Psychotropic medication discussion thread

wiredfalcon21 said:Let's not be overly dramatic here. If someone actually intended to end their life, they wouldn't be sitting there typing on a forum.☕

This provides excellent motivation for my master plan. Thanks. 😁

crimsonheron80 said:This provides excellent motivation for my master plan. Thanks. 😁

honestly man, I just want you to win no matter what path you take😁
de where's your friend, that crazy blonde girl

Whatever. Don't go messing around with that—there’s always another way out. Hang in there, things will turn around...🙂

And what medication are you currently taking?

wiredfalcon21 said:And what medication are you currently taking?

Zoloft

Look, royaljelly, amidst this sea of constructive advice you've been drowning in here... try to grab onto whatever bit of common sense you have left and actually read the damn medication pamphlet. Seriously. Antidepressants aren't some monolith; they come in different classes, and not all of them hit you with that heavy sedation or those dark, suicidal thoughts. And for heaven's sake, do not—I repeat, do not—just quit your meds cold turkey on a whim. If things are feeling worse, you need to call the doctor who prescribed them immediately. You aren't the first person to have a bad reaction to a specific drug, and you won't be the last. They’ll just switch you over to something else. A different brand, a different formula. It happens.
And instead of dwelling on those suicidal urges, go get some air. Go run some laps, play a game of pickup basketball, just move. Then, if you still feel like jumping off a bridge after that... hey, it's your life, you're free to do what you want. 😉

crimsonheron80 said:Zoloft

Your doctor will probably tell you to stick with the Prozac for a bit longer. I know, I know—it might not feel like it right now, but honestly, it usually comes with way fewer side effects than other antidepressants out there. But look, if those suicidal thoughts just won't quit... the logical move would be switching over to something like Celexa or Lexapro.

The first 30 days or so are always a total grind—it gets significantly better after that, I promise. Just hang in there...

Christian Richardson9 said:The first 30 days or so are always a total grind—it gets significantly better after that, I promise. Just hang in there...

Do you actually think I can survive thirty damn days feeling like this? 🙂

crimsonheron80 said:Do you actually think I can survive thirty damn days feeling like this? 🙂

I don't know, honey—I honestly surprised even myself by how much I actually survived that whole mess. It was brutal, seriously, believe me when I say it was absolute chaos. But look, whatever you need, I’ve got your back. Just hang in there. If you want, shoot me your number in a DM and we can talk. Hang tough, girl—you only have a few more days to go. 🙂

Look, man, if I’m reading your posts here correctly, you’ve already stared down the abyss a hundred times before. You’ve survived enough mental collapses to know how this works, so there's no reason to think you won't pull yourself out of this rut too.

Roger Rodriguez said:I was actually just about to tell you that feeling hyper is pretty standard with Zoloft... and you're taking Lexapro with it too? That should be helping you relax, though I personally never use Lexapro for sleep—I prefer xanax. It really knocks me out, so maybe it could help you too? But definitely check with your doctor first, since you'll need a prescription anyway.

I don't take Norvasc. Maybe once every 5 or 6 days at most. Xanax is Ativan, if I remember right, and that just doesn't sit well with me.

Has anyone here managed to tackle their insomnia without resorting to heavy-duty prescription meds?😳

So what are you taking with that AD? Which anxiolytic are you on?

Rain always clears up eventually. It'll be your turn soon. Hang in there.🙂

It’s wild, but after two months on Albert (Viagra), I’m feeling zero effect. I don't know, maybe I'm just built different or something? 😁 Everyone keeps saying this stuff is the greatest for anxiety🤷

wearysurfer78 said:Has anyone here managed to tackle their insomnia without resorting to heavy-duty prescription meds?😳

Autogenic training is THE Greatest, at least if you ask me!

For me, it didn't last 30 days—it was only 5! It’s different for everyone. Hang in there and just know you're going to beat this awful thing. If you can, try to stay busy, even if it's just a nice daily walk in the sun, and watch what you eat. You've got this!

redpilot37 said:I don't take Norvasc. Maybe once every 5 or 6 days at most. Xanax is Ativan, if I remember right, and that just doesn't sit well with me.

Well, I'm not sure, but when you first start antidepressants, isn't it pretty standard to take an anti-anxiety med to help manage those common initial side effects?
Yeah, Ativan and Xanax are essentially the same thing.

Roger Rodriguez said:Well, I'm not sure, but when you first start antidepressants, isn't it pretty standard to take an anti-anxiety med to help manage those common initial side effects?
Yeah, Ativan and Xanax are essentially the same thing.

Well, it stopped... I can sleep now... how does that work? I have no idea when the Zoloft will actually kick in. I'm not even in a massive depression, so I'm not sure if I'll even notice the transition since it's pretty mild... mostly just stress.
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