Psychotropic medication discussion thread
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#882 ·
William Reed3 said:So, I’ve been on this routine for seven weeks now. It involves some light stuff—cannabis, coffee, cigarettes, and sometimes linden tea, though occasionally I skip the tea and just stick to the rest. Along with that, I’ve been taking Lorazepam, though not every single day.
For these past seven weeks, my daily oral intake has been at least 2 mg of Lorazepam, peaking at maybe 10 mg on certain days.
Work life? Great.
Side effects? Well,
I deal with some bladder issues occasionally. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't. I guess it depends on the timing, whether I take it before or during the act, and if I used cannabis that day.
Fatigue? Not really.
I can fall asleep on it, wake up, go hiking, meet new people, study, follow conversations or TV shows... everything feels normal, just significantly more patient.
I bolded that because that’s exactly why I’m taking it.
But here’s what I’m actually wondering: when am I going to hit addiction?
(I’m actually trying to induce it.)
Right now, I don't even have a tolerance.
The reason I'm using it is that I wasn't a fan of the psychoactive treatment my dermatologist prescribed for a few things, and Lorazepam helps tremendously with that. Plus, my skin issues—which haven't been great so far—are actually clearing up. I’ll practically be done with this skin condition (and maybe there's a psychological component here too) by the day after tomorrow at the latest.
My plan is to keep going until I'm hooked, just to see what else it's good for. Once I start feeling the withdrawals, then I'll quit; it won't be useful anymore. (Meaning, I'll taper off eventually, even though I don't have a set dosing schedule right now. I'll establish one, obviously—how else am I supposed to taper?) But honestly, I'm not planning much, because I've heard rumors about this "incurable lifelong benzodiazepine crisis." I want to know if that's a real thing and what it actually entails.
In my opinion, the psychotropic drugs are secondary here. The primary issue is that you clearly have a psychological problem, some pathological personality traits.
Subconsciously, you want to achieve the status of a victim (an addict) to justify your own sense of grandiosity. You think you know better than the dermatologist—that addiction isn't something you're vulnerable to like everyone else since you feel you have control over your doses... and other fantasies. That way, any success or pleasure is credited to your undeniable competence, while any potential discomfort can be blamed on addiction, giving you a permanent excuse.
You should consider seeing a psychiatrist instead of making your life unnecessarily complicated. Since skin issues are often the "battleground" for psychosomatic symptoms (they develop from the same embryonic tissue as the nervous system), it wouldn't surprise me if your skin condition is just a symptom of psychological issues that you aren't treating, but are actually "feeding" instead.
#883 ·
So, I'm looking at Alvent vs. Effexor. I used to be on Lexapro paired with 2mg of Xanax daily. After that, it was Faverin along with 2mg of Xanax.
It feels like a new antidepressant every single year! My psychiatrist just switched me over to Alvent, but I've only been on it for three days.
Anyone have any experiences with this? I wasn't really popping pills until the depression hit, but now... man, this second time around is pretty rough. Or maybe it's just me. I remember she tried to put me on Prozac once, but I just shut that down immediately. ☕
Since I'm basically poisoning myself anyway to avoid the heavy-duty stuff... she might as well have just prescribed morphine. 😂
Just a little joke... But seriously, my old man has dealt with psychosis since I was five, so I don't even need to get into how much that messed with me. And my mom was always working, didn't really pay much attention, you know... I'm a pretty good actor though, so people rarely notice. Some folks actually think I'm totally chill. 😁 But behind the scenes... 😢
It feels like a new antidepressant every single year! My psychiatrist just switched me over to Alvent, but I've only been on it for three days.
Anyone have any experiences with this? I wasn't really popping pills until the depression hit, but now... man, this second time around is pretty rough. Or maybe it's just me. I remember she tried to put me on Prozac once, but I just shut that down immediately. ☕
Since I'm basically poisoning myself anyway to avoid the heavy-duty stuff... she might as well have just prescribed morphine. 😂
Just a little joke... But seriously, my old man has dealt with psychosis since I was five, so I don't even need to get into how much that messed with me. And my mom was always working, didn't really pay much attention, you know... I'm a pretty good actor though, so people rarely notice. Some folks actually think I'm totally chill. 😁 But behind the scenes... 😢
#884 ·
dustyangler2 said:So, I'm looking at Alvent vs. Effexor. I used to be on Lexapro paired with 2mg of Xanax daily. After that, it was Faverin along with 2mg of Xanax.
It feels like a new antidepressant every single year! My psychiatrist just switched me over to Alvent, but I've only been on it for three days.
