Psychotropic medication discussion thread

Chloe Hughes6 said:☕It’s true—the neurotransmitters have simply become desensitized. Now they’ll just prescribe a different chemical cocktail to compensate. Isn't that just how it goes?

None of these benzos actually work for me. Not Ativan, not Klonopin, not anything... it’s almost like my own brain refuses to accept Valium. It just tells me that stuff isn't for me. But honestly? I still need something once in a while just to take the edge off.

brighthawk0 said:None of these benzos actually work for me. Not Ativan, not Klonopin, not anything... it’s almost like my own brain refuses to accept Valium. It just tells me that stuff isn't for me. But honestly? I still need something once in a while just to take the edge off.

I'm in the exact same boat. Nothing from that list worked for me either—I was prescribed Valium, and honestly, it didn't make a bit of difference.

brighthawk0 said:Yeah. Honestly, my Xanax doesn't do anything for me lately. Same goes for Ativan or Klonopin... nothing really works anymore.

As for my situation, I find that Xanax still manages to provide some relief after four years on the clock, but the sleep aids—specifically things like Ambien—just aren't cutting it. When you layer other issues on top of that, getting any actual rest becomes an uphill battle.

brighthawk0 said:None of these benzos actually work for me. Not Ativan, not Klonopin, not anything... it’s almost like my own brain refuses to accept Valium. It just tells me that stuff isn't for me. But honestly? I still need something once in a while just to take the edge off.

Valium works wonders for me—I've been using it for years now.

fadedbear92 said:Valium works wonders for me—I've been using it for years now.

I honestly can't figure out why my doctor won't prescribe it. I mean, I don't doubt her expertise or anything—maybe it just isn't right for me, I guess. 🤷But she keeps pushing every other benzodiazepine on me instead.

brighthawk0 said:I honestly can't figure out why my doctor won't prescribe it. I mean, I don't doubt her expertise or anything—maybe it just isn't right for me, I guess. 🤷But she keeps pushing every other benzodiazepine on me instead.

It's actually an atypical anticonvulsant used in psychiatry to help stabilize mood and prevent those massive swings—plus, it has some great anti-anxiety properties.
It isn't even a benzo; it's clonazepam.

fadedbear92 said:Valium works wonders for me—I've been using it for years now.

I second that! It always hits the mark for me... unlike Benzos, where I feel like I'm constantly having to bump up the dose just to get the same effect.

Zachary Stewart2 said:Anyone else feel like they’ve just built up a massive tolerance to their meds? Honestly—I’ve been on mine for a while now, and it feels like they barely even touch the surface anymore. It's like my body just stopped listening.

Ativan still works for me after four years. I just tweak the dose depending on how bad things are getting. Some days I need more, some days less, and right now I'm mixing them a bit. Overall, it gets the job done. Haven't even bothered trying other sedatives—never really had to.

Brandon Lopez6 said:Ativan still works for me after four years. I just tweak the dose depending on how bad things are getting. Some days I need more, some days less, and right now I'm mixing them a bit. Overall, it gets the job done. Haven't even bothered trying other sedatives—never really had to.

I’m wondering if this feeling of being totally emotionally numb will actually lift if I switch things up—like, if I stop taking my current meds or swap them for something else I already have a tolerance to? I’ve got an appointment this week, so I want to bring up switching medications... or is my psychiatrist just going to suggest it herself? I really hope she knows her stuff, because I seriously can't keep going on this same regimen forever.

brighthawk0 said:Yeah. Honestly, my Xanax doesn't do anything for me lately. Same goes for Ativan or Klonopin... nothing really works anymore.

I’m also on Xanax at night. In the beginning, it was great for helping me drift off—I’d basically just collapse onto the bed—and I’d sleep through the night. But lately, the insomnia is back. It’s been like this for a few months now. I even tried bumping up the dose, but nothing. It’s pretty obvious my Xanax just isn't hitting the mark anymore.

Zachary Stewart2 said:I’m wondering if this feeling of being totally emotionally numb will actually lift if I switch things up—like, if I stop taking my current meds or swap them for something else I already have a tolerance to? I’ve got an appointment this week, so I want to bring up switching medications... or is my psychiatrist just going to suggest it herself? I really hope she knows her stuff, because I seriously can't keep going on this same regimen forever.

I’m also on Xanax at night. In the beginning, it was great for helping me drift off—I’d basically just collapse onto the bed—and I’d sleep through the night. But lately, the insomnia is back. It’s been like this for a few months now. I even tried bumping up the dose, but nothing. It’s pretty obvious my Xanax just isn't hitting the mark anymore.

