Psychotropic medication discussion thread

Justin Rogers5 As I have observed through my own weary travels across this landscape, there exists a certain profound, almost exhausting weight to the way we navigate our existence. It is much like staring into the fog of Silent Hill—one can never quite be sure if the shadows ahead are merely trickery of the mind or something far more substantial and unforgiving. We drift through these cycles, hoping for clarity, yet often finding ourselves only deeper in the haze.
Is it actually possible to take Faverin in the morning? I’ve been trying to dose it before bed because that was the intention—it was supposed to help me drift off—but instead, it absolutely wreaks havoc on my stomach, and rather than inducing sleep, it seems to do the exact opposite. It keeps me wide awake, only for me to crash hard around 10:00 AM with this crushing, heavy exhaustion.🤷

What exactly is working for you lately? Because if you’re dealing with stomach issues—especially if you’re already struggling with an ulcer while simultaneously trying to manage it with antacids—you might really need to reconsider that AD Valdoxan. I don't know if you ever gave Prozac a shot, but honestly, it’s quite effective, and since it belongs to the same class of medication, it might offer a much smoother ride for your system.

Jason Vaughn482 said:

Justin Rogers5 As I have observed through my own weary travels across this landscape, there exists a certain profound, almost exhausting weight to the way we navigate our existence. It is much like staring into the fog of Silent Hill—one can never quite be sure if the shadows ahead are merely trickery of the mind or something far more substantial and unforgiving. We drift through these cycles, hoping for clarity, yet often finding ourselves only deeper in the haze.
Is it actually possible to take Faverin in the morning? I’ve been trying to dose it before bed because that was the intention—it was supposed to help me drift off—but instead, it absolutely wreaks havoc on my stomach, and rather than inducing sleep, it seems to do the exact opposite. It keeps me wide awake, only for me to crash hard around 10:00 AM with this crushing, heavy exhaustion.🤷

What exactly is working for you lately? Because if you’re dealing with stomach issues—especially if you’re already struggling with an ulcer while simultaneously trying to manage it with antacids—you might really need to reconsider that AD Valdoxan. I don't know if you ever gave Prozac a shot, but honestly, it’s quite effective, and since it belongs to the same class of medication, it might offer a much smoother ride for your system.

It helps me sleep, just at all the wrong times.🤣Not sure about the depression part since I haven't been on it long enough.

Justin Rogers5 said:Can you take Faverin in the morning instead? I’ve been trying to take it before bed, but it absolutely wrecks my stomach. Plus, it’s supposed to help me sleep, but it does the exact opposite. Now I’m just crashing hard around 10 AM.🤷

For me, Faverin was actually one of the better medications! However, you really ought to consult with your doctor; they will likely suggest switching from Faverin to Alice or perhaps Seroquel.😍

Chloe Hughes6 said:Oh, brilliant! Simply wonderful! Why don't you take a look at the previous posts on this forum and find my specific thread regarding Seroquel? It is also categorized as an antidepressant, yet the manufacturer has had to pay out $600,000,000 due to various lawsuits! The New York Times even ran a headline about a $560,000,000 settlement to "fix things" regarding Seroquel. The American commission told the Pentagon not to give it to soldiers in combat, yet they continue to provide it—and every doctor will insist it's a great antidepressant, even though it's primarily used for schizophrenia! It is one of the most frequently prescribed drugs in the world. Can you find me a single patient who has stayed on the exact same antidepressant long-term without their therapy being adjusted? These studies claiming antidepressants promote neurogenesis are nothing more than fabricated data, just like the claim that Seroquel is an antidepressant; in fact, it is banned for use as an antidepressant in Canada! Do you really think The New York Times would dare run a front-page exposé on pharmaceutical fraud if there weren't hard evidence? And can you even imagine the legal firepower of a company that earns more from that one supposed "antidepressant" than the entire annual budget of the Department of Defense? Where does all that money go? Why are posts pointing out the flaws and incompetence within psychopharmacology being deleted? My post about Seroquel is still here, but whether our colleagues above will let it stay, I cannot say.

