Psychotropic medication discussion thread

What does it have to do with the topic that Girl is in college and therefore deserves to be self-important instead of popping Dormicum like "some people"? Who exactly are these pill-poppers—are they somehow less worthy of psychotropic drugs than everyone else? You managed to cram all that into one sentence. Something isn't right with that Girl🤷

Ryan Palmer2 said:What do you mean?!

If that's the case, then I guess they're out there selling snake oil all over the world.

Sure, you can definitely prove through testing that life doesn't exist without a brain. 😂 Watch what you say. 😂

If you refuse to see it, then they’re the ones who are crazy. 😂 They hand out dangerous drugs under the guise of a "chemical imbalance"—something that has never been proven because it simply doesn't exist. 😂 And they'll admit it, dead serious, when you get close with a microphone and a camera.

Of course suffering is real, but they don't actually know how to help, nor is that their intention.

Harsh, but true.

And why should they show up? Because people come here looking for help. 😕

As for the internet, you're literally using it right now to post this. 😂 😂 😂

Do you actually know anything about chemical balance or imbalances? Like, do you even have a clue what you're talking about?
Are psychiatrists supposed to just wander onto an online forum to help people out????
This is ridiculous! Who am I even arguing with right now!!!
And I'm not writing online.😂
Honestly, you really need to take a step back and think about the nonsense you're spewing here. If you want to actually make sense, you need at least a tiny shred of knowledge, and you clearly don't have it.
Psychology isn't some playground for people like you; it's a scientific discipline, and you should probably learn something about it before jumping into a debate.
I'm sorry, but I don't see any point in wasting my breath on empty conversations with you.

dustygardener25 said:What does it have to do with the topic that Girl is in college and therefore deserves to be self-important instead of popping Dormicum like "some people"? Who exactly are these pill-poppers—are they somehow less worthy of psychotropic drugs than everyone else? You managed to cram all that into one sentence. Something isn't right with that Girl🤷

Nah, you're missing the mark. Girl isn't acting superior at all. She just gets pissed when someone who clearly hasn't done their homework tries to shove their twisted opinions down everyone's throats and messes things up for the rest of us. That’s really all there is to it.
It seems like some folks here are just bothered because she's educated, and since having a degree usually means knowing a bit more than they do, they try to tear down every single point she makes in the most pathetic way possible.

I went ahead and reported everything to the admin because someone seriously needs to clean up this mess and see what kind of chaos has been brewing here over the last few days. Honestly, it's pathetic how you guys try to lead vulnerable people down such dangerous paths just by pretending you actually have some kind of expertise—it’s shameful, really. This used to be a place where people could just vent their own personal frustrations, but now? You’re all just acting like absolute amateurs who don't know the first thing about what they're talking about. ☕

Kenneth Scott41 said:You forgot to factor in that certain level of aggression and that "I know everything" attitude she carries, which usually shows up in her posts while she's sitting at home under her parents' roof feeling frustrated. Let's be realistic... it's pretty obvious.

😕 I don't get it. maybe my brain is already shrinking.

dustygardener25 said:What does it have to do with the topic that Girl is in college and therefore deserves to be self-important instead of popping Dormicum like "some people"? Who exactly are these pill-poppers—are they somehow less worthy of psychotropic drugs than everyone else? You managed to cram all that into one sentence. Something isn't right with that Girl🤷

Look, if you pull one single post out of context, of course it’s going to sound exactly like what you just wrote... 🙄

It’s not about saying people on Ambien are worth less, period. But we’ve got someone here acting like it’s perfectly fine—hell, even desirable—to use them that way, which is just straight-up ignorant. This forum is supposed to be a place for people looking for actual advice and help regarding their medication, not a dumping ground for personal frustrations or some weird encouragement to just black out every weekend. I don't know how much clearer I can make that. ☕

Look, this is a public forum. Anyone can weigh in on whatever they want, and I’ve already said my piece regarding psychotropic meds. If "girl" wants to stay worked up about it, there's nothing I can do to change her mind 🤷 Maybe she can figure it out herself. 🤷

Robert Collins2 said:I went ahead and reported everything to the admin because someone seriously needs to clean up this mess and see what kind of chaos has been brewing here over the last few days. Honestly, it's pathetic how you guys try to lead vulnerable people down such dangerous paths just by pretending you actually have some kind of expertise—it’s shameful, really. This used to be a place where people could just vent their own personal frustrations, but now? You’re all just acting like absolute amateurs who don't know the first thing about what they're talking about. ☕

It’s actually the psychiatrists who mislead people by pretending they have all the answers. ☕ They're the ones acting like uneducated amateurs, venting their own frustrations. To you, whoever you are, I wish you nothing but the best.

Your "opinion" isn't even yours, honestly—it’s just a massive pile of biased, straight-up dangerous misinformation that ends up hurting people actually struggling with mental health issues. Like, what exactly are you trying to convince them of here? That they're all going to turn into mass shooters just because they're prescribed Ritalin? It’s honestly pathetic how you're making people feel ashamed of being sick. A lot of these folks don't even feel comfortable enough to walk into a doctor's office, so this is basically the only place they can go to find any actual info or help.

Seriously, get a grip. Are you out here peddling this kind of nonsense to people dealing with epilepsy on anticonvulsants, or folks with heart conditions and asthma too?

Ryan Palmer2 said:Then how do you explain psychiatrists basically admitting they're flying blind? No standardized tests, no hard evidence, and zero track record of actually curing anyone. Isn't that just a massive breach of trust? People put their faith in these doctors and swallow all kinds of junk, believing they're dealing with someone competent and well-meaning, when in reality—it’s a scam. 🤷

Come on...

