Posts by Mark Nelson

Can you get headaches from taking Seroquel and Zoloft together?
I tried taking both within a pretty short window once, and I ended up with a massive migraine.

Does anyone know what actually works for a headache when you're on this combo? (I usually just grab Advil when my cramps are acting up)

fadedbear92 said:Why not just walk away from that charlatan and find a real specialist? I wasted seven years doing exactly that...🙂🙂

Where do I even start? I have zero experience with this, honestly. I’m doing okay financially, but everything still depends on my parents since I'm still in college...
The thing is, I'm terrified of leaving him. He's actually talented at psychotherapy, he has these great insights, and he nailed my diagnosis right out of the gate.
Plus, I've already settled into a routine with him. It's not like I'm codependent or anything—if a change is absolutely necessary, I can deal with it.

Does anyone know a decent therapist who's actually taking new patients?

Kenneth Scott41 said:Posts are getting harder to come by lately. I suppose people are either out enjoying the coast or things are just going smoothly for them, but if I had to guess, I can already see this thread heating up again right before the winter chill sets in.

I clearly always show up at the absolute worst times.🤷 Maybe I'm just looking for too much.
😁

Chloe Hughes6 said:They’ve been handing out Seroquel like candy for the last year and a half. It’s an antipsychotic designed for schizophrenia, yet they’re prescribing it for insomnia and just about everything else under the sun. Why on earth is that happening? It’s because Big Pharma is aggressively pushing it through massive lobbying efforts, while most psychiatrists act as nothing more than their mouthpieces. In reality, Seroquel ranks among the ten most dangerous medications out there. Please, don't swallow this garbage!☕Psychopharmacology is entirely controlled by foreign interest groups, and Seroquel is a prime example. I know exactly what I am talking about, and I assure you, I am not just rambling without cause.☕It is truly tragic that they are even giving this to young people. Seroquel absolutely ravages the body.

What's the absolute worst-case scenario for me if this is actually true?

Andrew Doyle said:😲

If that's really how things are handled, I would honestly ditch that doctor first, and then have a serious conversation about medication changes later.

I don't know, maybe it's just because the doses are lower. 🤷
To be honest, I actually handled both medications pretty well. My doctor keeps saying it all depends on me—how I'm feeling and how I'm functioning day-to-day—and that I can stop whenever I want.
I wouldn't change anything, though. He nailed the diagnosis and helped me out, even if he didn't exactly break a sweat doing it.

Hey,

I’m thinking about bumping my Prozac up from 50mg to 100mg. I guess I'm wondering how smart that move actually is, considering I'm already on Zyprexa.
My doctor basically just leaves everything up to me at this point. I'm 18, and my diagnosis falls under the F44 code—dissociative stuff.
I'm mostly struggling with depression, feeling pretty worthless, and having zero concentration..

Zachary Smith91 said:Hey, nobody is forcing anything; everyone’s entitled to their own take. Just because you have your opinion doesn't mean it's the gold standard for me or anyone else. Okay? Look, I’m all for a good debate, but I think most people forget that there are folks out there who are just more stable—people capable of making tough calls without spiraling. Some people are just built differently than others. Personally, I fall into that group that might be labeled "emotionally immature" for one reason or another, making it hard for me to stay steady when things get messy. That’s just the reality. As much as I might wish I were different, I'm not, and I'm probably never going to be. Lately, I've actually started accepting that this is my "handicap," my flaw, my thing... it's just who I am. And yeah, it would be absolutely wonderful if everyone possessed enough strength and resolve to be decisive, and then the world would truly be a beautiful place, but... well, it isn't. It never will be, for as long as humans are walking this earth... whether that's a blessing or a curse, depending on how you look at it.

I just wanted to chime in with something along the same lines as the person above, that's all.

Obviously, none of us are perfect, especially when it comes to the emotional side of things.

I mean, I think anyone can work on themselves throughout their life, regardless of whether they feel they've already hit their peak development or whatever.
It’s a solid step that you’ve recognized your rough edges and are learning to own them.
Maybe you won't change completely, but maybe you could do just enough so those traits aren't quite so loud and don't mess with your relationships as much. Then again, nobody knows your situation better than you do.