It's the same story for me. I used to rely on it for sleep, too. Maybe you should talk to your psychiatrist about getting something specific for sleep, or perhaps a different kind of anti-anxiety med.

Regarding what you mentioned about feeling emotionally numb... I've heard people experience that with one antidepressant, like Prozac, but not with another. I don't know which therapy you're currently on, but you should definitely tell your doctor so they can adjust things. I'm already on my third antidepressant, and I can honestly say Lexapro has really helped dial down my obsessive thoughts and social anxiety.

Has anyone here actually encountered or perhaps even experimented with this antidepressant, Devidon?
http://lijekovi-lijecenje.blogspot.c...razodonum.html

Zachary Stewart2 said:I’m wondering if this feeling of being totally emotionally numb will actually lift if I switch things up—like, if I stop taking my current meds or swap them for something else I already have a tolerance to? I’ve got an appointment this week, so I want to bring up switching medications... or is my psychiatrist just going to suggest it herself? I really hope she knows her stuff, because I seriously can't keep going on this same regimen forever.

I’m also on Xanax at night. In the beginning, it was great for helping me drift off—I’d basically just collapse onto the bed—and I’d sleep through the night. But lately, the insomnia is back. It’s been like this for a few months now. I even tried bumping up the dose, but nothing. It’s pretty obvious my Xanax just isn't hitting the mark anymore.

Look, Xanax isn't actually a sleep aid; it’s for anxiety, and it's incredibly easy to get hooked on it. Your body starts demanding higher and higher doses just to feel normal. If you were ever dealing with a 20mg dependency, just imagine the absolute chaos that does to your system.🙄

Gerald Torres2 said:I second that! It always hits the mark for me... unlike Benzos, where I feel like I'm constantly having to bump up the dose just to get the same effect.

So true!

Zachary Stewart2 said:Has anyone else dealt with that total emotional numbness after taking their meds? I'm curious—how long does this usually stick around, and when does it finally lift? Any advice on how to handle feeling so flat?

Xanax—and honestly, most benzos—will definitely dull your emotions. It’s not quite the same with antidepressants, though. In psychotherapy, you actually work through those feelings rather than just masking them.

fadedbear92 said:Xanax—and honestly, most benzos—will definitely dull your emotions. It’s not quite the same with antidepressants, though. In psychotherapy, you actually work through those feelings rather than just masking them.

Well, from everything I've read here on the forum regarding antidepressants, some people claim they felt totally numb on certain meds. Then again, maybe the numbness comes from the illness itself... I guess that's something worth digging into during therapy.

Jason Vaughn482 said:Has anyone here actually encountered or perhaps even experimented with this antidepressant, Devidon?
http://lijekovi-lijecenje.blogspot.c...razodonum.html

That medication isn't even on the market anymore. I used to take it, actually after coordinating specifically with my psychiatrist in Germany. It worked wonders for sleep, though I personally found it left me feeling far too lethargic the following day—though admittedly, not quite as wiped out as when I was on Callista or Q-tips. Then again, everyone reacts differently to these things. It is quite effective for anxiety, too. I would suggest asking a mental health professional for their clinical opinion, but as far as I know, you can't find it in America anymore.

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Zachary Stewart2 said:Has anyone else dealt with that total emotional numbness after taking their meds? I'm curious—how long does this usually stick around, and when does it finally lift? Any advice on how to handle feeling so flat?

What’s your dosage, and how much are you taking? Also, how many days into the treatment did this emotional numbness kick in?

brighthawk0 said:Well, from everything I've read here on the forum regarding antidepressants, some people claim they felt totally numb on certain meds. Then again, maybe the numbness comes from the illness itself... I guess that's something worth digging into during therapy.

Numb emotions? Please. It could be the illness, sure, but those feelings usually hit hardest during therapy sessions.😉

mellowtinker7 said:What’s your dosage, and how much are you taking? Also, how many days into the treatment did this emotional numbness kick in?

I've been taking three pills—Prosper, Citram, and Xanax—for over five months now. I can't say for sure, but I think the emotional numbness started creeping in after about two months... basically just as most of the initial side effects were finally dying down.

Zachary Stewart2 said:I've been taking three pills—Prosper, Citram, and Xanax—for over five months now. I can't say for sure, but I think the emotional numbness started creeping in after about two months... basically just as most of the initial side effects were finally dying down.

Uh... honestly, who knows where it's coming from? It could be the actual condition, or maybe it's just the meds. You really can't say for sure. That's probably a conversation for a psychiatrist, I guess. It also helps to know a bit more about the specific diagnosis you're dealing with.