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Obligatory Edit: shit y’all, Most Viral for this?
I’m ok, just going through some rough times. Thanks for all the kind words. Send stuff?
Edit #2: read the comments. Don’t worry, I’m off my meds under doctor supervision. I’m considered treatment-resistant, having tried 20+ different medications. On January 5th I had my first round of ECT - second round is tomorrow. It’s scary as heck, but I’m hoping it helps.
If y’all want a post on ECT, let me know.
CheeseBelongsInTheKitten
My favourite is when you’re lacking dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin and you realise that no exercise can balance it out with endorphins.
WorkerLurker
#3 is called a cuddle date, and it’s satisfying to just hold someone for hours like that sometimes.
zombob
I really like cymbalta. Wish I would have dealt with this shit in high school.
fairybug
Jesus, #5 hits way too fucking close to home. Thank god my husband is so understanding.
whyamilikethisoh
These were too accurate. I’m glad I’m not alone. I hope you have good people to support you @op
lizcicle19
#28 right? My body isn't producing a chemical that i need to function properly. Nobody gets concerned at a diabetic taking insulin.
LeyMarie
I'm sad (Sucking A Dick)
DjMNova
mumbojumbo29
the point of anti depressants is to slow down before u stop.... otherwise youll get backlash
harambeDIEDforOURsins
Pretty depressing dump
twigbreaker
I like to read the shirt as " I told the rapist about you " instead
ohnoseph
I was misdiagnosed with Severe Chronic Depression in September 2914, they kept upping my dosages of Abilify and Escitalopram until I (1/?)
kgirl924
Wow you're from the future?! 897 years later and they still can't treat this stuff?! But seriously though that sucks I hope you've improved.
ohnoseph
Dropped out of college and moved back home, where I was diagnosed with a super rad case of Bipolar Disorder type II and learned that (2/?)
ohnoseph
The meds I was on made my symptoms so much worse..
mcfatty74
Are you sure you’re not me?
LeahShine88
*hugs* hang in there, friend. This shit is tough, but we're tougher. Hit me up if you want to chat :)
SourK
my little sister started taking anti depressants and i think it's making her more unpredictable. she doesn't have mental health issues 1/2
SourK
as far as I know, like a chemical imbalance, but her Dr. gave her some cuz she asked. she's acting real erratic lately. 2/2
DjMNova
Damn now I really want spirited blow jobs and tacos
IHeartTacoTuesdays
Ditto.
CottonTheClown
Tell me about it! Probably have to date a dude for that.
mcfatty74
And yet, somehow, I’m still single ????
DjMNova
Maybe give more tacos?
carrot1sie
Mmm tacos.
AriBerri55
slingy
My experience with clinical depression was a bit weird. Went to the doctor to get sleeping pills because I couldn't sleep 1/?
slingy
After asking me a few questions he said maybe I had depression. I didn't really know what that meant for me though. 2/?
slingy
I never really felt particularly down or sad or anything, but I realised I was generally more pissed off at everything 3/?
slingy
Internally I was blaming my wife for everything that went wrong and being mean to her over the most minor things. 4/?
slingy
SSRIs had an instant impact. Weird thing is that they didn't make me feel anything, as in I couldn't feel them working except through 5/?
slingy
retrospective self reflection. After a year or so I tapered off the drugs and have only had a couple of minor episodes since.
fukinwithasavage
I’m treatment resistant too, @OP, but after 10 years of trial and error, I finally found a combo that is working well for me... until...
fukinwithasavage
... it doesn’t anymore. Hang in there, You’re not alone in this fight. My best to you.
Ponderpoo
Zoloft, effexor, viibryd, prozac, wellbutrin, trintellix, and now lexapro which is making me fucking hibernate. Hate my fucking brain.
Badlittlelocust
The Meme dump of a Cluster B personality disorder person... Could be CPTSD thought. GOOGLE THAT SHIT YO!
mcfatty74
It's actually Bipolar 2, OCD, GAD, and "other stressor and/or trauma related disorder" which is basically baby PTSD.
Badlittlelocust
Me too. Bipolar 2, GAD, MDD, BPD, ru. Did you check out CPTSD? "Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder"
Badlittlelocust
Check out Pete Walker. He wrote and awesome book called "From Surviving to Thriving". The Spartan Life Coach has been really helpful for me.
