Amber1974

Amber1974

Student
Dec 9, 2018
147
Been on Prozac since early 90's, tried to get off them many times but ultimately can't, I just go back downhill into suicidal depression and anxiety, going to have to take them rest of life oh well :nomouth:
 
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Johnnythefox

Johnnythefox

Que sera sera
Nov 11, 2018
3,129
Been on Prozac since early 90's, tried to get off them many times but ultimately can't, I just go back downhill into suicidal depression and anxiety, going to have to take them rest of life oh well :nomouth:
I was on them for a few months, I've now been off them for a couple of weeks.
 
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Sixfeetunder

Sixfeetunder

Specialist
Jan 12, 2019
319
I take an SSRI at a low dose as a sleeping aid. My psychiatrist won't prescribe me other sleeping aids, but I want to go off SSRIs.
 
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Sick Boy

Sick Boy

Student
Oct 19, 2018
186
5 years ago I was on prozac for two years,it helped me lot with depression and anxiety but it caused me hypomania so i stoped
 
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Faulisdead

Faulisdead

Member
Feb 9, 2019
70
I've been on Prozac for the last 4 years. Has been working well until the last year.
 
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Amber1974

Amber1974

Student
Dec 9, 2018
147
I'm lucky in that the Prozac causes no side effects for me at all
 
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BaconCheeseburger

BaconCheeseburger

Comfort-eating
Aug 4, 2018
693
I was on antidepressants from 15-24 (I'm 25 now). I was told that when I came off them I came across as more lively and alert, but at the same time I've also internally felt ten times worse (and now wanting to research partial suspension)
 
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SeekingSolace

SeekingSolace

‘The sleep of reason breeds monsters’ -Goya
Jan 28, 2019
139
I tried Prozac and various other antidepressants but found them to be counterproductive. They didn't lessen my depression/anxiety, however they did make it impossible for me to orgasm. :-/

I ended up giving up on antidepressants. I have heard that they've helped many people though.
 
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faex42

faex42

Experienced
Oct 19, 2018
213
Started Wellbutrin now moving to 300 mg Hoping for the best
I have been on so many AD meds with noxious side effects. I liked the old MAOIs. They were truly helpful unfortunately I became allergic to Nardil which had likely saved my life. I had to discontinue Marplan because they stopped making it since few people used it. I tried Parnate recently but I found it to produce too many side effects including hypertension.
I understand why many people hate meds but were it not for Nardil and Marplan, I doubt I'd be alive today.
 
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Logic

Student
Dec 20, 2018
172
Been on Prozac since early 90's, tried to get off them many times but ultimately can't, I just go back downhill into suicidal depression and anxiety, going to have to take them rest of life oh well :nomouth:

Your downhill is probably caused by withdraw from the antidepressant. Keep in mind the placebo of antidepressants is always a higher percentage than the actual treatment in the treatment of depression. Ie the effect may be 80% placebo and 20% the drug. Antidepressants effective rates are very disappointing with Ivan Kirch(head placebo researcher at Harvard arguing his meta analysis prove antidepressants are equal to a palcebo) While I disagree with Ivan Kirsch- the studies clearly prove treatment options such as exercise are generally as effective as the drug itself for most forms of depression and anxiety.
 
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Norest4thewicked

Norest4thewicked

Losing it
Nov 4, 2018
270
Currently on mirtazapine and Sertraline
 
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SHThrowAway213

SHThrowAway213

That's the hell I live with
Apr 19, 2018
658
I'm an Risperdone which is an antipsychotic, I have been in Sertraline before, {I might need to start it again
 
felix

felix

Experienced
Jan 25, 2019
257
Been on Prozac since early 90's, tried to get off them many times but ultimately can't, I just go back downhill into suicidal depression and anxiety, going to have to take them rest of life oh well :nomouth:
I'm on lexapro
 
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Battered_Seoul

Experienced
Jun 13, 2018
252
Try L-theanine. Straightened my fatigue and focus right out.
 
TheCrow

TheCrow

Invisible Spirit
Sep 26, 2018
802
I tried Prozac and various other antidepressants...they did make it impossible for me to orgasm. :-/
Dude, right?! Even with some incredibly valiant efforts, it was impossible with one of the SSRIs I was on. Wtf?! Lol.

I'm on 400 mg of Wellbutrin now for neuropathic pain. But I've found that it has improved my motivation and mood a little bit. I mean, not to where I'm a normal person, but now I shower more frequently and keep my apartment a little cleaner even when someone isn't coming over. I've also used it to quit smoking 2x in the past, and it totally works for that.
 
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Shady33

Shady33

Student
May 25, 2018
117
I am 90mg of duloxetine, soon 120 mg. 10 mg of mianserine. 10 mg zolpidem. Unfortunately this is not enough to make me love life!
 
DownInaHole

DownInaHole

Not so wise
Jan 4, 2019
216
Weed is my antidepressant.
 
