralex, and hemorrhoid capsules. The latest thing I tried was that Hemero protect cream from Dietpharma... it calmed things down a little, but regardless, I'm prepping for surgery on December 20th... I just don't have the nerves for this anymore. Especially since there's also a polyp right there on the hemorrhoid, so when things flare up, both swell at once, causing double the pain and bleeding 😢... As for your mom, it's up to her whether she wants the surgery or not... it depends on how much it bothers her and if she's becoming anemic from the blood loss. My iron levels have always been high, so no sign of anemia... but I've had enough of the pain and bleeding...

Thanks for the reply 😉
In this whole situation, I think I'm actually more terrified than she is. Honestly, she isn't too worried because she's had them since her pregnancy and they never fully went away, so she's just used to it by now. They used to flare up occasionally and she'd use FactCheck, but the bleeding is much heavier than before and they stay inflamed constantly—they might calm down for two or three days, but then it starts all over again.
She has three ulcers, so she's careful about what she eats, but she does sit for long periods, and since her parents had them too, she likely inherited the tendency.
Her blood work is fine and her iron levels are okay, but who knows how things will go if these heavy bleeds continue? Her doctor recommended surgery but mentioned it might only be a temporary fix. To me, surgery seems like such a massive ordeal if the problem just comes back, and life isn't exactly enjoyable when you're in constant pain.🤷
I don't know; if this were happening to me, I would go in for surgery without a second thought. But I'm too scared to let her go because I'm panicking and searching for some other solution that clearly doesn't exist.🙄

My mom is dealing with both external and internal hemorrhoids, and for the last month, she’s been bleeding constantly. It’s actually quite heavy. She tried to play it cool and told me not to panic, but I did some digging and immediately started worrying about cancer. 🙄 I have a few questions: she already submitted stool samples and had blood work and tumor marker tests done, all of which came back clear. Does that effectively rule out cancer? Is that correct? Her last colonoscopy was just last year and everything looked fine. She also has three stomach ulcers, so she goes in regularly for gastroscopies, and her doctor mentioned there's no need to repeat those specific tests if her blood and stool results remain normal. According to her physician, the current issues are strictly due to the hemorrhoids.
Is it really possible to have bleeding this intense from hemorrhoids she's had for 20 years? Why would they suddenly start acting up like this now? 😠
What is the absolute best cream or remedy to soothe the discomfort? And is surgery truly unavoidable? (I’m really hoping she can avoid it since she deals with arrhythmia.)

mistypuma26 said:A friend of mine is currently on a combination of Lotenex (Seroquel) and Lithium. On top of that, she’s taking Prozac once a day. Does anyone here have any insight into how long someone typically has to stay on Lithium? She went through a manic episode, twice

From what I understand, you have to keep your lithium levels steady in your bloodstream, which means it's likely a long-term commitment.

Kenneth Scott41 said:That’s precisely the part I haven't quite wrapped my head around yet; I struggle to view depression through that serious lens. I guess I've started seeing it as more significant since I began dealing with it myself, but how are we supposed to take it seriously when our parents act like it's a joke? They say things like, "Depression? Please, quit being so sensitive, go get a job and you'll feel better." I'm fairly certain about ninety-nine percent of parents hold that exact mindset. It makes me wonder how one is even meant to explain why they're on medication when their own family refuses to see it as a real medical condition, even once you're an adult. That seems to be the core of the issue.😠 And it’s incredibly frustrating, though I suppose there isn't much else I can do... I just have this forum and my own thoughts to lean on.
On top of all that, the side effects from taking antidepressants can be quite unpleasant, especially with things like libido issues and whatnot. I've lost count of how many times I've made those dark, sarcastic comments to my parents about wanting to end it all—treating it like a joke just to gauge their reaction—when, in reality, I actually meant it. They just laugh it off with a comment like, "Oh, stop talking nonsense." It's exhausting...🙄

Well, if you start treating depression with the seriousness it deserves, isn't the problem solved?
If you're an adult, why does your parents' opinion carry so much weight? You're grown, and you're the one deciding how to live your life. As for people who claim depression isn't a real medical condition? They've clearly never experienced it themselves, so why should their opinions matter to you at all? 🙂

Kenneth Scott41 said:So, I suppose if I even hint that I've been thinking about suicide, my doctor might just immediately prescribe that medication—the one that's basically the same as Seroquel, which feels like some heavy-duty stuff meant for horses!!
I'm honestly torn on whether I should actually come clean about it or not... I've always just said "no" whenever they ask me about suicidal thoughts.
any advice?

