I initially started on Zoloft, but I found it just wasn't a good fit for my system, so my doctor decided to switch things up. I've transitioned over to Paxil now, which has actually been quite effective and seems to be helping me significantly, though there is this one persistent issue that’s been weighing on my mind. I find myself wondering about it quite often... essentially, it comes down to a complete lack of sexual interest and some issues with impotence.
That’s exactly what I’ve been saying all along. It's all about getting some downtime and recharging.unknownHere’s a recipe for fighting off depression that actually works.
I suppose that might be the most effective way to go about it, though I suspect the hardest part is actually finding a decent girl in this day and age.😢
granitefalcon26 said:Unfortunately, one of the side effects of antidepressants is a lower libido.😢 That’s why I make sure to talk about sex with my partner. I try to bring a little bit of stress-relief therapy into our relationship. 😉
Hmm... I mean, sure, it might dampen your drive, but I've been on an antidepressant for three months now and, honestly, it hasn't been that much of an issue for me.🙂
Finally switched up my treatment plan. I swapped out the Faverin for Zoloft, and honestly, I feel better after just one day—mostly because those ridiculous side effects I had on the old stuff seem to have vanished. 🙂 It feels somewhat "lighter" than the previous option, though I've seen some people here mentioning that Faverin can be pretty intense. Regarding the Rejoflajt situation—well, I actually used to be dependent on Xanax myself... it took me about six months to finally get clean from it. So, while I’m taking the antidepressant, I’m not adding anything else to the mix, even if it seems like everyone else is pairing their meds with some kind of anxiolytic. But, I suppose it is what it is.
Chloe Vaughn17 said:It’s true, I tried Cerson and I was completely floored; I couldn't really pull myself together for half the day. (By the way, my GI doctor actually prescribed them to me 😁)
Sanval works fine for me, I suppose; it kicks in quickly and you can usually function without much trouble the next morning. Sometimes, though, I find that just having some lemon balm or St. John's Wort tea before heading to bed helps enough.
I'm currently on an antidepressant, and I guess that always seems to bring these sleep issues along with it. I haven't had the chance to try Cerson yet, but I have used Sanval. One night, I took two of the strongest Sanval pills available and all it did was give me a massive headache... so I just ended up tossing and turning in bed before finally getting up to surf the web😕 It feels like I might need something a bit more potent than that....
So why does it seem like everyone just sticks to basic stuff like Paxil or Valium? I’ve honestly never even heard of Ambien before this. Is that medication somehow considered too "dangerous" for doctors to prescribe more freely, or is there some other reason for it?
I suppose I can't really argue with the treatment plan my psychiatrist laid out for me. It’s set as one dose in the morning and another in the afternoon 🤷
Rebecca Bennett41 said:My personal take on the matter is that these pills aren't going to be the silver bullet I need; the issue isn't merely a biological deficit in serotonin production, but rather my fundamental perception of the world itself. I am increasingly convinced that nothing short of intensive psychotherapy will actually move the needle for me.
Everyone perceives reality through their own lens, I suppose. If we go by the standard definition, "normalcy" is just whatever society happens to accept as common ground, which implies you're supposed to view the world exactly like the masses do. By that logic, if society were to suddenly decide that jumping off skyscrapers was a perfectly fine idea, then I guess that would become the "normal" way to live.😂 It seems like there's endless debate to be had here... but I think I follow your drift. I've never really fit the mold myself; I feel somewhat detached from the "majority" simply because I tend to see things through a different filter. So, the question remains—who is actually irrational? Is it the majority, or is it you? It's a difficult thing to settle.
So, I was wondering if anyone has experience with Anafranil? I've been on it for about a month and a half now, but all it seems to do is make me sleepier. I can't fall asleep, but once I finally do, I'm out for ages, and then I wake up feeling absolutely exhausted. My hands start shaking, and I just get this general sense of tremors taking over.
To me (just speaking off the top of my head), it looks like there might be a massive connection between knocking back heavy amounts of alcohol while taking Anafranil.
I have the same experience where I’ll go out with friends, drink quite a bit, and honestly, I feel fine. I don't deal with any of those symptoms you mentioned above; the only thing is, I can actually fall asleep normally... unlike my usual routine of tossing and turning in bed for two hours before finally drifting off.
stormywalker17 said:I have been struggling with depression for quite some time now, and honestly, it’s been an exhausting journey. I’ve been admitted to psychiatric wards on a few different occasions, but the treatments they prescribed just didn't seem to touch the surface; if anything, I often felt even worse after being on them. When I was last discharged from the facility, a close friend of mine suggested I try some 2mg Subutex for my depression, and I have to admit, it actually provides some relief. However, there is a catch—whenever I try to stop taking it, I become incredibly irritable and deal with this pervasive physical pain that just won't quit. I was wondering if anyone here might have a recommendation for a medication that works in a similar fashion but without such harsh side effects.
Thanks in advance
Honestly, stormywalker17, I’m a bit confused as to why you’re using Subutex for depression😕 because I know plenty of people who are on Subutex specifically to manage heroin withdrawal. I don't really follow your logic here...
Rebecca Bennett41 said:What kind of trouble am I looking at if I decide to drink alcohol while I'm on Prozac?
