Psychotropic medication discussion thread

Effexor rules !!Wellbutrin😂 Hard house generation😍 Is sex okay?

wiredmason56 said:Effexor rules !!Wellbutrin😂 Hard house generation😍 Is sex okay?

Oh, absolutely. Effexor rules, but I can't say the same for Wellbutrin. I tried taking it once, and honestly, it was just miserable; I felt so nauseous I thought I might actually throw up. It was like my brain wouldn't stop sending these frantic signals, forcing me to stay in constant motion. I couldn't even sit still for a second, and on top of all that, the heartburn was just relentless. I won't be going back to that ever again.

Hannah Foster6 said:Hey everyone... I was wondering, what actually happens if you have about two glasses of wine, and then maybe five hours later, you take a Xanax—or just some other tiny dose of a pill? I totally get that you aren't supposed to mix alcohol with meds, but I’m just curious if there are any weird side effects if you wait a few hours rather than taking them at the exact same time, like within an hour of each other. Has anyone here dealt with something similar or had any experiences they can share?

I’m not really worried about it specifically. It’s definitely not recommended, but still...
The wine might hit you a bit harder than usual.😁

My fellow forum members, I’m still somewhat reeling from everything. Tonight was truly something else, wasn't it? For me, at least, 🤣 🤣

Kenneth Scott41 said:My fellow forum members, I’m still somewhat reeling from everything. Tonight was truly something else, wasn't it? For me, at least, 🤣 🤣

But honestly, what are you even talking about? What on earth does any of that have to do with psychopharmacology? 😁

By the way, please don't take this the wrong way, but is there any chance you might be dealing with BPD? There is just a certain BPD vibe radiating from your posts. 😛

Anthony Lopez8 said:But honestly, what are you even talking about? What on earth does any of that have to do with psychopharmacology? 😁

By the way, please don't take this the wrong way, but is there any chance you might be dealing with BPD? There is just a certain BPD vibe radiating from your posts. 😛

Could you perhaps explain to me exactly what someone with BPD goes through? Like, how does their day look, or what kind of symptoms are we actually talking about?

Kenneth Scott41 said:Could you perhaps explain to me exactly what someone with BPD goes through? Like, how does their day look, or what kind of symptoms are we actually talking about?

I’ll give you a bit of a summary here; I don't have any firsthand experience, nor did I arrive at these conclusions through some rigorous scientific study. This is really just based on my own intuition... 😬

Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder
1. Desperate attempts to avoid perceived or actual abandonment by others.
2. Unstable and intense interpersonal relationships, characterized by alternating between extreme idealization of others (typically when they meet certain expectations) and extreme devaluation (usually once the individual feels let down). It is this black-and-white cognitive style—there is no middle ground, only extremes. A person is either an angel or a monster.
3. Identity disturbance: a fragmented or unclear sense of self.
4. Impulsivity in at least two areas that are potentially self-destructive (such as compulsive shopping, risky sexual behavior, substance abuse, reckless driving, or binge eating).
5. Recurrent suicidal behavior, gestures, or threats, as well as self-harming behaviors (like cutting).
6. Affective instability (mood swings that shift from euphoria to total depression—again, the extremes) and heightened sensitivity to external stressors (for instance, bouts of intense depression or anxiety that can last from a few hours to several days).
7. A chronic feeling of internal emptiness.
8. Inappropriate, intense anger or difficulty managing rage (such as frequent outbursts or constant irritability).
9. Transient paranoia, often triggered by high stress or severe dissociative symptoms (feelings of unreality).

Diagnosing Borderline Personality Disorder
If an individual consistently exhibits five out of these nine symptoms over a sustained period, it is highly probable that they meet the criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder.

When individuals with BPD feel cared for, they may still experience loneliness or feelings of abandonment, which often necessitates clinical intervention due to comorbid depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, or past traumatic experiences. However, the moment they perceive abandonment from a loved one, their mood undergoes a dramatic and volatile shift.
They frequently exhibit disproportionate anger followed by a radical shift in perspective regarding themselves, others, and the world at large—swinging violently between hatred and love, with no neutral territory in between. Those struggling with BPD who feel abandoned or isolated may even question their own existence, experiencing a sense of derealization. They can become incredibly irritable, leading to impulsive decisions like frequently changing partners or turning to drugs. Occasionally, they may drift so far from reality that they experience brief psychotic episodes, paranoia, or hallucinations.

In the U.S., people with BPD typically seek help from primary care physicians, though they often delay medical visits despite recurring crises or vague complaints, and frequently struggle to adhere to treatment plans. Borderline Personality Disorder remains one of the most common personality disorders treated by psychiatrists, largely because those living with it possess a relentless, almost desperate need for care and validation.