How can you not know whether to tell her? Do you actually want to get better? If you do, you need to be completely honest and share every single thought running through your head.
Can we please stop acting like psychiatrists have no clue what they're doing? First, Kenneth Scott41, you criticize psychiatric drugs, then someone else claims doctors are incompetent, and yet here you are, doubting whether you should tell the truth.
For God's sake, how can anyone help you or find the right treatment if you aren't honest!? Loquacious isn't the only option for treating depression; if you're so against it, ask for something else.

nimbletinker10 said:What's the actual purpose behind taking Loquacious?

It’s most commonly used to manage depression, manic episodes, and schizophrenia.

Robert Collins2 said:Honestly, yeah, I’ll admit it—I am incredibly lazy, so I just opt for ultrasound cavitation. You literally just lie there while the fat melts away! 😍

It sounds almost too good to be true, doesn't it? 😍
I’m just as lazy as anyone else; I prefer acupuncture over hitting the gym, yet I still love to lecture people about fitness. 😂 Sure, it's possible, you just have to actually get moving!

siljo1 said:Lucky you when it comes to breastfeeding! Even though I tried that Loquacious last time, I’m thinking twice about taking it again because I've heard it can really spike your appetite.🤷

Well, isn't that increased appetite just a common side effect for so many different medications? If you find it impossible to stay on top of your cravings—much like me, right 🙄—why not just up your workout routine? Isn't that an easy way to offset any weight gain?

wiredfalcon21 said:Honestly, you aren't even interesting anymore. ambermason16 correctly identified the breed of the dog in my avatar, and once my paycheck clears, we've already arranged to grab coffee. So there you go—feel free to be jealous. 😂😂

And you really are quite the character, aren't you? You're claiming you take 600 mg of Locke and still drive a car? I’d be a total wreck. Your bragging is on par with a middle schooler showing off about who can swallow more pills.

Is it a Beagle? If so, I don't do coffee, but I could certainly use the cash. 👍 😬

wiredfalcon21 said:That is some very timely advice. I suppose you've become a specialized psychiatrist overnight, haven't you?😁Let the psychiatrists handle these kinds of questions and stick to your own business. If someone follows your advice and everything goes south, what then? I'm not certain that handing out medical advice and prescribing treatments without a degree on a forum actually complies with the community guidelines.

Has everyone lost their minds lately? It feels like people have just gone completely crazy over the last few days.🤷

Personally, I’d rather have a drink than quit my medication for a month just because of New Year's Day.😳 This isn't meant to be official medical advice—it's just my opinion, and I don't need a medical degree to share it.

Kenneth Scott41 said:Yeah, I was writing stuff, but Robert Collins2 was doing the same thing. What they study or what kind of person they are isn't the point of this thread, right? It's not. And you can't honestly claim I'm the "only one." Let's try to be realistic and objective here. In the end, it seems I'm just the scapegoat because about 98% of the posters here are women—so the bias is pretty obvious.
Since we're on the subject... I find myself wondering why there are so few men participating in this discussion. There’s also this widespread social assumption that women only rely on pills while men only rely on alcohol. I suspect some of the men who are actually taking medication might just be too ashamed to admit it, or perhaps their ego gets in the way and they feel like, "why would I need that?"

Besides, they say anxiety disorders affect women more frequently, 🤷 but in America, medication remains a taboo subject for both men and women alike.

dustygardener25 said:I agree that doctors jump to medication way too easily. They swap pills constantly and put far too much emphasis on the drugs themselves, which can turn people into zombies in certain cases. That isn't just my take; I believe even pioneers of American psychiatry like Dr. Bauer would agree. I'm on Paxil myself, and I've also taken Dormicum, even though the instructions say you shouldn't use it for more than two weeks. As for Robert Collins2, I don't know why she feels the need to act superior and lecture everyone. She isn't a pharmacist, after all, and acting like your education makes you better than others is just a sign of insecurity. Some of her posts feel immature and childish. There's really no point in tattling to the moderators, who already have enough on their plates just managing this place. Why spend time online doing free labor for a portal? Personally, I know people who were completely zombified by pharmacotherapy—meds that absolutely wrecked their brains. I say that with full responsibility. Only a fool would be prescribed Lexapro, for example. It's an outdated drug that destroys both the mind and the body.

