Psychotropic medication discussion thread

Bradley Smith3 said:When it comes to dreams, my therapist told me it’s not even about what happens in them—it's more about how you actually feel during the dream...

Exactly—that's the whole point!👍

ambermason16 said:Faverin... all I remember about that stuff is how much it used to put me to sleep. 🙂

Yeah, I check my liver levels. Honestly, I just print out my lab results and then damn them—they use those scary warnings to spook kids when they're being difficult.😢

I couldn't get a wink of sleep at all because of Fever. I've started a new treatment plan though, and things are looking up. My boyfriend dumped me—which made everything way worse, honestly. Deep depression, total mess. But it's under control now. My OCD is also somewhat managed, if you can believe it. The thoughts are still there, lurking, but they don't grab me like they used to. Compulsions have dialed back a bit too. I'm going to try group therapy next. My psychiatrist suggested it; she’s an absolute gem, really wonderful. We spent a long time just talking through everything.

I personally never have any dreams, and if you ask me, I'd say that’s probably for the best. 🙂
What would I even do with dreams? I just want to get some actual sleep!🙂

Kenneth Scott41 said:I personally never have any dreams, and if you ask me, I'd say that’s probably for the best. 🙂
What would I even do with dreams? I just want to get some actual sleep!🙂

Must be nice! I had another absolutely terrifying nightmare last night—definitely need to jot this down for tomorrow's birdwatching trip.

Bradley Smith3 said:When it comes to dreams, my therapist told me it’s not even about what happens in them—it's more about how you actually feel during the dream...

Well, I just feel empty. Honestly, I have no clue. My dreams are straight-up revolting, and I wake up feeling hollow... then once I'm actually awake, the dread and the nausea just hit me full force.🤷

P.S.
Thanks for merging this thread; I couldn't find it myself.🙏

Psychotropic medication discussion.

I was wondering if anyone here is currently taking or perhaps has experience with Seroquel XR?

Kenneth Scott41 said:Psychotropic medication discussion.

I was wondering if anyone here is currently taking or perhaps has experience with Seroquel XR?

I don't take it, nor have I ever tried it.😛

fadedbear92 said:I don't take it, nor have I ever tried it.😛

I suppose it's unlikely that everyone is on Zyprexa, right??

Right now, I’m just sticking to Zyprexa 10 mg and Lexapro 20 mg, and honestly? I feel pretty good. In my case, Zyprexa was a total home run. There is just one little catch... I’ve definitely noticed it makes me hungrier, puts on some weight, and seems to slow down my metabolism quite a bit. So, I think I might ask my psychiatrist about switching over to Zeldox next time we meet. I’m really hoping Zeldox works as a solid substitute for Zyprexa. As for Seroquel, if I recall correctly from my last chat with my doctor, it isn't quite as potent as Zyprexa. Ideally, I’d love to give Abilify a shot—since it's considered a third-generation antipsychotic, people say it has the fewest side effects. It hasn't been approved here yet, though. I know it's been getting quite popular lately in the States.

They added Wellbutrin XR to my Prozac. Anyone else ever run this combo? How did you handle it?

fadedbear92 said:I don't take it, nor have I ever tried it.😛

Check your PMs.

analogorca33 said:They added Wellbutrin XR to my Prozac. Anyone else ever run this combo? How did you handle it?

Well, I’ve been on Paxil and Wellbutrin XR before. Honestly? Adding the Wellbutrin to the Paxil didn't really do much for me—it was like it wasn't even there. I've taken Prozac too, just not mixed with Wellbutrin. Still, I say give it a shot. You don't exactly have anything to lose, right? Who knows, maybe it'll be the magic fix for you.

Hey everyone... Misar🙂 at 1mg 🙂 plus a few more
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aaaaawesome... 🙏

ambermason16 said:Hey everyone... Misar🙂 at 1mg 🙂 plus a few more
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aaaaawesome... 🙏

Honestly, Misar is just struggling. I mean, maybe try some 1mg Xanax or even 1mg Helix yourself, then you'll really see what's what.🙂

Kenneth Scott41 said:Honestly, Misar is just struggling. I mean, maybe try some 1mg Xanax or even 1mg Helix yourself, then you'll really see what's what.🙂

I’d give a 100 mg dose of Helix to a kitten just to get it to take a nap. As for Xanaxje, it’s the exact same crap as Misar; different manufacturer, but in my experience, Misar works way better.