I occasionally have a beer while on the medication, though I suppose the main issue is just that I can't really get drunk anymore... but I've been on this for almost three months now, and honestly, my desire for alcohol has just vanished, which seems to be a good thing. Most of the side effects have pretty much faded away, except for some lingering sleep issues, and interestingly enough, my libido has actually increased🙂
So, I was wondering if anyone could weigh in on which might be more effective, Valium or Celexa? Does anyone actually take them? I’m asking because my sleep schedule is a total mess lately—I keep waking up at 5:00 AM regardless of whether I turn in at 9:00 PM or 1:00 AM, and the Zoloft seems to be causing these middle-of-the-night awakenings too. A few friends mentioned they deal with the exact same sleep issues, so I'm curious... I tried Valium twice, but it didn't seem to do much besides give me a headache; I felt like I hadn't even taken anything, so I’d just end up surfing the web or finding something else to do.😕
mellowhound12 said:So, about two years ago I was on Luvox and Xanax... and then last year, I just decided on my own to stop taking them. But, well, about a month ago the panic attacks started creeping back in. My psychiatrist just put me on a new regimen—Lexapro 10 mg along with Eglonyl Forte (I'm doing 1/4 of a tablet in the morning and 1/4 at noon). Honestly, I’m pretty nervous about starting this because I'm worried about side effects and getting hooked on meds... has anyone else ever tried this specific combo?
I suppose I don't quite understand why you're jumping straight back into a different medication after deciding to quit the first one; it feels a bit like you're just running in circles. Maybe there's a way to adjust your daily habits or your general lifestyle instead, which might mean you won't need any pills at all. I find myself thinking about that more and more lately... I really don't want to be stuck on these antidepressants for the rest of my life.
You hit the nail on the head, cactus care; honestly, who cares what they think. That’s exactly why I decided to see a private specialist instead... though, of course, I don't intend to go there every single week just so they can bleed my bank account dry. ☕ Side effects really are all over the map, aren't they? It seems like everyone reacts differently; for some people, Zoloft causes weight gain, while for others, it doesn't at all. In my case, I haven't gained any weight—it hasn't triggered those constant cravings to eat... at least, not anymore, though it was definitely an issue during the initial phase. What’s actually killing me right now is this endless yawning from the Zoloft... my jaw actually aches from yawning so much! 🤣
Peter Wilson2 said:I've been on the Zoloft-Zyprexa-Sulpiride combo for about six months now. As for the antidepressants themselves, I've definitely been on them for at least five or six years, and looking back, they haven't really done much for me. Since starting these meds, it feels like I can't even take a full, deep breath of life anymore. I think the doctors and psychiatrists bear a lot of the blame here; I spent all those years without ever receiving any decent psychotherapy, and frankly, I'm disappointed.
Psychotherapy is such a vital component—having those hour-long sessions with a professional makes all the difference. That’s why I make sure to see a private psychiatrist; believe me, it’s money well spent!
Rebecca Bennett41 said:I am speaking purely from my own lived experience here. When I was on Zoloft, I didn't feel much of anything at all—just a total lack of impact. However, with Xanax, it’s a completely different story; you get this immediate, fleeting rush of euphoria, only to be hit by an incredibly sudden, crushing wave of depression right afterward.
A booster? I don't know about that... it certainly wasn't an Adderall for me. In my experience, it's actually had the exact opposite effect.
Peter Wilson2 said:I’m currently on both Zoloft and Zyprexa to manage my OCD, so I can't really give you a definitive answer on which is "stronger." Neither one has messed with my physical health directly, but if there's a downside, it's definitely the hunger. Whether it's Zoloft, Zyprexa, Paxil, or Lexapro, they all seem to trigger this relentless urge to eat.🤷
Zoloft paired with Zyprexa? That sounds like a recipe for just completely numbing the brain. I wonder how long you've been on that regimen? A friend of mine is on Zyprexa right now, and before that, he was cycling through Celexa and I think Paxil, and he complains about that same insatiable appetite all the time. It’s strange, because with my Zoloft, it feels almost like the opposite... I don't really have an appetite at all (some people even suggest Zoloft can lead to a loss of appetite). When I see posts from people saying they've been on antidepressants for five years, I can't help but feel like that seems like such an incredibly long time to be medicated...😲
A lot of you seem to be suggesting that antidepressants typically "kick in" after maybe two or three weeks... but I've been on Zoloft for a full month now and I honestly don't feel any better. If anything, things feel a bit worse. I actually noticed this most clearly when I accidentally missed my morning dose one day; I didn't get around to taking it until about 2:00 PM, and strangely enough, I felt much sharper that morning—without the usual anxiety, fear, hand tremors, dry mouth, or that constant tension in my jaw that usually hits once I take the pill. So, I guess the question is, what's actually going on here?😕I'm starting to have serious doubts about whether I should even bother continuing this regimen, though at the same time, I'm terrified of just stopping cold turkey because I've read about the withdrawal symptoms... things like dizziness, tremors, and the like. Has anyone else gone through something similar?
Has anyone here actually dealt with Zyprexa before? I'm also wondering—if you could even compare them that way—which one carries more weight, Zoloft or Zyprexa?
I was reading some things online about this whole concept of a "chemical imbalance" being a real possibility? I wonder if anyone here has actually looked into it or knows much about the theory??