Anyone have any experiences with this? I wasn't really popping pills until the depression hit, but now... man, this second time around is pretty rough. Or maybe it's just me. I remember she tried to put me on Prozac once, but I just shut that down immediately. ☕
Since I'm basically poisoning myself anyway to avoid the heavy-duty stuff... she might as well have just prescribed morphine. 😂
Just a little joke... But seriously, my old man has dealt with psychosis since I was five, so I don't even need to get into how much that messed with me. And my mom was always working, didn't really pay much attention, you know... I'm a pretty good actor though, so people rarely notice. Some folks actually think I'm totally chill. 😁 But behind the scenes... 😢
Effexor is a heavy hitter because it isn't a pure SSRI. A friend of mine took it, but he dealt with some rough side effects at first, so his doctor switched him over to Lexapro. Generally, I hear it's highly effective; if you can push through those initial side effects, you'll see. Just let me ask: how did you feel on the Faverin and Xanax combo? I'm on a similar regimen, but I'm becoming increasingly unsure if the Faverin is actually doing anything...
#885 ·
Why does it seem like everyone is switching over to Lexapro lately, while Prozac just isn't being prescribed nearly as much?
#886 ·
James Ramirez10 said:Why does it seem like everyone is switching over to Lexapro lately, while Prozac just isn't being prescribed nearly as much?
I assume it’s because Lexapro is newer and likely more effective. Prozac is getting outdated; these modern drugs will eventually push it out of the market entirely.
#887 ·
It feels like my antidepressant is starting to do more harm than good lately.
I’m honestly not certain if my symptoms are side effects from the Prozac, but right now, it seems like the most likely culprit.
Ever since I started this medication, I’ve dealt with extra sweating and hot flashes, but what I’m going through now is just unbearable. Even when it's freezing outside, if I have a thick sweater on under my jacket, I’ll start sweating like crazy until my clothes are completely soaked.
I get these awful waves of heat; it's hard to describe, but I feel freezing on the outside while burning up on the inside.😢
For the last two months, I’ve been struggling with constant thirst. I drink liters upon liters of water every single day and still can't get enough—I am CONSTANTLY thirsty.
I actually worried I might have diabetes, but all my blood work came back normal (aside from my cholesterol, which is also a result of the Prozac 😠).
Even just typing this out has made me break into a sweat; can you believe how much effort it takes just to write a few sentences?
I really can't take this anymore. If I even attempt a light workout, I'm drenched after just a few movements. And if there is one thing I absolutely loathe, it’s that sticky, uncomfortable feeling when the sweat starts to cool down on your skin.🤮
Believe me, I wouldn't be sounding the alarm if this were normal. I'll say it again: I noticed increased sweating from day one, but this has escalated significantly.
Is it possible that all of this is being caused by the Prozac? What do you all think?
I’m honestly not certain if my symptoms are side effects from the Prozac, but right now, it seems like the most likely culprit.
Ever since I started this medication, I’ve dealt with extra sweating and hot flashes, but what I’m going through now is just unbearable. Even when it's freezing outside, if I have a thick sweater on under my jacket, I’ll start sweating like crazy until my clothes are completely soaked.
I get these awful waves of heat; it's hard to describe, but I feel freezing on the outside while burning up on the inside.😢
For the last two months, I’ve been struggling with constant thirst. I drink liters upon liters of water every single day and still can't get enough—I am CONSTANTLY thirsty.
I actually worried I might have diabetes, but all my blood work came back normal (aside from my cholesterol, which is also a result of the Prozac 😠).
Even just typing this out has made me break into a sweat; can you believe how much effort it takes just to write a few sentences?
I really can't take this anymore. If I even attempt a light workout, I'm drenched after just a few movements. And if there is one thing I absolutely loathe, it’s that sticky, uncomfortable feeling when the sweat starts to cool down on your skin.🤮
Believe me, I wouldn't be sounding the alarm if this were normal. I'll say it again: I noticed increased sweating from day one, but this has escalated significantly.
Is it possible that all of this is being caused by the Prozac? What do you all think?
#888 ·
feraldrifter12 said:I assume it’s because Lexapro is newer and likely more effective. Prozac is getting outdated; these modern drugs will eventually push it out of the market entirely.
As for me, I had terrible side effects from Cipralex, but Prozac didn't bother me at all... unfortunately, my doctor wouldn't even consider switching me back to Prozac.🤷div>
#889 ·
Honestly, Effexor has been a total game-changer for me. It’s only been three days and that heavy apathy and constant anxiety have just... vanished. Helix has been working pretty well too, and my psychiatrist also put me on Luvox because my severe depression had this really intense suicidal component to it—which actually got even worse after my first psych straight up threw 50 mg of Zoloft at me without any other support.
I’ve been on this trio of meds for almost two months now and I feel like a completely different person. In the beginning, I needed a higher dose of Nozinan just to get some sleep, but I've actually managed to taper myself down a bit. All in all, I'm seriously happy with how things are going; the progress has been massive!