Waystone13
Bipolar depressive over here.Found this pic recently https://imgur.com/15CXFsr n it's been helping me.Msg if you ever need some1 to lean on.
mcfatty74
I also have Bipolar 2. Carrie is my idol. ????????
Threadnomancer
So you're bipolar and in a depressive phase? I've never heard it referred to that way but it could explain why it's abbreviated to bpd
Threadnomancer
I usually see bpd and thing borderline personality disorder cuz clinically bipolar is usually just referred to as bipolar I or II
Waystone13
I've seen it both ways, too. My b if I'm fuckn up
Waystone13
How it was explained to me is type 1=more manic episodes, type 2=more depressive. I'm type 2
Threadnomancer
Oh gotcha. Well that's technically not wrong. In assessment we look at it in scope of just the mania so I've never thought of it that way
minishaff
#1 Is no joke. Weaned myself off of Lexapro and the withdrawal was miserable: Dizziness, feeling like I was falling, (1)
minishaff
twitching eyes when turning my head, and a whooshing noise in my ears when turning my head. These took a month to taper off. (2)
minishaff
I’m glad I took drugs for anxiety. It helped me gain confidence in handling my shit and counseling taught me to cope, but never again. (3/3)
dkizzll
I had brain zaps for 4 months after stopping lexapro. Still trying to decide if life is better on or off. I can sympathize with this mind.
chicagochick
I had a bout of depression in undergrad. 15 min conversation with a psych and she gave me 2mnths supply of lexapro. The constant sleeping1
chicagochick
And emotionally numb feelings gave me suicidal thoughts. I had to stop taking them.
carrot1sie
I'm so glad I'm not the only one.
herewormywormy
I’m on my second week of weaning off lexapro after 5 solid years on it, been really spaced out for a week now.
dkizzll
I wish a comfortable experience for you. I did a very gradual step down. Perseverance may be needed, knowing one dose will fix your short /
dkizzll
Term situation. It’s really rough. Good luck though. It’s possible, you can do it.
plussizethighs
I've read that switching first to Prozac, then weaning, is helpful, because Prozac stays in your system longer than lexapro.
MetaSomma
It's rough, I sympathize. Done it twice
bonobohoboglo
I’m hesitant to even start taking my lexapro. Getting off of it sounds worse than not being on anything
dkizzll
For me and some others, lexapro isn’t the answer. Some people have a much better reaction to it though. It helped me for a short time /
dkizzll
Then I was a slave to it in order to stop the withdrawal symptoms. Almost 7 years of my life I would have lived differently. Good luck to u
MetaSomma
But being on it can have a much larger benefit than not, and easily out-weigh the withdrawal part. Do what you need to do.
MetaSomma
Worked great for me for several years. Coming off of it after I was more stable was still uncomfortable, but absolutely worth the gains
MissTwist
After two years of different meds, they have me on diazepam (valium) for two months to wait for the citalopram to work. Lost my job, but 1/2
MissTwist
Some say it's better to lost my job than lose my life. I disagree, and would rather say "then" in that sentence. Valium has helped, though.
meta666
Citalopram really helped me get my shit together. Got a promotion, moved to another country, got married. But I gained 35 lbs.
JPEGZulthar
If you need to talk to someone I'm here and ready to listen @OP :)
SimpleRadish
Deciding to try taking meds was literally the best decision of my life. I’m a human again! Cipralex and Wellbutrin are the shit
minishaff
It feels good to be able to handle your shit. Lexapro was the best choice I ever made. Fuck you, anxiety.
AdorableTinyKitties
Fuuuccckk. These all hit to close to home.. wanna de depressive in the dark with me op? I have.. cats
Violetchaos
BPD can be managed and stabilized with therapy. There are places you can go if you don't have insurance. Don't let it kill you
Threadnomancer
Borderline is almost always better treated that way
CottonTheClown
Where do I find people who need to suck dick for their mental health?
Heysuckmybatarang
I used to lol. I needed to feel wanted, I guess. It was the easiest way to do that.
Threadnomancer
Yeah I've tried to use sex to fill the void. The problem is I'm not attractive and I'm a dude
Heysuckmybatarang
Yea that'll make it tough. But it'll probably be best for you in the long run. No regrets and such
CottonTheClown
I mean... You interested in a throwback sesh?
Heysuckmybatarang
I've got a pretty good handle on my depression now lol. Haven't had to take any dicks down my throat these days ahah
CottonTheClown
Weak
CottonTheClown
Weak! I mean good for you.
