Posts by Michael Hill2

George Sullivan7 said:Hey everyone, quick question for you 🙂

So, like most people here, I deal with ups and downs, and right now, I'm back in a phase where I seriously need my meds. When it comes to antidepressants, Zoloft is the one that actually works for me—it’s basically somewhere between an antipsychotic and an antidepressant. In low doses, it hits the depression and anxiety, but ramp up the dose and it acts more like an antipsychotic. My massive headache right now is that along with this depressive slump, I’m dealing with some brutal, chronic insomnia. My doctor tried giving me Valium and Halcion, but honestly? Zero effect. It works for a tiny bit and then nothing. We end up back at square one. Even bumping up the Lexapro didn't help much either. For instance, the Xanax I take regularly doesn't even touch my sleep issues, whereas Lexapro used to help a little because it relaxes my muscles, but even that stopped working. And I refuse to just keep cranking up the doses. I've tried Valium and Ambien too, and still nothing. I'm wide awake, staring at the ceiling.

I saw someone mention on this thread that Qypine helps some people with stubborn, long-term insomnia, so I wanted to ask: has anyone ever combined Zoloft with Qypine? Logic tells me you probably shouldn't mix two antipsychotics, even if Zoloft isn't a "classic" one depending on how much you take. Usually, people mix antipsychotics and antidepressants, but I really don't want to give up my Zoloft because it's genuinely great for me, yet I'm dying to actually get some sleep. My doctor is a total hard-ass about antipsychotics; she thinks they're a huge "no-no" unless it's an absolute emergency with severe depression. It took months of arguing just to get her to let me try Zoloft after Effexor, Faverin, and Lexapro all failed me—and those are supposed to help with sleep, right?

If I already asked this somewhere else in the thread, my bad. I seriously don't have the time to read through every single page. So, any advice, suggestions, or personal experiences? 🙂

Kimberly Morris said:But it’s not an SSRI, right?

Kimberly Morris said:I went through something almost identical to you. I was on Fluval 20 mg every single day for over a year. Honestly, I didn't even graduate until I finally got off it, and then just two months later, I landed a job. At first, everything was golden, but once my manager gave me a raise because she loved my work right out of the gate, some jealous coworkers started playing dirty. I spiraled again and ended up back on Fluval. If I hadn't, who knows? I probably would've lashed out at someone or done something stupid to myself 🙂

I know Fluval is one thing and your Mirzaten is another, but if you're only taking 1/6 of a pill, that seems like such a tiny dose... honestly, is it even worth the struggle?

I really think you’ll crush it at this new job, make some actual friends, and eventually reach a point where you don't even need that 1/6 anymore.

Sending kisses, hang in there 🎉

Jason Vaughn482 said:Don't sweat it; everything is going to work out fine, and you'll sleep like a baby

shadowfox75 said:I agree. I experienced several side effects from using Luxe. They eventually passed, but it seems like either this isn't the right ADHD medication for me, or my dosage is simply too low. I have an appointment with my doctor this Thursday. We will either need to increase the dose or try a different prescription entirely. This current approach just isn't working. 🕺

Mark Fox96 said:Thanks for getting back to me.
I’m dealing with anxiety—just that constant, heavy tension—but honestly? I’m starting to think maybe I shouldn't even bother taking the meds. Might be better if I just skip it.
I’m honestly terrified that these side effects are going to sideline me completely. I finally bit the bullet and went back to school after all these years, you know? And now, just when things are getting real—with the semester winding down and finals staring me right in the face in a few weeks—this happens. I’m spiraling a bit. I’m scared I won't be able to pull through this.

Mark Fox96 said:So, I was prescribed some Xanax 0.25, but only as needed, plus half a tablet of Fevarin before bed.
How exactly is this Fevarin supposed to work?
Because honestly, I feel like it’s making everything worse, and I’ve never even taken medication before this. I only managed about four hours of sleep last night. I took it for the first time yesterday, and now my mouth is bone dry all day long. I can't eat a thing—just sipping on tea and calling it a day. The instructions say you shouldn't really be drinking coffee or tea while on Fevarin, either. Anyway, I woke up at 3:30 AM feeling like my heart was going to jump right out of my chest, and I just started sobbing. But it wasn't even normal crying; it was those heavy, painful tears... that feeling where you're literally struggling to pull air into your lungs.

restlesstrucker15 said:Thank you 🙂 I am of the same opinion 🙂
I simply wish to avoid jinxing things by speaking too soon 🙂

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restlesstrucker15 said:Come on, just stay brave. It is perfectly normal that you’re struggling to sleep while navigating this new situation, and there is nothing wrong with using Miller to help you get some rest. Once you eventually settle into this new routine, you will find you can sleep just fine without it. 🙂

I have a hospital appointment scheduled for this Sunday, which includes anesthesia. 😢 The doctor told me I could take whatever I need, morning or afternoon—whether it’s Normabel or Xanax—and then they'll provide Dormicum tonight to help me sleep. Hopefully, I'll actually be able to drift off. 😢
Another morning, and half the dormitory is already awake before my surgery. Honestly, I’m starting to wonder how I’m going to handle all of this hitting me at once.

