Don’t know how I’m just know seeing this thread but I’m Mentally fukked up right now. It’s been this way for a while but know it’s like I got to take control of this shyt before I lose everything. I get drunk to forget about a lot of shyt but that makes it worse. I blackout 90% of the time and don’t know what I been doing till the next day and notice people don’t fukk with me the same.
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Escitalopram
Been a long time since I posted on the coli
Anyone have experience with antidepressants?
Since things have slowed down so much with covid have realized that I have been staying 'busy' as a kind of escapism the last few years, and that I really have just been running in place to escape my own thoughts. I listen to a lot of podcasts just so I don't have to be in my own head (helps a lot).
Did one of those online self assessments and it said I was severely depressed. Decided to get some help and got on Escitalopram (Lexapro). Had a very rocky start (2-3 weeks) with lots of depersonalization and pretty much bedridden, doc thought I had a strong reaction so dropped from 10mg to 5mg but then felt pretty decent... Its been 3 or so months now and its started to get rocky again. Fatigue, ruminating, etc. Not as bad as the beginning but still not where I need to be. Went on a vacation and was still miserable. Thinking about mixing it up, have read Prozac is more 'stimulating' so thinking that might help.
Have always been very skeptical of antidepressants and really didn't want to try them, but hit rock bottom and seemed like the only real option. Went to a therapist too but don't have any real trauma to work out so stopped going.
Anyone have experience with antidepressants?
Since things have slowed down so much with covid have realized that I have been staying 'busy' as a kind of escapism the last few years, and that I really have just been running in place to escape my own thoughts. I listen to a lot of podcasts just so I don't have to be in my own head (helps a lot).
Did one of those online self assessments and it said I was severely depressed. Decided to get some help and got on Escitalopram (Lexapro). Had a very rocky start (2-3 weeks) with lots of depersonalization and pretty much bedridden, doc thought I had a strong reaction so dropped from 10mg to 5mg but then felt pretty decent... Its been 3 or so months now and its started to get rocky again. Fatigue, ruminating, etc. Not as bad as the beginning but still not where I need to be. Went on a vacation and was still miserable. Thinking about mixing it up, have read Prozac is more 'stimulating' so thinking that might help.
Have always been very skeptical of antidepressants and really didn't want to try them, but hit rock bottom and seemed like the only real option. Went to a therapist too but don't have any real trauma to work out so stopped going.
Krazy
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Go back to your doctor and get the dosage adjusted or medication changed.
I went back on them recently I’ve been feeling fatigued for weeks, I chalked it down to my body trying to adjust as I changed medication.
But I’m coming to end of the 2nd month and I’m still feeling super tired, don’t think my mental health is any worse but don’t feel like there doing much.
Im on Prozac 20mg atm
I went back on them recently I’ve been feeling fatigued for weeks, I chalked it down to my body trying to adjust as I changed medication.
But I’m coming to end of the 2nd month and I’m still feeling super tired, don’t think my mental health is any worse but don’t feel like there doing much.
Im on Prozac 20mg atm
dj-method-x
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Had a really tough stretch in 2016. Was prescribed lexapro. shyt made me extremely apathetic. Made me feel exactly how you’re describing in the OP. I was a walking zombie. I didn’t care about anything in the world. I’m not here to recommend others not to take their meds, there are people who may die without it — but it’s not for me.
If you’re feeling depressed I suggest therapy instead. If you are not into therapy (I’m not), google a book called “Feeling Good”. It’s the cognitive therapy bible and will walk you through everything they teach you during therapy. It’s great and has really helped me navigate through life without meds or seeing a therapist in person. Book literally changed my life.
If that doesn’t work then talk to your doctor. There are other meds they can put you on that you may react better too.
If you’re feeling depressed I suggest therapy instead. If you are not into therapy (I’m not), google a book called “Feeling Good”. It’s the cognitive therapy bible and will walk you through everything they teach you during therapy. It’s great and has really helped me navigate through life without meds or seeing a therapist in person. Book literally changed my life.
If that doesn’t work then talk to your doctor. There are other meds they can put you on that you may react better too.