I just got back from the ER—well, the psychiatric ward, really—after my doctor decided to bump my Quetiapine up to 200 and put me on Klonopin three times a day. It’s probably a good thing he didn't prescribe Zoloft... which, if I recall correctly, seems to be pretty much trashed and constantly criticized by everyone on these forums here. 🤣

Ah, my little Klonopin doses three times a day 😁, blue as can be, of course.

It’s the blue one, 10mg if I recall correctly... so you're already pretty much blind to its effects. Enjoy the thrill of nothing happening. 😉

I’ve been on Zoloft for about ten days now at a 25 mg dosage, and if I’m being perfectly honest, I feel significantly worse than I did before I even started this regimen. It’s as though the fog has thickened rather than lifted. What am I supposed to expect when I eventually transition up to 50 mg? At the moment, it feels like I’m sinking deeper into a depressive state; there is absolutely no motivation left in my system, and my only true desire is to remain tucked under the covers all day long... hm, I simply don't know.

mistycrane19 said:It’s the blue one, 10mg if I recall correctly... so you're already pretty much blind to its effects. Enjoy the thrill of nothing happening. 😉

As for me, I barely even feel them anymore. I think I've just become far too accustomed to the sensation over time.

@Anthony Lopez8 I don't have BPD or any of that other stuff. To be honest, I don't experience any of those symptoms you listed, nor do I really understand them at all.

Kenneth Scott41 said:@Anthony Lopez8 I don't have BPD or any of that other stuff. To be honest, I don't experience any of those symptoms you listed, nor do I really understand them at all.

Well, it would certainly be unusual if you actually had it without being aware of it, wouldn't it? I mean, unless a doctor has already officially handed you a diagnosis, it’s unlikely you'd just be oblivious. I was merely asking out of pure curiosity. 😉

As for psychiatric medications, I don't have much to contribute to the specific topic right now, other than noting that I recently went completely off my antidepressants, anxiolytics, and antipsychotics altogether. Somehow, against all odds, I seem to be doing perfectly fine. I suppose I'm just one of those odd ones out...🤣

Kenneth Scott41 said:As for me, I barely even feel them anymore. I think I've just become far too accustomed to the sensation over time.

That’s exactly my point. Look, if you try to quit (assuming you survive), you're going to face some nasty issues...

I'll skip that whole chapter. I'd rather die than go through it again.

Jason Vaughn482 said:I’ve been on Zoloft for about ten days now at a 25 mg dosage, and if I’m being perfectly honest, I feel significantly worse than I did before I even started this regimen. It’s as though the fog has thickened rather than lifted. What am I supposed to expect when I eventually transition up to 50 mg? At the moment, it feels like I’m sinking deeper into a depressive state; there is absolutely no motivation left in my system, and my only true desire is to remain tucked under the covers all day long... hm, I simply don't know.

I was on Prozac too. They were my very first antidepressants and they didn't help me at all—if anything, I felt exactly like you do. I stayed on them for a month or two, then tapered off without any issues and moved on to something else (can't remember the exact name)...

Arthur Vaughn2 said:I was on Prozac too. They were my very first antidepressants and they didn't help me at all—if anything, I felt exactly like you do. I stayed on them for a month or two, then tapered off without any issues and moved on to something else (can't remember the exact name)...

Hmm, thanks for the insight... the side effects aren't exactly catastrophic, but I feel like a shell of myself. I’m constantly drifting in and out of sleep, and while anxiety has always been my primary demon rather than depression, this medication has pushed me straight into a depressive slump. I think I'm going to call it quits on these.

Jason Vaughn482 said:Hmm, thanks for the insight... the side effects aren't exactly catastrophic, but I feel like a shell of myself. I’m constantly drifting in and out of sleep, and while anxiety has always been my primary demon rather than depression, this medication has pushed me straight into a depressive slump. I think I'm going to call it quits on these.

Don't just quit on your own. Talk to your psychiatrist first; it’s probably smarter than that... 😉

Arthur Vaughn2 said:Don't just quit on your own. Talk to your psychiatrist first; it’s probably smarter than that... 😉

Honestly, I am the absolute worst kind of patient; I tend to treat my medical regimen like a series of suggestions rather than instructions, mostly because I harbor a deep-seated skepticism toward these pharmaceutical interventions. As it stands, I just took half of my 25 mg dose, and if I wake up tomorrow feeling like garbage, I’m simply done with it... personally, I find that Xanax is the only thing that actually provides me with any semblance of relief.

Jason Vaughn482 said:Honestly, I am the absolute worst kind of patient; I tend to treat my medical regimen like a series of suggestions rather than instructions, mostly because I harbor a deep-seated skepticism toward these pharmaceutical interventions. As it stands, I just took half of my 25 mg dose, and if I wake up tomorrow feeling like garbage, I’m simply done with it... personally, I find that Xanax is the only thing that actually provides me with any semblance of relief.

Stick with it for at least two weeks—if it doesn't work, demand something else. That's your right.