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redranger2 said:Jason Vaughn482 made a valid point, though I suspect her perspective is being heavily skewed by that meager dose of Miller you’re currently relying on.
Quality sleep is an absolute necessity, a fact I’ve learned through the hard way due to my own struggle with chronic insomnia. For me, nothing truly works unless I combine an antipsychotic with half a tablet of Misar; it is a regimen I decided to implement myself, and frankly, it is the only way I find any semblance of relief. 😁

Please, let us know how you are holding up—whether you’re actually getting any sleep or how everything else is progressing. Just remember that you aren't facing this alone; we are all right here with you. 😉

Jason Vaughn482 said:Since you were only taking 1/6th of a 15 mg dose of Miller, which is practically nothing in my book, yet it was enough to send you to sleep, I say go ahead and return to it. Personally, I take half of a 15 mg pill, and my own mind tells me that isn't even a real dose... so there is no harm in continuing with it. Honestly, alongside that 7.5 mg, I sometimes find myself needing a glass of wine just to finally drift off.

redranger2 said:Look, it’s almost poetic timing: just as you managed to step away from the Mirzaten, you landed this new job and experienced a setback in your stability due to the stress. You know as well as I do that our psychiatrist—since we share the same one—insists that insomnia is the primary warning sign that something is wrong. In your case, it has triggered a relapse.

If I were in your shoes, I would return to the Mirzaten immediately. Maintaining steady sleep is non-negotiable; you can't function effectively at work if you're sleep-deprived, and the downward spiral will only accelerate.
Stopping medication isn't some grand triumph, nor is it a failure. Saying you've "won" because you stopped taking a pill is like saying someone beat tachycardia just because they stopped taking beta-blockers. No matter how much we try to frame these issues as purely "mental," we have to acknowledge they are organic conditions occurring in the brain. And the brain is a physical organ; the nervous system is part of that biology.

So, my advice is to get back on the medication and start supplementing with B vitamins, magnesium, and Omega-3.
There will always be a day when you can successfully taper off the Mirzaten again, but right now, while you are navigating the turbulence of a new career, you need the support of your medication.😉

George Clark19 said:Hey, I’ve got a question for the group here.
How many of you guys actually pair your meds with psychotherapy? If you do, what kind of therapy are we talking about? And if you aren't doing it—why not? Just curious to see how everyone else is playing it.

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restlesstrucker15 said:Just providing an update on my situation—things are getting a bit hectic with the surgery coming up in ten days. The anesthesiologist told me today that I can take Xanax the day before. They plan to give me 15 mg of Doriden in the evening, even though I mentioned I’ve been using it for quite a while. My main concern is whether it will actually knock me out 😢 She told me not to mess around with Samuel.
Then, right before the procedure, I'll be back on 7.5 mg of Doriden. I might ask my therapist to give her a call, but I’m honestly not sure how she could help me sleep; I need to be fully lucid by morning for the anesthesia, not wandering around in a fog because of Callista or something similar 😢
It was a damned day when I accidentally took the Doriden instead of the Samuel.
The only thing I'd try is asking for two doses, but she won't budge on that, especially since she already gave me the whole 😁

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Even if it does turn into a C-section, you won't necessarily need full general anesthesia. You could just go with a spinal, which kills the pain but keeps you awake, so don't sweat it.🙂

restlesstiger49 said:Since you guys are bringing up Calixta, does she actually "elevate" things?

Kevin Bailey2 said:Give me a break. I’m not letting anyone mess with my head.

I spent three years drowning in this stuff... and don't even get me started on the dosages. We're talking pills that make Xanax look like candy. Even before I was pregnant or dealing with childbirth, I was already stuck on some nasty cocktail of meds.

I finally quit about a month ago, and now? My brain is back in high gear, racing a thousand miles an hour, and I can't shut it off for the life of me.

And yeah... I’ve got these "cognitive issues" since stopping the meds, which is ironic because I’ve never felt more "cognitively aware" in my entire life.
I actually find myself feeling nostalgic for that medicated brain—the one that barely functioned at 1% of what people usually use.

Jason Vaughn482 said:And I wasn't even worked up, I just watched it and moved on...
but then again, Xanax doesn't affect everyone the same way; I've been taking it for five years and it works perfectly for me. I haven't reached a pill-a-day habit—in fact, I haven't even crossed the 1.5 mg threshold, and I can even go fifteen days on just 0.5 mg... but it still scares me whenever someone mentions having a "fried brain." What is that actually supposed to mean? Am I supposed to get a CT scan or something? Because I haven't felt anything unusual since I started taking it five years ago, and there isn't any antidepressant out there that can calm me down when my hypochondria kicks in and I start panicking over every little symptom... though I do take a small dose of Calixte for sleep and a little something else every other day... but seriously, just explain the "fried brain" thing to me, because I see it written everywhere and I need to know what I'm potentially facing.

fadedbear92 I can't even begin to explain how much this situation sucks. It’s just one of those things where you look around and realize everything is slightly broken, isn't it? Honestly, I'm just sitting here trying to make sense of it all, but my brain feels like it's running on low battery. Sometimes you just have to laugh so you don't end up reaching for the Xanax before noon. Just one of those days.
I honestly don't get how you could expect anything remotely intelligent from this guy. The only thing I can actually agree with him on is...
We’re basically just lab rats at this point. Until medicine figures out a way to actually see what's happening inside our heads, we're stuck guessing. I mean, regarding choosing an antidepressant—if we could just get a real-time look at our neurotransmitter levels, we wouldn't be playing this game of trial and error. We could actually pick the right med on day one instead of wasting months feeling like garbage.
People around here already struggle enough just to get through the door of a psychiatrist's office. I can't even imagine how they took his little rant. According to him, you should probably consult everyone from pop stars to various non-profits before you even think about seeing a doctor. He didn't say much about psychotherapy, though—not that anyone was asking. Look, if he’s really not cut out for the job, thank Bog there are actual professionals out there who are. He even claimed he should just quit psychiatry and specialize in orthopedics because "they're all jealous of him anyway." Typical. 🤮

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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...