Where are you even getting this from? Are they really openly admitting they have no clue and are just messing with people? Like, they meet up once a week for coffee, laugh at gullible fools, and gossip about their patients' private lives?
I know people who recovered from depression. I also know people who didn't. Similarly, I know some people who beat cancer, and others who didn't. Are we going to label oncologists charlatans just because a significant number of their patients die?

Hey everyone, I’ve officially become a resource. If you want more info, feel free to dive in; if not, no big deal. Wishing you all the best.

"CCHR was co-founded in 1969 by the Church of Scientology"... hahahahaha, I'm not even going to finish reading this. Thanks for the link, I guess.

Oh sure, just living in total silence, snacking on some gourmet treats and acting all high and mighty, right?

So I'm the crazy one because I'm on Paxil and seeing a psychiatrist? Please. That guy Tom Cruise is basically a walking textbook for psychopathology. He’s a walking chauvinist, totally schizoid-paranoid, a complete control freak—honestly, he's just prime material for any shrink out there! ☕

I bet he's taking something for his nerves himself. Maybe since he stopped jumping all over the couch during Oprah Winfrey's shows, he finally calmed down a little bit, haha.

Look, just because you haven't found your way out of this funk yet, it doesn't mean there isn't a path forward for anyone else somewhere out there.😉

Hey Robert Collins2 and guys, things are really heating up lately.
Honestly, don't let anyone or anything get under your skin or
bother you.
Just let people stay stuck in their own ignorance.

Every once in a while, someone pops up claiming we’re all just victims of some grand conspiracy, being forced to take pills we don't even need...
Look, I take Paxil because it works for me, not because I was coerced 🙄 There's really no point in getting into heated arguments with people like that; they usually just end up starting massive flame wars in threads about psych meds and stuff like that.
Anyway, let's just wait for the moderators 😬

Roger Rodriguez said:Every once in a while, someone pops up claiming we’re all just victims of some grand conspiracy, being forced to take pills we don't even need...
Look, I take Paxil because it works for me, not because I was coerced 🙄 There's really no point in getting into heated arguments with people like that; they usually just end up starting massive flame wars in threads about psych meds and stuff like that.
Anyway, let's just wait for the moderators 😬

I agree that doctors jump to medication way too easily. They swap pills constantly and put far too much emphasis on the drugs themselves, which can turn people into zombies in certain cases. That isn't just my take; I believe even pioneers of American psychiatry like Dr. Bauer would agree. I'm on Paxil myself, and I've also taken Dormicum, even though the instructions say you shouldn't use it for more than two weeks. As for Robert Collins2, I don't know why she feels the need to act superior and lecture everyone. She isn't a pharmacist, after all, and acting like your education makes you better than others is just a sign of insecurity. Some of her posts feel immature and childish. There's really no point in tattling to the moderators, who already have enough on their plates just managing this place. Why spend time online doing free labor for a portal? Personally, I know people who were completely zombified by pharmacotherapy—meds that absolutely wrecked their brains. I say that with full responsibility. Only a fool would be prescribed Lexapro, for example. It's an outdated drug that destroys both the mind and the body.

dustygardener25 said:I agree that doctors jump to medication way too easily. They swap pills constantly and put far too much emphasis on the drugs themselves, which can turn people into zombies in certain cases. That isn't just my take; I believe even pioneers of American psychiatry like Dr. Bauer would agree. I'm on Paxil myself, and I've also taken Dormicum, even though the instructions say you shouldn't use it for more than two weeks. As for Robert Collins2, I don't know why she feels the need to act superior and lecture everyone. She isn't a pharmacist, after all, and acting like your education makes you better than others is just a sign of insecurity. Some of her posts feel immature and childish. There's really no point in tattling to the moderators, who already have enough on their plates just managing this place. Why spend time online doing free labor for a portal? Personally, I know people who were completely zombified by pharmacotherapy—meds that absolutely wrecked their brains. I say that with full responsibility. Only a fool would be prescribed Lexapro, for example. It's an outdated drug that destroys both the mind and the body.

Honestly, I don't see any reason to discuss individual forum behavior in a thread like this. A certain user has probably written twenty posts over three pages, and almost none of them actually relate to the topic—all because several users (myself included) pointed out they were talking nonsense. Isn't there a difference between sharing an opinion and stubbornly insisting on something without any arguments while insulting others?

Anyway, yes, I also know people for whom medication did more harm than good. However, almost all of those individuals made mistakes along the way—either they took their meds without proper supervision (like a friend with schizophrenia who didn't check in with his doctor for nearly two years despite being told to return every two months), or they played around with their dosages, or they mixed their meds with things they shouldn't have.
I haven't met a single person who followed their medication schedule perfectly, attended psychotherapy regularly, and kept up with all their check-ups, only to have a breakdown. That doesn't mean such people don't exist, but if we're looking at the facts—a friend of mine passed away after her asthma treatment was changed. How many people suffer severe consequences from taking "less dangerous" medications? I mean, even Aspirin can hurt you if you're hypersensitive to salicylates; that doesn't make Aspirin a poison or the doctor who prescribed it an idiot, does it?

Sakoman specialized in dealing with alcoholics and junkies, so don't even try me—I'll report you to the cops in a heartbeat. You have absolutely no right to go digging up anyone's personal info; that's straight-up illegal in this country. We were just grabbing coffee, hahahaha. 😍

Might be a dumb question, but here goes... can increased urination be a side effect of antidepressants? Specifically, someone’s taking Xanax and two Effexor pills at night before bed... and they're basically peeing out all their fluids throughout the night....
The instructions don't mention anything about this kind of side effect, but has anyone else dealt with this while on these meds? Thanks in advance.