Psychotropic medication discussion thread

brighthawk0 said: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.

I’m pretty sure it’s the meds—honestly, I think it's from those tablets they put me on. They actually diagnosed me with BPD, too. I really doubt it's some underlying medical condition though... because if I was actually sick like that, I would've felt totally wiped out a long time ago.

Chloe Hughes6 said:That is simply the effect of the medication! Isn't it true that the more pills you take, the more likely you are to feel that way? It isn't an absolute rule, of course, but in most cases, it certainly is.

So, does that still play a part even after everyone’s become more tolerant?

Chloe Hughes6 said:I honestly have no idea how to address your daily 300mg regimen. You aren't even the individual being discussed here! Furthermore, I cannot speak to specific dosages or the medications patients take while they act as a defensive shield for Big Pharma. That is where the real issue lies. Those superficial two-minute check-ups have become all too common lately. The real problem is simply sedating someone with medication just to ensure they stay quiet.

I think you're really overreacting here. For a lot of people, these medications are a total lifesaver—many wouldn't even be able to function without them. And look, obviously psychotherapy is the most critical part of the process. I realize getting coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield can be a massive headache, but it isn't impossible or out of reach.

Does tolerance mean the medication has stopped working, or does it mean an addiction has developed? Perhaps it's actually both! And if that sense of emotional numbness is being caused by the drug itself, does that feeling ever truly subside in cases of tolerance?
That's my first question, but I also have a more general curiosity. It seems to me that in America and throughout the North America, people say they "drink" their pills. However, in other languages and cultures, isn't it more common to say one "takes" them, at least as far as I am aware? 😂😂

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Chloe Hughes6 says: Tolerance means the medication isn't working effectively anymore, or perhaps a dependency has developed—it could even be both. If that sense of emotional numbness is caused by tolerance, it won't just go away on its own. That’s my first point, but I also have a general question. It seems to me that only here in America and throughout the North America do people say they "drink" their pills. In other languages and cultures, at least as far as I know, you "take" them.😂😂

I think you might be overstating things a bit; I have to agree with Rachel. Of course, life is best lived without any medication at all, but it feels like people have become hyper-focused on psychopharmaceuticals lately.

By the way, if we're considered savages for "drinking" our medicine based on your linguistic observation, then Scandinavians are even worse because they say they "eat" their medication. Haha. And honestly, I end up devouring them when I'm over there, because the depression and anxiety can be unbearable—just given the local vibe and mentality. Brrrr.

Skickas FR

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Chloe Hughes6 says: Tolerance means the medication isn't working effectively anymore, or perhaps a dependency has developed—it could even be both. If that sense of emotional numbness is caused by tolerance, it won't just go away on its own. That’s my first point, but I also have a general question. It seems to me that only here in America and throughout the North America do people say they "drink" their pills. In other languages and cultures, at least as far as I know, you "take" them.😂😂

I think you might be overstating things a bit; I have to agree with Rachel. Of course, life is best lived without any medication at all, but it feels like people have become hyper-focused on psychopharmaceuticals lately.

By the way, if we're considered savages for "drinking" our medicine based on your linguistic observation, then Scandinavians are even worse because they say they "eat" their medication. Haha. And honestly, I end up devouring them when I'm over there, because the depression and anxiety can be unbearable—just given the local vibe and mentality. Brrrr.

Skickas FR

😂🤣😍

There's plenty more of us out here

God, I totally overdid it with my meds today—and right after lunch, too🤣

Haha, you're absolutely crazy 😁

Skickas FR

restlesstrucker15 said:Haha, you're absolutely crazy 😁

Skickas FR

I am—still am—and honestly, probably for life.🤣

Two months on Paxil 2 x100mg, and things are looking up, I guess. The obsessions have dialed back significantly, which helps me make much more rational decisions. I still deal with bits of anxiety every now and then, but the main thing is that I’m functioning way better in social settings—and honestly, fixing my social anxiety was the whole point of this treatment. 🎉

Anyway, maybe this helps someone out.

brighthawk0 said:Two months on Paxil 2 x100mg, and things are looking up, I guess. The obsessions have dialed back significantly, which helps me make much more rational decisions. I still deal with bits of anxiety every now and then, but the main thing is that I’m functioning way better in social settings—and honestly, fixing my social anxiety was the whole point of this treatment. 🎉

Anyway, maybe this helps someone out.

That's what I'm talking about! Keep crushing it!! 👍 👍

brighthawk0 said:Two months on Paxil 2 x100mg, and things are looking up, I guess. The obsessions have dialed back significantly, which helps me make much more rational decisions. I still deal with bits of anxiety every now and then, but the main thing is that I’m functioning way better in social settings—and honestly, fixing my social anxiety was the whole point of this treatment. 🎉

Anyway, maybe this helps someone out.

That is a fantastic medication; if I say it works, then it truly works!

brighthawk0 said:Two months on Paxil 2 x100mg, and things are looking up, I guess. The obsessions have dialed back significantly, which helps me make much more rational decisions. I still deal with bits of anxiety every now and then, but the main thing is that I’m functioning way better in social settings—and honestly, fixing my social anxiety was the whole point of this treatment. 🎉

Anyway, maybe this helps someone out.

