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I refuse to take them...
For the last ten years everyone i go to says Mild Agoraphobia with Panic Disorder usually followed by Manic Depression and starts writing rx for me. But I will not take that shit. |
yea Stella Artois its a sedative and a stimulant at the same time and it makes you violent instead of depressed
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I took Prozac for six months. That was no good- too sleepy all the time. And it only worked on the depression a bit.
Then I took Cymbalta. For about two years. Terrible sexual side effects- lost the ability to orgasm. Nausea too. But it worked very well on the depression. I'm now trying an interesting combination instead of the Cymbalta: 1. St. John's Wart supplements (0.3% Hypericin) 2. Cognitive therapy (from the David Burns' "Feeling Good" book) 3. The Russian "spanking therapy" (really!) Now they have started referring to it as "whipping therapy", but it's really gentler than that word implies. All I can say is that it seems to be working great. The cognitive therapy stuff is really mind-opening- I think it's the only way to "cure" depression. The "spank therapy" works surprisingly well. I was thinking of putting a website together about it, and I would if I could figure out how to make a bit of money to reimburse my time. |
I was on Effexor a few years back . I felt like I was constantaly wired ... However it did help ... I think I stayed on it for 3 - 6 months . though it was hard to get off it..
Be very careful with anti depressant drugs bro, they can be very addictive |
My Dr. tried me on some a few years ago for migraines:
Efflexor - nothing Prozac - MADE me depressed Now he's trying things for "situational depression". Personally I don't see how a pill's going to work and I have an appointment Monday to hopefully stop taking the Lexapro. Tried Zoloft - gave me migraines, Cymbalta - made me sleep, Wellbutrin XR (or whatever) and after 2 weeks, got dizzy about once every couple of hours. Unless you're chemically depressed, I don't see how drugs can help. But I did ASK him for something so he was doing what he thought was right. |
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Nothing about it is pretty, and you are correct, it's a snowball effect in terms of depression. |
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Something here that has to be acknowledged is that antidepressants should really only be used when there is an actual chemical imbalance in the brain, otherwise you might as well do any drug that gives you the feeling of relief.
they all have some sort of side effects mostly sexual or weight issues.this will increase if it is not the right one or that you just got problems and medication is not the answer.most doctors will tell you if there is harsh side effects discontinue use and maybe try a different med.Sometimes xanax works well for high stress.one thing to keep in mind is that every med is gonna work diff. for each person if it doesnt work change if that doesn't work then get off the meds and try something else.DO NOT WAIT till you have worse problems!You can live happily if your situation is right,with little side effects with the right meds. |
I take Stimulaton. Doc told me take this pills during 2 mounth, 1 pill every day
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If you can just "decide" not to be depressed anymore instead of taking meds you were not depressed to start with.
I have been taking Lexapro for about a year know and it has changed my life tremondously. I should have done it 10 years ago. |
If only it was that easy to decide not to be depressed..You can't control a chemical imbalance
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Juicy + meds = commonplace!
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I take several tinctures of Coffea Arabica plant each day and it does wonders.
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If depression is caused by external events, job, partner, death, etc ... then deal with it head-on or ride it out. If the problem is never addressed how will it be overcome. If stopping use causes depression will most ever be able to stop? Also don't hide from those that really do care and want to help. Anti-depressants are like "Smart Blur" in Photoshop. They just make everything appear glossy, the zits are still there! |
get it bent!
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This thread is disturbing... would never take *any* mood-changers.
The human race never did need to run along to a doctor and seek an instant remedy because ya saw the name on TV :) In fact, stay away from doctors, you'll live longer :pimp |
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Are you still having problems with paxil, or is this something else?
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its funny how non depressed people are all "id never do that its sick". if youve ever been depressed, it can kick your legs out from under you and completely change who you are. the chems in your brain ARE chems, and for whatever reason they can change your life. do whatever helps you. to those coming off antidepressants, a benzodiazepine (valium xanax clonopin ativan etc) can completely kill side effects of anxiety until youve gotten used to the change.
and hey, i love all you guys. |
you can't turn on or off a chemical imbalance. it's no different than being diabetic.
everyone has their own demons -EVERYONE - people who think "it's all in yoru head" are small minded stupid people. using dr prescribed meds properly monitared that allow you to enjoy a better life isn't a bad thing. if you need them - USE THEM. you wouldn't tell a diabetic not to take his insulin would you? |
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The majority of these type of problems where the magic solution is a course of medication lasting... six months, a year, two years, more(?), are related to lifestyle. Change the damned lifestyle and address the root cause of the problem - it's usually *very* obvious. Agree there are genuine instances of chemical imbalance and usually related, or the cause of other mental problems - this is not the norm, tho not exactly rare. Unfortunately the pharma industry have been permitted to promote pills direct to the public and giving their "advice" to contact your doctor and explore the possibility if their pill could be right for you. A totally absurd scenario. Similarly many doctors are also being sold, and are now behaving like parrots with repetitive actions writing scripts for pills where they have been indoctrinated from college days by the pharma corps (who also provide notepads, vacations, pens, meals, samples, - and chances are, directly or indirectly, funded part of their education). When almost 50% of a nation are on some form of medication, it may give a clue that there is either something in the air that is causing this mass illness or a problem with the healthcare system in that people are being sold crap they rarely need. Guess the right answer :upsidedow |
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BUT I do have sleep apnea. My wife says I stop breathing for over a minute at a time when I sleep. That can't be good for the brain cells I figure... Thanks very much for your post. It gives me something to look into. |
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I feel so emotionally stable right now. I am not taking of those stuff.
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