Heysuckmybatarang
Lmao I apologize for the inconvenience
Nakiepanda
I skip Effexor for a day and it fucks me up. Coming off them completely will involve the wards.
HelenWhat
It took me a year of gradual reduction to come off Effexor. And now I’m on them again, I don’t know if I’ll ever be off them truth be told.
hereforcake
Used to take effexor; missed a day once and I thought I was gonna die. No withdrawals while quitting cuz I weaned slowly over a few months.
Djohaal
Effexor has one of the worst withdrawal syndromes. Discontinuation involves very slow dose tapering or using another SSRI as bridge
LilacDreamer
Absolutely. Effexor is a wonder drug but you will learn that you are a slave to it. All I can say is I better always have medical insurance!
Nakiepanda
Yeah thank fuck for free medical services here. My local hospital knows me by name and my file is at least an inch thick lol
whyamilikethisoh
That’s nuts. My meds are slow releasing, so it takes a while for them to have effect but no major consequences if I miss a day or 2.
WTFUnicorns
I came off Effexor with a therapist who didn't believe withdrawal was "that bad". Took 6 weeks to feel stable again.
Meetlejuice
Same thing happened to me. I lost weight because I could only drink water and eat toast everything else made me feel sick.
JaneXSpock4evah
My psych has me on a 6 month plan to go from 150mg to 37.5 with prozac for the last month. It’s not simple.
WTFUnicorns
My psych had me go from 225mg to 0 in 6 weeks. I was hearing voices and kept crying at work.
anygirlx
My psych acts like 40mg is as high as we can go and is borderline too much. I had no idea it was possible to go that high. 1/
anygirlx
Did it work for you? Why did you stop taking it?
Nakiepanda
I'm currently on 150mg a day and that's as high as we will go. We will reduce it as I lose weight because I've had serotonin issues before.
Nakiepanda
Its doing great for my panic episodes, but not so for the depression. Diet helps wit h depression most of the time, but the panic was horrid
mattgriffin18411
Effexor does indeed work but ive never taken a more unforgiving drug. I hate the thought of having to come off it just for the side effects
TheMostModestMouse
Eat a balanced diet (not fad healthy), Drink more water, Sleep enough (at night). Exercise more, get enough sunlight, take vitamins.
minishaff
The reason this is getting downvotes is it’s assuming people haven’t tried it. It makes taking drugs seem like a cop out. 1/
minishaff
I did all of these things and still had crippling anxiety. When I went on Lexapro, I had people saying to try those things harder. 2/
minishaff
It made me feel embarrassed and weak. Diet, exercise, and sleep don’t fix chemical imbalances. Sometimes drugs and therapy are needed.
cuntymcuntface
Dunno why were downvoted; sleep, nutrition, and exercise are fucking basic needs of mental health. Mess with'em and it's an uphill struggle.
TheMostModestMouse
Like most facts that people dont like, circle jerk and defensive. They assume im attacking when its info people overlook.
minishaff
Because to me (as a person who has struggled with severe anxiety) this assumes I haven’t tried that already, and it’s frustrating.
minishaff
Drugs and therapy are most effective for mental illness. I did them both, and had more success than all the exercise and healthy eating.
LichChicken
Jumped from Paxil, Wellburtin, Zoloft, and Effexor. Worst experience(s) of my life being off and on trying to find the right one. Withdrawl>
SkibidiWapWap
Effexor was the worst for me when it came to withdrawal, luckily I started taking Trintellix and it helps immensely.
Violetchaos
I can't take antibiotics depressants, they make me a lot worse, so I have to live with depression and anxiety. Not sure if crippling or not
HellYeahImFromTexas
Effexor is the Devil. Lexapro is really good, for me at least. Added Wellbutrin and thats also helped a lot
ireallydigampersands
had to quit my zoloft cold turkey cause i moved and couldn’t find a doc taking patients. it was real neato
NapParty
Brain zaps = worst
Nononir
Posts like these always make me thankful that the first antidepressant I was prescribed worked well enough for me. Stay strong everybody.
TheLannistersSendALovelyFruitBasket
Jesus, Paxil and Wellbutrin have both had colossal problems haven't they?
underdogoverhead
I as on citalopram (Celexa) for years, now on venlafaxin (Effexor). When I forget meds my nightmares make horror movies look like Disney.