That's great! It worked well for me back in the day too; it really is a solid option when you need that anti-anxiety effect.😉

Chloe Hughes6 said:It seems we are once again merely rehashing the information already printed on the medication insert inside the box. We find ourselves waiting for answers to questions that are also readily available on the leaflet and online. Please, just bear with me for a moment.🍿

People have every right to ask what happened to one another and how everyone is holding up; after all, this forum is meant to cover every living soul here.
I am not entirely sure why this bothers you so much. In my view, people generally find more comfort in hearing the voice of a living, breathing person who can confirm they aren't alone, regardless of what some official paperwork might say. I truly believe there is a profound therapeutic value in sharing these experiences with others who are on the same medication. After all, this isn't a specialized forum for pharmacists or medical professionals to debate drug efficacy; it is a space for real people.

Skickas FR

brighthawk0 said:Two months on Paxil 2 x100mg, and things are looking up, I guess. The obsessions have dialed back significantly, which helps me make much more rational decisions. I still deal with bits of anxiety every now and then, but the main thing is that I’m functioning way better in social settings—and honestly, fixing my social anxiety was the whole point of this treatment. 🎉

Anyway, maybe this helps someone out.

Glad for you. Just wondering if you felt sleepy at first? And do you take it morning and night, or just once? My issue is always drowsiness because of work—when I was on Calixt, getting up at 6 AM was rough. I'm looking into Paxil because the Effexor I'm on now hasn't quite done the trick. I'm doing better than last year, sure, but the anxiety persists and I still need Xanax—though maybe half as much as before, but I'm still on it daily.

Paul Newman5 said:Glad for you. Just wondering if you felt sleepy at first? And do you take it morning and night, or just once? My issue is always drowsiness because of work—when I was on Calixt, getting up at 6 AM was rough. I'm looking into Paxil because the Effexor I'm on now hasn't quite done the trick. I'm doing better than last year, sure, but the anxiety persists and I still need Xanax—though maybe half as much as before, but I'm still on it daily.

Paxil is definitely a downer—it made me drowsy during those first two weeks, but after that, I felt great. Like I mentioned before, it works wonders for anxiety.

Effexor is more of a stimulant; it wakes you right up, and it actually gave me insomnia.

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fadedbear92 said:Paxil is definitely a downer—it made me drowsy during those first two weeks, but after that, I felt great. Like I mentioned before, it works wonders for anxiety.

Effexor is more of a stimulant; it wakes you right up, and it actually gave me insomnia.

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Effexor works fine for me. It doesn't give me those crazy energy spikes and hasn't caused major issues, though it didn't fully kill off my anxiety either. At least it wasn't as brutal as Lexapro or Luxeta were for me.

Paul Newman5 said:Effexor works fine for me. It doesn't give me those crazy energy spikes and hasn't caused major issues, though it didn't fully kill off my anxiety either. At least it wasn't as brutal as Lexapro or Luxeta were for me.

Lexapro was the same for me—I could only stomach it for three weeks.

Paul Newman5 said:Effexor works fine for me. It doesn't give me those crazy energy spikes and hasn't caused major issues, though it didn't fully kill off my anxiety either. At least it wasn't as brutal as Lexapro or Luxeta were for me.

Paxil 2 x100mg didn't completely wipe out my anxiety either, but I guess I feel about 40% better. My boyfriend put it pretty well; he said, "you aren't stuck in that dark, gloomy little world of yours anymore."
Zoloft actually cleared up my depression entirely—it gave me such an incredible boost—but those obsessive thoughts that haunt me 24/7 never really left, which is why I switched over to Paxil. And, well... let's just say instead of being obsessed with nonsense from the moment I wake up, it's down to maybe two hours a day. I suppose I'll take that as progress. Honestly, it didn't fix the depression completely, but I guess you can't have everything. It feels a bit silly to switch to Paxil or Effexor or whatever else is left on the list just to wait all over again for results to kick in.

Is Eglonyla behaving like some kind of narcotic that just sends you straight to bed?

Eric Mitchell55 said:Well, if 62mg is enough to take down a rhino, what am I supposed to do with the 300mg I’m taking every single day? 🙄 It’s true that I spend most of my time sleeping and don't feel quite as drowsy as I used to, but then again, my situation is a bit more complicated than what was mentioned above.
I mean, I'm dealing with schizophrenia and borderline personality disorder on top of everything else...

Alexiss, are you on any other medications? My brother had his dose lowered to 37.5 mg, but even combining it with Risperdal and Prozac, he’s still exhausted—just totally wiped out. He isn't sleeping quite as much as before, but he's still sleeping a ton. He only takes 1 mg of Lorazepam at night.
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James Gray33 said:Alexiss, are you on any other medications? My brother had his dose lowered to 37.5 mg, but even combining it with Risperdal and Prozac, he’s still exhausted—just totally wiped out. He isn't sleeping quite as much as before, but he's still sleeping a ton. He only takes 1 mg of Lorazepam at night.
Thanks

Right now, I'm taking Zyprexa, Zoloft, Effexor, Klonopin, and Cogentin.
Lately, I've been having such a hard time waking up in the morning. It's like my alarm doesn't even register; my parents actually have to come in and try to wake me up five or six times before I finally get out of bed. Even then, I feel exhausted until about 5:00 PM, and then suddenly, it's like a switch flips and I'm wide awake, unable to drift off until at least midnight...