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Anyone here on SSRI's (antidepressants)?
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I am surprised that getting over a divorce or break up would require a pharmaceutical solution. Not belittling the traumatic effects, but there is a big difference between being depressed and being unhappy. It seems we have got lumbered with the word "depression" when in fact it should more properly be called suppression, as in reduced seratonin production making you unhappy chemically and physically. this is different fundamentally to depression, where emotionally you feel low.
Suppression is unhealthy, depression as I described it, is healthy and necessary, I would suggest, as a part of the healing process. So it isnt that great, but if you can smile and laugh now again and dont feel like a ton weight is on your shoulders and your memory isnt failing you and you dont look at the ground but still look people in the eye and you can still do a job you would expect to do in your sleep, then I would talk, not pop pills.
I suffered a head injury and this brought on a severe depression as in severe suppression and I would not wish it on my worst enemy. Also I would not wish my enemies the same trials and tribulations as I experienced when doctors tried to find a medication that worked on me. At one stage I was about to pour petrol over myself, instead I ran away. I was thankfully picked up and driven to hospital by a friend and as a result the big wig psychiatric bods were called in to sort me out where my GP was failing miserably. I ended up on a tiny dose of amytritylin which is an old fashioned so-say weak and insignificant drug but it was not part of the prozac family which had made me so paranoid. So be afraid of drugs and if there is the slightest feeling that you can just pull yourself together after a n emotional upset like a break-up, please, do it.
If you cant pull yourself together despite your best efforts, be very questioning of your doc, and make sure you have good friends who know about the treatment, because they will notice you freaking out or changing well before you do.
Suppression is unhealthy, depression as I described it, is healthy and necessary, I would suggest, as a part of the healing process. So it isnt that great, but if you can smile and laugh now again and dont feel like a ton weight is on your shoulders and your memory isnt failing you and you dont look at the ground but still look people in the eye and you can still do a job you would expect to do in your sleep, then I would talk, not pop pills.
I suffered a head injury and this brought on a severe depression as in severe suppression and I would not wish it on my worst enemy. Also I would not wish my enemies the same trials and tribulations as I experienced when doctors tried to find a medication that worked on me. At one stage I was about to pour petrol over myself, instead I ran away. I was thankfully picked up and driven to hospital by a friend and as a result the big wig psychiatric bods were called in to sort me out where my GP was failing miserably. I ended up on a tiny dose of amytritylin which is an old fashioned so-say weak and insignificant drug but it was not part of the prozac family which had made me so paranoid. So be afraid of drugs and if there is the slightest feeling that you can just pull yourself together after a n emotional upset like a break-up, please, do it.
If you cant pull yourself together despite your best efforts, be very questioning of your doc, and make sure you have good friends who know about the treatment, because they will notice you freaking out or changing well before you do.
TMA said:
A bored mind is better than a depressed mind; although, I'm still not sure if you're taking the right SSRI. There is a vast variety of SSRI's out there that all have the same end result, but go about it differently. There might be one that works well for you, but with fewer side effects. That's the point I'm trying to make.
bartelby said:That's a Ferrari Enzo rather than an Enzo Ferrari
Don't you have to already own a Ferrari, and then apply for an Enzo? I understand that Ferrari has a merit system of some kind for deciding who gets one.
All I know is that if I were in a position to be using my disposable income on a 2nd Ferrari, anhedonia would not be one of my problems. Money may not make me happy, but it would remove my primary source of stress.
Boggle said:Don't you have to already own a Ferrari, and then apply for an Enzo? I understand that Ferrari has a merit system of some kind for deciding who gets one.
All I know is that if I were in a position to be using my disposable income on a 2nd Ferrari, anhedonia would not be one of my problems. Money may not make me happy, but it would remove my primary source of stress.
Not only do you need to already own a Ferrari but you have to have owned the right ones!
scem0 said:
Not trying to make light of anybody's issues or anything
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That is hilarious.
I've decided I'm not going to go the antidepressant route. I will give my brain some time to balance everything out and keep myself distracted in the meantime. Thanks everyone for your input, especially BillyBoy
sinister said:
Same here. Effexor XR 150mg and Klonpin 1mg for about 8 years. I am slowly tappering off my klonpin.