Look, Seroquel is an antipsychotic, not an antidepressant. That said, it does get prescribed occasionally to people dealing with severe depression if standard antidepressants just aren't cutting it.

Chloe Hughes6 said:It is lovely that you are feeling cheerful, but won't this be short-lived? Just as Prozac stopped working for you, isn't it likely that the same will happen with Effexor? Once the neurotransmitters become saturated, won't you find yourself back at square one? Then comes a new medication, then you feel good again until the exact same thing happens... and so it goes on and on... while the brain just keeps burning out.

So, what’s even the point then? Is the goal to tackle everything in parallel—like therapy, talking things out, working on self-confidence, and learning how to actually express yourself... just so you can eventually kick the pills entirely?
My therapist actually told me that whenever that restlessness kicks in and I feel like I'm losing my mind, I should just take some Propranolol... though I rarely end up using it lately. Sometimes I'll just brew myself some St. John's Wort tea instead. I've also noticed that, fundamentally, you really have to cut out as much salt, sugar, caffeine, and alcohol as possible... this winter has been making my anxiety and jitters so much worse—I've been dealing with these constant tremors. Judging by how things are going, it seems like after a while, every single medication is going to lose its edge, leaving your system totally bogged down with toxins.

Matthew Castillo5 said:Look, Seroquel is an antipsychotic, not an antidepressant. That said, it does get prescribed occasionally to people dealing with severe depression if standard antidepressants just aren't cutting it.

@Matthew Castillo5, you hit the nail on the head regarding Seroquel. That’s actually what was prescribed to me, since my own depression is on the heavier side. I have to say, it feels quite potent; I'm taking 100mg, and in the beginning, my eyes would practically slam shut, but now, three weeks in, I can take two tablets without any issues—no drowsiness or any other annoying side effects. It really seems to be helping, even though I'm on a different brand; the generic version is essentially the same thing.
I'm not entirely sure what to say about the antidepressants, though... I tried skipping mine for just one day (I'm on Effexor 150 XL) and it was a total downward spiral... it felt like being dropped straight into Silent Hill...
What I'm trying to say is, I don't think I can function without my Effexor🙂. I hadn't fully realized just how much that medication was doing for me, or rather, how vital it is when you're battling depression. So, if it turns out I have to stay on it for the rest of my life, I guess I wouldn't see that as such a problem.☕

God, when I read through all these posts🙂—does this seriously mean there's zero chance of pulling through severe depression without pills?

I mean, besides just popping meds, are you guys actually working on yourselves? Like, are you seeing a therapist or doing anything else at all?
Because if you ask me, medication helps deal with the side effects, but it doesn't exactly fix the root cause...

Whenever I take 0.5mg of Xanax—whether it’s under the brand name Miser or Helix—it knocks me out so deeply that I wake up feeling light as a feather. I don't take it every day, just once in a while. During the day, I might take one or two 0.25mg doses, because if I go up to 0.5mg, I'll end up nodding off mid-afternoon!
So, my daily total usually tops out at 1mg of Xanax. Since the maximum dose is 6mg, it’s pretty clear I’m super sensitive to these meds. Honestly, I count myself lucky; it means I'm not actually in a super dark place since my body reacts so well to them.