Honestly, I don't see any reason to discuss individual forum behavior in a thread like this. A certain user has probably written twenty posts over three pages, and almost none of them actually relate to the topic—all because several users (myself included) pointed out they were talking nonsense. Isn't there a difference between sharing an opinion and stubbornly insisting on something without any arguments while insulting others?

Anyway, yes, I also know people for whom medication did more harm than good. However, almost all of those individuals made mistakes along the way—either they took their meds without proper supervision (like a friend with schizophrenia who didn't check in with his doctor for nearly two years despite being told to return every two months), or they played around with their dosages, or they mixed their meds with things they shouldn't have.
I haven't met a single person who followed their medication schedule perfectly, attended psychotherapy regularly, and kept up with all their check-ups, only to have a breakdown. That doesn't mean such people don't exist, but if we're looking at the facts—a friend of mine passed away after her asthma treatment was changed. How many people suffer severe consequences from taking "less dangerous" medications? I mean, even Aspirin can hurt you if you're hypersensitive to salicylates; that doesn't make Aspirin a poison or the doctor who prescribed it an idiot, does it?

Every once in a while, someone pops up claiming we’re all just victims of some grand conspiracy, being forced to take pills we don't even need...
Look, I take Paxil because it works for me, not because I was coerced 🙄 There's really no point in getting into heated arguments with people like that; they usually just end up starting massive flame wars in threads about psych meds and stuff like that.
Anyway, let's just wait for the moderators 😬

Ryan Palmer2 said:Look, guys, these pills have never actually been tested for this. You realize that, right? Nobody has ever actually proven that "chemical imbalances in the brain" even exist. How are we supposed to know what a "correct balance" even looks like? Which specific chemicals need to be present, and in what exact ratios? A test like that has never even been conducted 😢

It’s all just a multi-billion dollar racket run by Big Pharma

Jesus, what else am I going to stumble upon today? 😲 Of course, they're poisoning us because the world is overpopulated and they want to thin out the herd. Got any better theories?

Ryan Palmer2 said:Who says I think girls who take the Yasmin pill are stupid?

I’m just pointing out that a huge number of people have taken their own lives after being put on psychotropic drugs.

If that side effect wasn't listed in the instructions, then it’s a straight-up cover-up. It's a violation of a patient's right to actually know what they're putting in their body. Sorry, Meta, but you aren't the problem, and neither are the people taking this stuff. They aren't to blame; they're just looking for help and haven't been given the full story. The fault lies with the people handing out what is essentially lethal poison under the guise of "medicine" without being transparent about the risks. Look at any of those horrific school shootings in America—every single one of those perpetrators was on Ritalin. One of its side effects is turning someone into a potential killer. That is exactly the kind of information people need to be told about every single pill.

It is true that certain psychiatric drugs can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts, and that is highlighted on every single warning label. It is also common knowledge that many psychotropic drugs aren't prescribed to adolescents or children specifically because of those risks. In those cases, you wouldn't be suffering through a disorder alone; you'd be taking medication under strict medical supervision.
Besides, what do you mean by "potential killer"? We're all "potential" killers, whether we're on medication or not. 🙄 If someone commits a crime while on Ritalin, it doesn't necessarily mean the drug drove them to it.

jadewalker63 said:I’m definitely one of those people who thinks psychotropic meds can be useful—they’ve helped me get through some pretty rough patches in my life—but what I just read today is honestly pretty alarming:

http://www.nytimes.com/article/medication-brain-impact--/901662

What exactly is the concern here? Using any medication excessively over a long period—including Ambien—can lead to damage to both the brain and the liver. No sedative should really be used for more than a few months at most. Anything beyond that is obviously harmful. This article isn't breaking new ground; they're just stating the obvious, aren't they? 😬