Timothy Wood38 said:Right now, I’m just sticking to Zyprexa 10 mg and Lexapro 20 mg, and honestly? I feel pretty good. In my case, Zyprexa was a total home run. There is just one little catch... I’ve definitely noticed it makes me hungrier, puts on some weight, and seems to slow down my metabolism quite a bit. So, I think I might ask my psychiatrist about switching over to Zeldox next time we meet. I’m really hoping Zeldox works as a solid substitute for Zyprexa. As for Seroquel, if I recall correctly from my last chat with my doctor, it isn't quite as potent as Zyprexa. Ideally, I’d love to give Abilify a shot—since it's considered a third-generation antipsychotic, people say it has the fewest side effects. It hasn't been approved here yet, though. I know it's been getting quite popular lately in the States.

I took Zyprexa a long time ago and felt amazing, my focus was totally on point, but yeah, the weight gain is real because it makes you hungry. My nutritionist keeps telling me it's not the pill itself making me fat, it's just what I eat because I'm too lethargic to do anything.
Now I'm on Seroquel 150 mg and I feel good. The effect is pretty similar, kind of like Zyprexa or Risperdal.
It doesn't make me gain as much weight and I don't get those shakes (like when your blood sugar crashes and you need food immediately) like I did with Zyprexa.
At this dosage, Seroquel acts almost like an antidepressant for me. It does increase my appetite, but just a little bit.
I was supposed to be on 200 mg, but that dose made my head spin so they lowered it.
You can actually control yourself so you don't overeat. Seroquel is working pretty well for me.

urbanskipper4 said:I took Zyprexa a long time ago and felt amazing, my focus was totally on point, but yeah, the weight gain is real because it makes you hungry. My nutritionist keeps telling me it's not the pill itself making me fat, it's just what I eat because I'm too lethargic to do anything.
Now I'm on Seroquel 150 mg and I feel good. The effect is pretty similar, kind of like Zyprexa or Risperdal.
It doesn't make me gain as much weight and I don't get those shakes (like when your blood sugar crashes and you need food immediately) like I did with Zyprexa.
At this dosage, Seroquel acts almost like an antidepressant for me. It does increase my appetite, but just a little bit.
I was supposed to be on 200 mg, but that dose made my head spin so they lowered it.
You can actually control yourself so you don't overeat. Seroquel is working pretty well for me.

Well, I think I'm actually going to try taking the Zyprexa Velotab sublingually this week. Apparently, according to some studies, if you take Zyprexa Zydis (the Velotab kind) sublingually—meaning you let it dissolve in your mouth rather than swallowing it straight to the stomach—it doesn't cause nearly as much weight gain. I'm genuinely curious if there's any actual truth to those research findings. I'll give it a shot and let everyone know how it goes.

Timothy Wood38 said:Well, I think I'm actually going to try taking the Zyprexa Velotab sublingually this week. Apparently, according to some studies, if you take Zyprexa Zydis (the Velotab kind) sublingually—meaning you let it dissolve in your mouth rather than swallowing it straight to the stomach—it doesn't cause nearly as much weight gain. I'm genuinely curious if there's any actual truth to those research findings. I'll give it a shot and let everyone know how it goes.

Well, fingers crossed that method actually works for you with the Zyprex!

I’ve been on Zyprex 5 mg for about eight months now, and honestly, I haven't gained a single pound; if anything, it feels like I’ve actually dropped a couple of pounds

velvetsailor26 said:I’ve been on Zyprex 5 mg for about eight months now, and honestly, I haven't gained a single pound; if anything, it feels like I’ve actually dropped a couple of pounds

Well, you're definitely one of the lucky ones then—someone for whom Zyprexa doesn't mess with their weight at all. You should honestly be grateful for that. I'm on the 10 mg dose myself. Do you take your Velotab sublingually, or do you just let it dissolve in your mouth before swallowing?