I’ve been on this trio of meds for almost two months now and I feel like a completely different person. In the beginning, I needed a higher dose of Nozinan just to get some sleep, but I've actually managed to taper myself down a bit. All in all, I'm seriously happy with how things are going; the progress has been massive!
#890 ·
I used to take mirzaten... but all it really did was make me sleepy and leave me feeling a bit sluggish.
And look... being able to sleep is fine and all, but if I can't get even half of my daily tasks done because of it, that’s just not okay.
I stopped taking them and honestly, I feel much better now. 😉
And look... being able to sleep is fine and all, but if I can't get even half of my daily tasks done because of it, that’s just not okay.
I stopped taking them and honestly, I feel much better now. 😉
#891 ·
Roger Rodriguez;23928813 said:
I honestly can't tell if what I'm feeling is being caused by Paxil, but at this point, it feels like the only possible culprit.
Ever since I started taking it, I've dealt with sweating and hot flashes, but what I'm going through now is just unbearable—if I wear even a slightly thicker shirt under my jacket, I’ll be sweating like crazy even when it’s freezing out; everything just sticks to me.
I get these awful waves where my skin feels ice cold, yet I'm burning up on the inside—I don't even know how else to describe it.😢For the last two months, I've been dealing with constant thirst—I'm drinking gallons of water every single day and it never seems like enough, I am CONSTANTLY thirsty.
It’s become my "new normal"—I literally HAVE to have juice or water in my bag at all times... I actually worried it might be diabetes, but nope, it's definitely the pills. And don't even get me started on the sweating!!! Though, okay, carrying a little extra weight doesn't help either! If I step onto a bus after walking even a little bit faster, sweat starts dripping off my face like it's mid-July. Still, I guess I've just accepted this as the price I have to pay. It really does feel unfair, though.http://imdoc.fr/forum/images/perso/alael.gif
#892 ·
fadedbear92;23955622 said:Roger Rodriguez said:It feels like my antidepressant is starting to do more harm than good lately.
I’m honestly not certain if my symptoms are side effects from the Prozac, but right now, it seems like the most likely culprit.
Ever since I started this medication, I’ve dealt with extra sweating and hot flashes, but what I’m going through now is just unbearable. Even when it's freezing outside, if I have a thick sweater on under my jacket, I’ll start sweating like crazy until my clothes are completely soaked.
I get these awful waves of heat; it's hard to describe, but I feel freezing on the outside while burning up on the inside.😢
For the last two months, I’ve been struggling with constant thirst. I drink liters upon liters of water every single day and still can't get enough—I am CONSTANTLY thirsty.
I actually worried I might have diabetes, but all my blood work came back normal (aside from my cholesterol, which is also a result of the Prozac 😠).
Even just typing this out has made me break into a sweat; can you believe how much effort it takes just to write a few sentences?
I really can't take this anymore. If I even attempt a light workout, I'm drenched after just a few movements. And if there is one thing I absolutely loathe, it’s that sticky, uncomfortable feeling when the sweat starts to cool down on your skin.🤮
Believe me, I wouldn't be sounding the alarm if this were normal. I'll say it again: I noticed increased sweating from day one, but this has escalated significantly.
Is it possible that all of this is being caused by the Prozac? What do you all think?
And for me, it's just as terrible!!
It happened again today on the subway—I'm just standing there, doing absolutely nothing, and I'm sweating profusely!!😠😠😠😠
It's a disaster... is there any antidepressant out there that doesn't cause these kinds of side effects?
Or is this just an inherent characteristic of these medications, making us sweat like crazy?🤣
#893 ·
So, I finally bumped up to the full dose of Effexor, 3x daily. Been on it for about ten days now. Some days I feel fine, but then out of nowhere, this insane jitters hit me... it’s unreal. My therapist mentioned a lot of people complain about that weird nervous feeling in their gut, and she’s totally right. It's like that pure anxiety you get right before a huge final exam.
She also prescribed some Xanax or maybe Ativan for the side effects, but neither of those worked for me, so I've just been taking Valium instead.
Is anyone else on this stuff? When does this side effect crap actually stop?
God, I am so on edge, especially when I actually have to leave the house... ugh 😠
She also prescribed some Xanax or maybe Ativan for the side effects, but neither of those worked for me, so I've just been taking Valium instead.
Is anyone else on this stuff? When does this side effect crap actually stop?
God, I am so on edge, especially when I actually have to leave the house... ugh 😠
#894 ·
Maybe instead of adding Xanax to the mix, you should just tell them that the second one isn't working for you?