Chloe Hughes6 said:Oh, brilliant! Simply wonderful! Why don't you take a look at the previous posts on this forum and find my specific thread regarding Seroquel? It is also categorized as an antidepressant, yet the manufacturer has had to pay out $600,000,000 due to various lawsuits! The New York Times even ran a headline about a $560,000,000 settlement to "fix things" regarding Seroquel. The American commission told the Pentagon not to give it to soldiers in combat, yet they continue to provide it—and every doctor will insist it's a great antidepressant, even though it's primarily used for schizophrenia! It is one of the most frequently prescribed drugs in the world. Can you find me a single patient who has stayed on the exact same antidepressant long-term without their therapy being adjusted? These studies claiming antidepressants promote neurogenesis are nothing more than fabricated data, just like the claim that Seroquel is an antidepressant; in fact, it is banned for use as an antidepressant in Canada! Do you really think The New York Times would dare run a front-page exposé on pharmaceutical fraud if there weren't hard evidence? And can you even imagine the legal firepower of a company that earns more from that one supposed "antidepressant" than the entire annual budget of the Department of Defense? Where does all that money go? Why are posts pointing out the flaws and incompetence within psychopharmacology being deleted? My post about Seroquel is still here, but whether our colleagues above will let it stay, I cannot say.

Well, I've been on nothing but Zoloft since day one, and it’s worked like a charm for me for nine whole years!

Frank Campbell said:Whenever I take 0.5mg of Xanax—whether it’s under the brand name Miser or Helix—it knocks me out so deeply that I wake up feeling light as a feather. I don't take it every day, just once in a while. During the day, I might take one or two 0.25mg doses, because if I go up to 0.5mg, I'll end up nodding off mid-afternoon!
So, my daily total usually tops out at 1mg of Xanax. Since the maximum dose is 6mg, it’s pretty clear I’m super sensitive to these meds. Honestly, I count myself lucky; it means I'm not actually in a super dark place since my body reacts so well to them.

You're still doing okay, though. That isn't exactly a dose you should be terrified of yet.
But you'll get used to it and build up a tolerance...
If you're taking about 0.75mg every single day for two months, you're already hooked.
Then it'll move to 1mg a day before you even realize it...
And suddenly you're at 2mg... and so on... it's a vicious cycle.
Just watch yourself...
Take care.

Has anyone here actually tried or used AD Valdoxan??

Rebecca Booth4 said:Has anyone here actually tried or used AD Valdoxan??

I was on it for about two months. To be honest, I didn't feel any real benefit regarding my depression—at least not for me. On the plus side, though, it helps you sleep incredibly well.🙂

Kate Foster26 said:I was on it for about two months. To be honest, I didn't feel any real benefit regarding my depression—at least not for me. On the plus side, though, it helps you sleep incredibly well.🙂

I was really hoping this would work out, mostly because it’s one of the few antidepressants I haven't tried yet.🙂🙂Whatever, thanks anyway.

Rebecca Booth4 said:I was really hoping this would work out, mostly because it’s one of the few antidepressants I haven't tried yet.🙂🙂Whatever, thanks anyway.

Give it a shot. It might work out okay for you, but honestly, for that kind of money, it really should be working flawlessly. Oh well...

fadedbear92 said:If you look back through this thread, you can see my whole journey with Valdoxan from start to finish. It was roughly between late August and early September.
It just didn't do anything for me... even though everyone and their mother seems to be talking about it lately, and now suddenly everybody is switching over to it... personally, I felt zero effect.

So, in your honest opinion, what’s the "best" antidepressant out there??

Effexor!

Got both Sanval and Calixta

I was wondering if anyone here has experience using this combo
Do I actually need to take the Sanval to sleep if I’m already taking Calixta right before bed?

Also, how do you feel when you wake up in the morning? That’s a huge factor for me.

And is the whole thing about weight gain actually true, or just a myth?

Honestly, Calixta just had me completely wiped out... I was basically a zombie, sleeping through half my life 24/7. It definitely wasn't the right move for me.

Rebecca Booth4 said:So, in your honest opinion, what’s the "best" antidepressant out there??

The truth is—there isn't one single "best" medication that works for everyone—it really just depends on the individual person.

Matthew White4 said:Honestly, Calixta just had me completely wiped out... I was basically a zombie, sleeping through half my life 24/7. It definitely wasn't the right move for me.

Man, how much were you taking? My doctor had me on half a pill for the first week, and then moved me up to the full 30 mg dose.