LichChicken
Just want to add to this - don't quit your meds cold turkey. Talk to a doctor/specialist, try different types of therapy. This was just >
MetalX
Seconded. I got fed up that my meds weren't working after 5 months and stopped taking. The less said about the following weeks the better.
LichChicken
my personal experience. By no means am I demonizing anti-depressants.
Juicemaloose
No this is just good sense.
Djohaal
Paxil and efexor are the worst drugs when it comes to withdrawwal symptoms. Psychiatrists jokingly call efexor side(efexor)
12inchT
The brain zaps are the worst!!
fukinwithasavage
This is my reminder that I missed my meds.
HelenWhat
Effexor related brain zaps ????????????
minishaff
Seriously. My doctor had never heard of them and did a neuro exam to make sure I was ok when I mentioned having them.
TheOtterGirl
Started with Paxil, but stopped because it made me fat. Moved to Wellbutrin and got the weight off, but I don’t think it’s as effective.
TheOtterGirl
I can be fat and happy or thin and miserable.
HelpfulCorn
Btdt. Paxil is the worst for weight gain. On cymbalta for years now, lost the weight.
TheOtterGirl
I ballooned up without any change to diet or exercise and my doctor kept insisting it wasn’t the pills because that only affects 1/4 users.
TheOtterGirl
Guess I’m 1/4. I’ll ask about that next time I’m in, though.
carrot1sie
Had to stop taking my lexapro because it would interact with my temporary medication. It's been 3 weeks and these withdraws still suck.
minishaff
It took about 4-6 weeks for the symptoms to go away when I stopped taking Lexapro. It’s been 7 mo now and no issues for me. Stay strong!
ireallydigampersands
it’s been like over two months and they occasionally still sneak up on me. sorry you’re having a rough time. it’ll get better in time
dumbarooooooo
I know how it feels, I was overseas and missed one day of my lexapro, then at 4 pm, I felt tingling, cold-sweating, and anxious
whyamilikethisoh
Yup, Zoloft, Viibryd, Wellbutrin, and now Prozac, all coupled with anti anxieties. Apparently only sketchy docs prescribe Xanax now.
whyamilikethisoh
But I found that I was not ok when I was off. Even when I think I’m better off w/o, have to stay on, otherwise I had to start all over.
LichChicken
It's a rough road, my friend..
Ranokin
Stay the fuck away from Xanax bro. It's just going to make things worse in the long run. Addictive as shit with diminishing returns.
whyamilikethisoh
Exactly. My new psychiatrist has me on basically heart rate meds to slow my heart when I panic. Non addictive, unlike Xanax.
whyamilikethisoh
They call Xanax, “alcohol in pill form”
LichChicken
Killed my soul and meds made me a zombie. (This may not be the case for others, always ask your doctor) but I found living with my >
LichChicken
Mental illness was tolerable compared to being on medication.
nimbusfool
i have done similar- was doing great then fell in love with a soul crushing manipulator
howdoyoumakeatissuedanceputalittleboogieinit
Effexor wtihdrawl is no joke
KatieOliveMoochChibbsJellybean
Paxil is like electricity pulsing your brain to the point of wanting to pass out. They all suck, really.
slapabear
Effexor is terrifying.
AnonOmis1000
So far everything I've taken had just taken the edge off. Still feel like shit, but not as shit. Pretty much let's me somewhat function.
crabbypatty24
Same. Weekly Psychotherapy for the win.
perssimmon
I'm at that awkward stage where I'm not happy with my side effects on meds, have horrendous months of withdrawal but I can't be medfree
CheeseBelongsInTheKitten
I started on medication 2 days ago. What the fuck have I gotten myself into...
csmark
The response to psyh meds is trial & err. until hopefully one works. Response just begins to show after taking them for 2 weeks minimum. 1/
csmark
Switching takes 2 weeks to get the previous out before staring another that will not do anything for 2 or more weeks. It can be rough but 2/
vixn
A lot of it is trial and error. If you feel you’re on the wrong one, don’t hesitate to call your doctor and try something new
Mulindee
This is how I felt too. It was quite a miserable experience... never felt normal during any of it, just varying levels of crazy.
LichChicken
The mania was the worst, and its still to this day incredibly hard to describe the emptiness the medication made me feel as well.
Juicemaloose
When I was on it I thought my worsening symptoms meant I needed a higher dosage. Turns out they were symptoms of the meds.
Mulindee
It was almost like losing the ability to react to... everything. I burned what I was cooking, oh okay. I got an A on my exam, oh okay.