Zachary Smith91 said:Look, love isn't some gym routine where you hit the weights and suddenly everything is back in shape. Love is something that just happens, stays for a while, and often—frequently—just vanishes. I don't get this whole idea of "bringing love back"... and honestly, what exactly are we trying to bring back? If it’s gone, it’s gone. Why torture yourself? You can try, sure, but... feelings are what they are. You can love the person you live with in plenty of different ways, but once you feel that spark for someone else, it means you just don't love your partner in that specific way that fulfills you anymore. Why is everyone so obsessed with forcing this "rekindling" thing anyway???
One day you're there, the next you're not... life is incredibly, totally fleeting, and I see zero point in making someone suffer by "trying to win back love." Love is either there or it isn't. There's no magic spell or fairy dust that's going to bring it back once it walks out the door and slams it shut.
Besides, what really ticks me off is how most people immediately label the person who stopped loving them as a "bad person." They almost never stop to ask what actually caused those feelings to die out in the first place. Love isn't a one-way street; it takes two individuals building it up or tearing it down together... damn it, sometimes it just doesn't work out.

I have no idea how smart it is for him to blow up the marriage that produced his kids.
I'm really not in a position to judge.
Dennis Bailey2, I basically wrote everything I would’ve quoted in response to your post, so you might as well just read that instead of us going in circles with quotes and signatures.
Bottom line: feelings don't define who we are as people, but they absolutely dictate what we end up doing.
By that logic, he’d show some actual integrity if he stopped chasing other women before he even figured out how he felt about his wife—especially while they were still legally bound.

Kenneth Castillo96 said:Coca-Cola, did you seriously not read this thread from the very beginning? Regardless, thanks for the input...

Alright, fine. Now I see it's actually true.
Honestly, I'd rather just ask how to fall in love with my wife all over again.

Chloe Cruz5 said:Wait just a second, hold on now, don't you have a wife and children at home...

OMG. 🤦

Just ignore everything inside those quotes, assuming this is even true. 😁

Kenneth Castillo96 said:To be honest, it’s obvious to me that I’m just hesitating. Besides, I don't think I even stand a chance with her, and frankly, none of this seems worth the effort anyway...

I suspect she’d just tell me I’ve completely deluded myself... and that she doesn't want to see, speak to, or hear from me ever again... I would feel utterly humiliated... and that is exactly what I am trying to avoid...

🤦

I suspect this conversation might be drifting away from the intended scope of this specific sub-forum. In fact, I am fairly certain this topic belongs elsewhere—perhaps moved to a section where people will actually be interested in reading it and sharing their own perspectives and experiences.

Whenever we fight for something worth having, there's always a risk involved.
Asking "what if" questions doesn't really change anything; it just keeps things stuck.
Women, generally speaking, are incredibly good at picking up on signals. You only have to scroll through this forum for a second to see that. 😁
It's the same way they know exactly how to send signals when they're interested in someone. Your job is just to watch, pay attention to how she acts, and not force anything.
Then you can decide for yourself whether it's worth making a move or if you should just walk away. 🙂

Kenneth Castillo96 said:Hmm, could we get an actual example of what constitutes "subtlety" here? And does being subtle actually guarantee success?
It seems women can never quite get enough subtlety—I just don't follow the logic...🤷

It appears they have to be in just the right mood to accept those kinds of statements from a man; everything has to be on their terms. 🤦
One has to constantly prepare them, prep them, prep them, and so on, and so forth...

You just look at her for a bit, tell her she looks great today, maybe brush some hair out of her face, ask her to grab a drink... then things just kind of play out naturally later on.

It’s not a magic fix, but I thought you mentioned having a hard time being direct when expressing how you feel. Or maybe I totally misread that. If that's the case, what else are you supposed to do?

Kenneth Castillo96 said:How does one actually say it—hey, yeah, I’m head over heels for you—without completely blowing their chance and making things awkward?

Look, there are plenty of ways to be way more subtle than that. Nothing happens overnight, I guess.

Larry Lewis said:I started on the 300mg Seroquel XR yesterday—finally back in the game, so let's see just how much this thing can actually do.🙂

I honestly think it’ll help. For me, it was a total lifesaver—it really did wonders.
As far as the weight gain goes, my psychiatrist told me that I probably won't pack on much more than people on other meds. I guess it’s not as big of a deal as everyone makes it out to be, maybe. At least, that's what he says.

So, I’m on Zoloft, and please, feel free to tear me apart—I know I’ve been incredibly irresponsible with how I’ve been taking it. I’ve basically been popping it every other day, which I realize now was a terrible idea. I can't go back in time and fix my mistakes, no matter how much I regret it. What kind of fallout am I looking at here?
I can't even mention that my doctor brushed off the whole Zoloft thing like it wasn't even a big deal. Honestly, he didn't seem to care one bit. To him, the only thing that actually matters is that I stay consistent and on schedule with my Seroquel. That’s his bottom line, I guess.