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Sickman75

Sickman75

Swing On The Spiral
Jan 27, 2019
572
I was just put on Prozac the other day. Is this going to fuck my head up too? Because I really don't want that to happen.
 
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SeekingSolace

SeekingSolace

‘The sleep of reason breeds monsters’ -Goya
Jan 28, 2019
139
Dude, right?! Even with some incredibly valiant efforts, it was impossible with one of the SSRIs I was on. Wtf?! Lol.

I'm on 400 mg of Wellbutrin now for neuropathic pain. But I've found that it has improved my motivation and mood a little bit. I mean, not to where I'm a normal person, but now I shower more frequently and keep my apartment a little cleaner even when someone isn't coming over. I've also used it to quit smoking 2x in the past, and it totally works for that.

I have heard positive things about Wellbutrin. I wonder if it is expensive without insurance? I'm going to mention it to my doctor the next time I go. (As for the SSRIs I've tried, taking away one of life's greatest pleasures definitely did not serve to decrease the severity of my depression...plus it's how I get myself to sleep most nights haha)
 
SeekingSolace

SeekingSolace

‘The sleep of reason breeds monsters’ -Goya
Jan 28, 2019
139
Weed is my antidepressant.

☝️ Absolutely! I wouldn't still be here today if it wasn't for marijuana. Smoking calms my mind. It's relief rolled up in a blunt.
 
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TheCrow

TheCrow

Invisible Spirit
Sep 26, 2018
802
I have heard positive things about Wellbutrin. I wonder if it is expensive without insurance? I'm going to mention it to my doctor the next time I go. (As for the SSRIs I've tried, taking away one of life's greatest pleasures definitely did not serve to decrease the severity of my depression...plus it's how I get myself to sleep most nights haha)
HA! Right?! Totally. You know, I don't know. There is a generic, so that should help, but I guess you can say that for most medications now.
 
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Dutch

Dutch

Student
Feb 13, 2019
129
I have heard positive things about Wellbutrin. I wonder if it is expensive without insurance? I'm going to mention it to my doctor the next time I go. (As for the SSRIs I've tried, taking away one of life's greatest pleasures definitely did not serve to decrease the severity of my depression...plus it's how I get myself to sleep most nights haha)

The price depends on where you live. In Europe the average price for it is +- 20 euro for 30 tablets. It's available under the names: Wellbutrin, Bupropion and Zyban.
 
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SeekingSolace

SeekingSolace

‘The sleep of reason breeds monsters’ -Goya
Jan 28, 2019
139
The price depends on where you live. In Europe the average price for it is +- 20 euro for 30 tablets. It's available under the names: Wellbutrin, Bupropion and Zyban.

Thank you for the info! :-) I'm going to do some research on the pricing since I live in the US. You can usually look that stuff up online to get a rough idea. Thanks again!
 
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WhiteRabbit

WhiteRabbit

I'm late, i'm late. For a very important date.
Feb 12, 2019
1,449
I've been taking Wellbutrin for over 10 years. It worked great and I didn't gain any weight on it like I did on all the others. I think i'm going to have to switch to Cymbalta next though, it's supposed to be good for depression and nerve pain, and I have both now.
 
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Livinginhell

Livinginhell

Should be Existinginhell
Aug 13, 2018
93
I take mirtazapine, venlafaxine, (ad's} which I believe has the name when taken together california rocket fuel. Lurasidone is a antipsychotic and promethazine to help me sleep.
 
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nopoint

Member
Jul 5, 2018
68
I've been taking Wellbutrin for over 10 years. It worked great and I didn't gain any weight on it like I did on all the others. I think i'm going to have to switch to Cymbalta next though, it's supposed to be good for depression and nerve pain, and I have both now.
I'm also on Wellbutrin. It worked at first, and now I don't feel it's stimulant effects anymore. Hence, I'm here researching...
 
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Final Escape

I’ve been here too long
Jul 8, 2018
4,348
Been on Prozac since early 90's, tried to get off them many times but ultimately can't, I just go back downhill into suicidal depression and anxiety, going to have to take them rest of life oh well :nomouth:
I took it for many years, started at probably 25, and took till like age 35. I don't even know how I came off but I did taper. It might have took the edge off but it did nothing to solve problems or improve my life in any significant way. It may have actually harmed me because I had hypomanic episodes. I would be impulsive and reckless on it, which is supposed to be the opposite of what happens. While on the med I couldn't see my behavior changes that clearly. Or I didn't put it together that it might be the medication. I decided to take myself off it because I learned that a lot of these meds are actually not good for u and can cause longterm damage. Don't get me started on how adderall can wreck your life lol! Should be called legal meth because it's very much like that.
 
Paranoid Mind

Paranoid Mind

Member
Nov 28, 2018
6
Took Sertraline for 4 years, now I've been recently put on Escitalopram and Xanax, let's see how it turns out.
 
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