#895 ·
Ugh, my therapist really gave me a scare yesterday. Basically, she wants me to strictly monitor my sleep aids and anti-anxiety meds—because apparently, my brain has built up a tolerance while my body (specifically my liver, which processes everything differently every single day) is just left guessing how to handle the load. It’s all a bit unpredictable. I guess if I want to stay flexible and healthy, I have to play by the rules. Or maybe not? Hey, nothing ventured, nothing gained, right?http://imdoc.fr/forum/images/perso/a-girl-like-me.gif
#896 ·
Keith Jones76 is clearly acting out of pure neurosis. That’s my take.
I mentioned I take Lorazepam for two specific reasons: my skin and my patience.
Now, I didn't just stumble upon the fact that Lorazepam helps my skin by sheer accident. Honestly, realizing it works better for my dermatological issues than the actual meds prescribed to me would require an IQ higher than average. I simply noticed my skin clearing up while on it—does that make me a genius? Besides, I wasn't a fan of non-psychoactive treatments because my skin issues are psychological in nature. I didn't explicitly say that's where my dislike came from, but even my doctor admitted there were psychological roots involved, yet he still prescribed non-psychoactive therapy. (Mind you, the one involving benzodiazepines actually has interactions!)
I started taking Lorazepam to help with my patience, then noticed the skin benefits, and realized I haven't even begun to build a tolerance after seven weeks.
I never claimed other people would get hooked on it before I do. In fact, I think the same rules apply to everyone else regarding addiction and tolerance when it comes to Lorazepam. (That was one of the main points of my post, anyway).
Playing the "victim" isn't an option here. If I let envy take over, I might end up spiraling, and the path to recovery from addiction is the same for everyone: tapering off slowly. My only real concern is knowing *when* I might hit that wall of dependency. There are suggestions that some people develop a lifelong addiction, and I’d really like to avoid being one of them. So, I'm not looking for sympathy!
Given all this, I'll just say this: I suggest Keith Jones76 (who seems pretty depressed) go see a few different psychiatrists.
I mentioned I take Lorazepam for two specific reasons: my skin and my patience.
Now, I didn't just stumble upon the fact that Lorazepam helps my skin by sheer accident. Honestly, realizing it works better for my dermatological issues than the actual meds prescribed to me would require an IQ higher than average. I simply noticed my skin clearing up while on it—does that make me a genius? Besides, I wasn't a fan of non-psychoactive treatments because my skin issues are psychological in nature. I didn't explicitly say that's where my dislike came from, but even my doctor admitted there were psychological roots involved, yet he still prescribed non-psychoactive therapy. (Mind you, the one involving benzodiazepines actually has interactions!)
I started taking Lorazepam to help with my patience, then noticed the skin benefits, and realized I haven't even begun to build a tolerance after seven weeks.
I never claimed other people would get hooked on it before I do. In fact, I think the same rules apply to everyone else regarding addiction and tolerance when it comes to Lorazepam. (That was one of the main points of my post, anyway).
Playing the "victim" isn't an option here. If I let envy take over, I might end up spiraling, and the path to recovery from addiction is the same for everyone: tapering off slowly. My only real concern is knowing *when* I might hit that wall of dependency. There are suggestions that some people develop a lifelong addiction, and I’d really like to avoid being one of them. So, I'm not looking for sympathy!
Given all this, I'll just say this: I suggest Keith Jones76 (who seems pretty depressed) go see a few different psychiatrists.
#897 ·
I just got hit with a red card for saying:
"Keith Jones76 is acting erratic and mentally unstable. That's my take."
Meanwhile, the depressives over there didn't get flagged for saying:
"I think psych meds are secondary here, and it's more about the fact that you definitely have a mental health issue or some pathological personality traits."
Can someone please strip this moderator of her privileges? She’s clearly lost her grip on reality!
"Keith Jones76 is acting erratic and mentally unstable. That's my take."
Meanwhile, the depressives over there didn't get flagged for saying:
"I think psych meds are secondary here, and it's more about the fact that you definitely have a mental health issue or some pathological personality traits."
Can someone please strip this moderator of her privileges? She’s clearly lost her grip on reality!
#900 ·
William Reed3 said:I just got hit with a red card for saying:
"Keith Jones76 is acting erratic and mentally unstable. That's my take."
Meanwhile, the depressives over there didn't get flagged for saying:
"I think psych meds are secondary here, and it's more about the fact that you definitely have a mental health issue or some pathological personality traits."
Can someone please strip this moderator of her privileges? She’s clearly lost her grip on reality!
I am signing off on this one, because I’m honestly dying to know which "pathological personality traits" I supposedly have, considering I'm dealing with my very first depressive episode ever, and I never had any issues before this—none at all—because this depression was triggered by actual trauma... 🙄
It's honestly mind-blowing how clueless and judgmental people can be, and then they act shocked when the whole field of psychiatry turns out to be just as messed up. It's absolutely pathetic!
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