You know that specific feeling you get right after someone gives you the green light? It’s hard to pin down, I guess. It all plays out according to these internal benchmarks you build up over time, which mostly just depends on your own personality anyway.

silvertiger11 said:Honestly, I think you all should just start using your real names, so we can actually get a better sense of who is truly carrying the heavy weight of this trauma.☕

I don't even get what you're getting at. Nobody compares this kind of trauma to any other type of shock or trauma anyway. 🤷

Sometimes I can't help but wonder if people with similar names actually share certain traits—like their vibe or even how they look. I mean, maybe I'm just overthinking it, but there’s probably something to it.

At the end of the day, your name is a huge deal. It’s how the world remembers you, how they address you.
I also think it plays a massive role in how we see ourselves. If a kid gets stuck with a ridiculous name that makes them a target for teasing, that kind of thing stays with them. It leaves a mark on who they become as an adult.
I went through something similar with my last name. Honestly, even now that I'm older, I still feel a bit of that old embarrassment creeping in. 🤷

When you’re dealing with people who have bad intentions, you start seeing virtue where there is none, while everyone else just sees your own flaws. ☕ It's something she's realized over and over again, in more ways than I can count.

I always remember my grandmother saying that when someone asks how you're doing, just say "fine." It works every single time.
Your friends will be happy for you, and your enemies? They won't get the satisfaction.

driftinggull21 said:

Are you suggesting that simply bringing my GP a medical report listing all my current medications means I won't have to keep returning for new prescriptions once I run out?

Is this report some kind of official certification, or can I just present any old document regardless of when it was issued?

You can't exactly walk in with a report from 2005😁. You bring a copy of your most recent report from Kuksa, which clearly outlines your prescribed therapy and refill schedule. From there, the doctor sends an e-prescription directly to the pharmacy for you to pick up.
Once you run low on medication—assuming you are following the prescribed dosage, of course—you call your primary care physician, and they can issue a new e-prescription based on that existing documentation.

Valium belongs to the benzodiazepine class; it does not have an AD effect. (It is used for sleep disorders)

I've been in treatment since July 2011. 😁 So, I guess it doesn't really matter which one it was, right?

And as for the prescriptions and refills—well, she could have mentioned that, or even my psychiatrist! 🙄

But fine, from now on I won't be bouncing around from one doctor to another totally misinformed. 😬
Thanks, driftinggull21! 😉

driftinggull21 said:Why go to the clinic for your prescription? I assume you have a report from the clinic stating your therapy; just copy it, take it to your primary care physician, and they can send you electronic prescriptions. That would be much simpler.🤷

Wait, what are you actually saying? Like, it's enough to just show my primary care doctor the report stating everything I'm on, so I don't have to keep running back to her for a refill every time I run out?

Is that report some kind of official certification, or can I just bring any old thing, regardless of when it was written, whenever I feel like it?

I mean, I used to get my Zoloft through my GP, and if I remember right, she’d even give it to me just because I asked, without needing any psychiatric note at all.
But this week, I couldn't even see her because things got crazy with school stuff and insurance paperwork I hadn't sorted yet. Then she tells me I have to pay for the prescription—and apparently, the visit itself isn't free either. I only realized yesterday that I’m totally out of meds. I know, I know, it's my fault for not showing up during her designated hours, like in the morning or during a break... I missed the window, my bad. But I didn't even show up late! She wouldn't even call my psychiatrist, who wasn't available anyway, and honestly, he would've just backed up whatever I said. He usually gives me everything I need without making a fuss. I thought she might at least try to be helpful. 🤷

@driftinggull21 What do you think about this?

Mark Nelson said:Can Valium actually act as an antidepressant? And is it even a good idea to take it for that?
(It was originally prescribed for my insomnia, just as needed, but Seroquel absolutely wrecks me 😁)
so there wasn't really any point in taking it beforehand just to try and get some decent rest.

I tried it anyway, and honestly, I felt better—like, more okay—but it didn't knock me out at all. I know the whole addiction risk is real, though.

The thing is, I took it because I ran out of my AD, Zoloft. The doctors on duty wouldn't give me a refill because I missed my scheduled appointment due to school stuff. At the local Children's Hospital 🙂
(though I guess they have some decent doctors in there 🙂 )

so now I'm stuck without my meds until Monday. If they had given me more, their entire pill bunker would've been empty within three days.🙄