Psychotropic medication discussion thread

Jason Vaughn482 said:Has anyone here experimented with melatonin to help catch some shut-eye? I'm curious if it actually delivers on its promises, and more importantly, whether it’s safe to mix into the cocktail of other psychiatric medications I'm currently navigating.

Jeremy Scott said:Unfortunately, that's a common trend. Some patients refuse to do any actual work on themselves. They just want a pill to solve everything, then they act surprised when the panic attacks never actually stop.

Quincy:

If you take Lorazepam exactly as your doctor prescribed, it won't damage your brain. Lorazepam isn't a street drug; it's a legitimate medication with specific medical uses. It should only be taken and dosed under strict physician supervision. Ignoring anxiety does massive damage to the body and all its organs. Long-term, it can lead to serious, debilitating illnesses.

So I guess I'm some kind of medical anomaly and my psychiatrist lied to me.
I might go sue them. Maybe I'll hit a big settlement.

Drugs like Lorazepam and xanax are nothing more than standard narcotics that create incredibly strong dependencies. I know because I felt it myself while detoxing from Lorazepam. Those three days were pure hell.

People take these medications because they don't have the tools to manage their own panic attacks. The ultimate goal is to teach the patient how to fight back against the panic on their own.

fadedbear92 said:Just got a text from my therapist—apparently the drug is called Brintellix, which falls under the vortioxetine category. That’s basically all I know so far.🙂

shadowfox75 said:I’ve been reading online that this is an SSRI. Since it was only approved by the FDA two months ago, please let me know how it works for you. I will be patient.
I don't expect anything revolutionary, but I suppose there's always a chance I could be wrong. 🤔🙂
I have decided to stay on Cipralex for the time being.

Kimberly Morris said:I’ve seen plenty of women on these forums who were taking both antidepressants and anti-anxiety meds while pregnant, and they all say the same thing—they had perfectly healthy babies. Like, totally fine, healthy kids. Everything looks great on paper: perfect health scores, hitting all the milestones, sleeping through the night, eating well... you name it. But how are we supposed to know if that same kid isn't going to run into issues down the road because of those meds their mom was on? Honestly, I'm terrified, and I'm just constantly fighting this internal battle about it.

bluesurfer6 said:
You went through withdrawal for 3 days 😁😁? Man, you really put yourself through it. Based on how aggressive you're being with your writing, I’d almost think you were detoxing for three months instead of just three days...
😵

restlesstrucker15 said:I did some reading on the web. Apparently, it has a faster onset, and it supposedly boosts serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine all at once. It seems primarily targeted toward depression; according to the studies, it isn't particularly effective for anxiety. It wouldn't be my first choice for panic attacks either, given that it raises dopamine levels.

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shadowfox75 said:😵 In that case, it isn't right for me, and I have no interest in trying it.🤣
Since my primary struggle is anxiety, I will stay on Lexapro for now.

restlesstrucker15 said:True, why don't they develop more of those anxiolytics? 😢
Look, just hang in there on the Lexapro for now; it will eventually take effect. My own anxiety has decreased significantly thanks to it, especially when paired with psychotherapy.

Sending best wishes,

Kimberly Morris said:I used to get these massive panic attacks while on Lexapro. Like, seriously intense stuff. I spent the whole time just waiting for it to finally kick in, but honestly? It never really did. I never felt right on it.

Rebecca Sanders37 said:So, I just started taking 10mg Lexapro. The plan is to do half a pill for the first week and then move up to the full dose. Today is only day two, but I’m already stressing out because I read online that this stuff can cause impotence. Honestly, that is a total dealbreaker for me. I want to make sure everything stays working perfectly down there, just like it always has, otherwise I am straight-up quitting this treatment immediately. Can anyone share what they’ve actually dealt with?

Also, one more thing—I’m not even on Lexapro for depression or anxiety. I’m taking it because I have this constant, chronic lack of motivation and zero drive to get anything useful done. What kind of behavioral shifts should I actually be looking out for?

Rebecca Sanders37 said:Kevin Nguyen3 actually went and asked his doctor to get some meds for me since I’ve been feeling pretty depressed lately. She didn't even make a big deal out of it, just brushed it off like, "Oh, it's just typical teenage angst," blah blah blah.

But seriously, you gotta tell me—what's the deal with erectile dysfunction? That's the stuff I'm actually worried about...

I have this aunt who takes Zoloft and she is absolutely wild! She's constantly cracking jokes, talking total nonsense, and treats everything like one big prank. Honestly, it's kind of hilarious.