Effexor is an SSRI, while clonazepam is a Benzodiazepene (all generics that end in -am (alprazolam,lorazepam,clonazepam, citoprolam hcl,) are benzo's. Man pharmacuetics really paid off. (or maybe its my mom,dad,sister, bro-in law, all being pharmacists.. )
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AJ Muni said:Effexor is an SSRI, while clonazepam is a Benzodiazepene (all generics that end in -am (alprazolam,lorazepam,clonazepam, citoprolam hcl,) are benzo's. Man pharmacuetics really paid off. (or maybe its my mom,dad,sister, bro-in law, all being pharmacists..
No so.
Celexa is an SSRI. Its generic name is Citalopram
Also, Chloradiazepoxide (librium), is a benzo that doesn't end in "am."
But generally, what you've posted holds true.
Hmm...I guess I will be the first somewhat medical related person to speak out . I am currently still in pharmacy school, unfortunately I didnt learn about psyc stuff yet so the stuff I know is just slightly better than google . I would like to give a big hand for all of you for seeking help its a really big step. I say that from personal experience and not b/c I do this as a living in the future.
While I am happy that most are sharing their experience...I would like to reiterate some of the comments and add on just some of my past exp.
1. Excercise! Yes its a fact that excercise would produce endophins (aka runner's high). It really helps out the neurochemical balances and also protects you from getting a beer belly!
2. If you need drugs then take it, but beware of the trial and error syndrome, just b/c the first prescription doesnt work doesnt mean the next one won't. Unfortuately, psyc drugs are a little bit elusive so finding a right one can sometimes take a little longer.
3. Maintain regular contact with your doc. Please talk to your doc on a regular basis too see what your progression is.
4. Lastly, even tho in school we are taught about how patients like to share their "medical treatments" and reccomending to others. I am not totally against seeing how at least it gets them to think about seeking treatment. But I must stress that you should go talk to your local pharmacist they provide pharmaceutical advise for FREE!!!! (versus your local accountant or lawyer which chargest 150/hr to 300/hr respectively just to talk!). Plus, we are a friendly bunch and don't bite
I know there was a few comments on drug policy...well its a one of the downfalls of capitalism...sad to see how some companies are making so much money and people are dying in other countries where they cant afford the medication all together...alright enough ranting. Good luck to you all.
. I am currently still in pharmacy school, unfortunately I didnt learn about psyc stuff yet so the stuff I know is just slightly better than google . I would like to give a big hand for all of you for seeking help its a really big step. I say that from personal experience and not b/c I do this as a living in the future. While I am happy that most are sharing their experience...I would like to reiterate some of the comments and add on just some of my past exp.
1. Excercise! Yes its a fact that excercise would produce endophins (aka runner's high). It really helps out the neurochemical balances and also protects you from getting a beer belly!
2. If you need drugs then take it, but beware of the trial and error syndrome, just b/c the first prescription doesnt work doesnt mean the next one won't. Unfortuately, psyc drugs are a little bit elusive so finding a right one can sometimes take a little longer.
3. Maintain regular contact with your doc. Please talk to your doc on a regular basis too see what your progression is.
4. Lastly, even tho in school we are taught about how patients like to share their "medical treatments" and reccomending to others. I am not totally against seeing how at least it gets them to think about seeking treatment. But I must stress that you should go talk to your local pharmacist they provide pharmaceutical advise for FREE!!!! (versus your local accountant or lawyer which chargest 150/hr to 300/hr respectively just to talk!). Plus, we are a friendly bunch and don't bite
I know there was a few comments on drug policy...well its a one of the downfalls of capitalism...sad to see how some companies are making so much money and people are dying in other countries where they cant afford the medication all together...alright enough ranting. Good luck to you all.
AJ Muni said:Effexor is an SSRI, while clonazepam is a Benzodiazepene (all generics that end in -am (alprazolam,lorazepam,clonazepam, citoprolam hcl,) are benzo's. Man pharmacuetics really paid off. (or maybe its my mom,dad,sister, bro-in law, all being pharmacists..
Well you should know that Effexor is an SNRI. I included clonazepam because I felt it was related to the topic.
iGary said:Mmmm...Librium
The eclectic scope of your experience never ceases to disapoint, iGary.
slightly related, ever experienced hydromorphone hydrocloride (dilaudid)? That's a hell of nap starter.
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