I’ve been on Escitalopram for 4 months, 1 week ago 3 days after my dr upped the dosage I swallowed the whole bottle
I have no idea why, I didn’t really feel that depressed or anxious before I did it that I can remember. Like it was just impulse, my dr got mad I couldn’t explain why I did it and that I said I wanted to lower the dosage again. I figure he’s getting a take for prescribing more
I spent 20 hours in the er, be careful with this shyt man..please
edit: I’m also seeing a therapist and he agrees about cutting my dosage
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Switch to drugs that are more happier with people or seek a black therapist in your area
Another thing that I'm familiar with but shouldn't be. Being depressed on a hot sunny day trying to act like everything is fine. This has always been very painful. I'm working right now. Just acting like everything is normal when I'm literally sad, feeling all sorts of anguish, grief and shyt. Any relief from this would be cool. I feel a bit better opening up about this because normally like a lot of my issues I'll keep quiet about it, keep it to myself, hide it and etc. I'm not a fan of telling people my personal issues.
Been noticing how I havent been doing my hobbies (it's been a drag), smoking a lot of weed, been moody, and withdrawing away from everyone and shyt. I'm fighting it though. The only things that are saving me is my job, the weed, and the hikes in the woods.
Truth be told, one of the reasons why I'm not big on being around people is that I dont want them to see my shadow self or my demons on full display. I'm already being judged for what I already let people know about me. shyt is tough. Wish this feeling would go away already. Could smack my brain back to normal. Sometimes people can feel that energy or sense that I'm not doing too well and that scares me. I dont want anybody to know that shyt because people do use that shyt against folks.
Been noticing how I havent been doing my hobbies (it's been a drag), smoking a lot of weed, been moody, and withdrawing away from everyone and shyt. I'm fighting it though. The only things that are saving me is my job, the weed, and the hikes in the woods.
Truth be told, one of the reasons why I'm not big on being around people is that I dont want them to see my shadow self or my demons on full display. I'm already being judged for what I already let people know about me. shyt is tough. Wish this feeling would go away already. Could smack my brain back to normal. Sometimes people can feel that energy or sense that I'm not doing too well and that scares me. I dont want anybody to know that shyt because people do use that shyt against folks.
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Pooping on your head :umad:
Some updates...
I've stopped taking the Latuda a while back and switched over to Rexulti, I took the Latuda after lunch one day and it simply and it just made me feel weird and sleepy earlier
I'm up to 2MG of Rexulti and its doing a decent job so far....
Anybody mental health here NEGATIVITY affected by hot weather? I've been feeling like crap since this afternoon cause of the hot, humid weather, and I don't have an A/C which makes things 10000 times worse. Also its next to impossible to find an 5,000 or 6,000 BTU online (with quick delivery time at least) and the only way to buy one is in person... I don't have a car so I'm kinda assed out
I've stopped taking the Latuda a while back and switched over to Rexulti, I took the Latuda after lunch one day and it simply and it just made me feel weird and sleepy earlier
I'm up to 2MG of Rexulti and its doing a decent job so far....Anybody mental health here NEGATIVITY affected by hot weather? I've been feeling like crap since this afternoon cause of the hot, humid weather, and I don't have an A/C which makes things 10000 times worse. Also its next to impossible to find an 5,000 or 6,000 BTU online (with quick delivery time at least) and the only way to buy one is in person... I don't have a car so I'm kinda assed out
ThaRealness
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Then migrateSome updates...
I've stopped taking the Latuda a while back and switched over to Rexulti, I took the Latuda after lunch one day and it simply and it just made me feel weird and sleepy earlier
Anybody mental health here NEGATIVITY affected by hot weather? I've been feeling like crap since this afternoon cause of the hot, humid weather, and I don't have an A/C which makes things 10000 times worse. Also its next to impossible to find an 5,000 or 6,000 BTU online (with quick delivery time at least) and the only way to buy one is in person... I don't have a car so I'm kinda assed out
Some updates...
I've stopped taking the Latuda a while back and switched over to Rexulti, I took the Latuda after lunch one day and it simply and it just made me feel weird and sleepy earlier
Anybody mental health here NEGATIVITY affected by hot weather? I've been feeling like crap since this afternoon cause of the hot, humid weather, and I don't have an A/C which makes things 10000 times worse. Also its next to impossible to find an 5,000 or 6,000 BTU online (with quick delivery time at least) and the only way to buy one is in person... I don't have a car so I'm kinda assed out
each person respond differently and may take weeks and also increae in dosage over period of time to assess its full affect and of course the side affect depends on the person.
sometimes pills take couple weeks to adjust to your system and yo may get apparent side affects here and there hence why the dr dont like to quickly have you get off it so quickly.
not sur eyou need to give it time to adjust to your body but do take notes and address the situation to your therapist or doctor. hang in there , remember the heat wont last forever, make small adjustments based on your income and use any free time to learn something, language, skill, or small goals or even plan to perhaps move it need be......if you can join small group therpy session meet new folks i suppose