What antidepressants are you guys on? My GP wants to prescribe me Venlafaxine...

What antidepressants are you guys on? My GP wants to prescribe me Venlafaxine, but I don't know if I want to risk side effects.

Post what you take, and your experiences with it.

Thanks!

I take it for panic disorder and depression, 150/mg a day. It helps me with symptoms but it doesn't erase them

Any bad side effects?

I'm on 75mg effexor and 10mg Lexapro. Interesting combo, definitely notice lifts in mood at certain points during the day. Only side fx I noticed was some tiredness and head aches the first few days on the effexor. If you stick with it just make sure you keep to a strict dosing schedule as effexor has a super short half life.

Okay. I'm thinking about trying the Venlafaxine, I just hope it doesn't effect my heart's sensitivity to different shit that makes it beat out of rythym and shit like that.

Any dick problems? When I was on lexapro and later on Zoloft, I couldn't get very hard, stay hard long, or cum ever when having sex with my gf

I do 150 mg Venlafaxine in the morning and 225 mg in the evening and I often have a hard time cumming and end up just giving up during a fuck sesh cause it takes too long to get my nut on, so that's a shitty side effect you may get.

Also Effexor and Venlafaxine is the same thing

I get this side effect too it fucking sucks

Venlafaxine is terrible, has the same problems most antidepressants have.

Thing with antidepressants is that maybe you're depressed because you have to deal with some shit in real life and you're avoiding it, doesn't matter if you're on pills, whenever you think about that shit and do nothing about it you'll still feel bummed out, and you're having to deal with some of the worst side effects to boot. Only get on them if you know for sure it's going to be for a short time.

I have a slight heart arrhythmia and high blood pressure caused by the effexor but my GP didn't seem concerned about it.

As far as dick problems I've actually noticed an increase in libido but some trouble getting/maintaining an erecting. No problems ejaculating. If you find you're having trouble with that try doing things to boost your testosterone. Exercise and a healthy diet work wonders and I also take an amino called l-lysine that's supposed to boost it as well. Be sure to discuss with your doctor before combining antid's even with supplements though.

I can't handle limp dick, I can't feel like a man if I can't properly fuck. Not being able to get it up for my gf is worse than depression.

>Exercise
How can you exercise with an an arrhythmia? I get the occasional skipped heartbeat when I lift or run, and thats enough to scare me from exercise. I cant imagine it being worse.

I've been told by numerous nurses/ER docs and my GP that it's very slight. Been told this for years but I've never noticed it at all. Also I don't do rigorous exercise since I'm a fat fuck I stick to light weight lifting and fast walking.

I can't get past the anxiety of heart palpitations and shit, even though my cardiologist says I'm okay to do whatever I want to do. Most people with my symptoms aren't very sensitive to it, but I am and feel it every fucking time.

I tried Sertraline for about a year, it didn't do much for me either way - tho i did feel a huge confidence boost at the beginning but I'm not certain that wasn't a placebo effect.
I just started Bupropion this week, going to give it a go for a few months.

I also have taken prozac and paxil in the past, but neither of those was long enough to know anything (was younger and not taking it seriously).
Been depressed for a long time now and have pretty ridiculous social anxiety - i hate it as I know how stupid it is when I'm feeling it but can't help it. The loss of control drives me insane. Also have difficulty maintaining focus (add?) but i feel like that could be related to being depressed in general.
Tried to self medicate for a few years: getting fit, eating right, forcing myself to be social. I got fit but still hated everything about myself.

Don't sweat it man. Sounds like you are dealing with your problems head on which is some serious man shit.

What do you do for it now?

Difficulty concentrating or maintaining focus can definitely be a facet of depression. Good luck with the bupropion, I find the dopamine reuptake inhibitors as well as the dopamine agonists give me that "zombie" feeling that people describe.

Are you seeing a psychologist at all? Mine has been particularly helpful with the anxiety side of things. I've read somewhere that talk therapy can be just as effective as medication in some cases.

It just makes me super self conscious of what she might think. I've been on antidepressants with her before and it's happened, and it just plain sucks.

Thinking about trying mirtazapine again, even though it gave me restless legs when I tried sleeping, or had kind of deliriums sometimes, and I'd have to fap to fall asleep

I just started Bupropion. Way too early to know how it's working yet.
Thanks dude. I'm not hopeful but we'll see how it goes. I haven't talked to a psychologist yet, at least not since I was a teenager (was a weird kid which probably isn't shocking). It took a lot for me to even start seeing a normal doctor but I think I'll try that out soonish as well. If I at least force myself to make an appt I'll follow through.
I know it's a cliche but I hate "talking about problems" or even the idea of therapy. I'm sure if i psychoanalyzed it that it has something to do with feeling weak or other silly stuff.
Either way, thank you for the advice, I appreciate it a lot!

Zoloft. Works decently. Always remember that anti-depressants won't do shit unless you are already fighting depression yourself...

Lexapro and Xanax

>Xanax
No matter how much I complain about anxiety and panic issues, they won't allow Xanax or ativan to me. 6 years ago I mentioned past drug use to a doctor, because I thought it'd help them figure out my then heart condition. Now they probably just think I'm a drug addict

risperidone does the job for me

Anytime Sup Forumsro. If you do decide to see a therapist just know you might have to shop around a bit before you find one you connect with. For me I found out it had to be an older female (probably some weird oedipal thing) for me to feel comfortable enough to open up about my problems.

I think once you get in the habit of it though it becomes natural to want to get shit off your chest. Plus therapists know all the little tips and tricks to help with anxiety that a GP or Pdoc wouldn't waste time with. Anyways wish ya the best man, never forget your own inner strength.

A nice healthy dose of prayer to the lord
> i dont need drugs to bring me up

Have you tried getting a referral to a different psychiatrist? I mentioned all my drug history to my then psychiatrist when I was hospitalized and he immediately took me off benzos. Didn't taper me or anything so I said fuck that and got referred to a different dude who handed out kpins like candy.

Man I know that exact feeling. If she loves ya though I'm sure she understands your struggle with it. I have the same problem and I've thought about ordering some viagra or at least some sort of natural supplement for the purpose of getting hard.

Mirtazapine, man that shit was wild. Gave me the craziest most vivid nightmares, was almost on par with a psychedelic experience.

>psychiatrist
Don't have one: my insurance through my shitty job isn't coming through, and Psychs are expensive as fuck. I only see a GP

Was recently put on 50mg sertraline for depression and anxiety, been taking it for about 2 weeks.
I'm even more depressed. it's made me remember a lot of traumatic shit from the past that I managed to suppress. now its haunting me again along with everything else.
Its got me clenching my jaw and its broke me fucking dick! Cant achieve an orgasm or bust a nut anymore!

First i was on paxil makes you feel like a passenger in your body not the driver, then on to celexa wasnt too bad made my dick act wierd, now im on citalopram(zolf) and i love it 150mg

Man that sucks, they make mental health care so fucking inaccessible it's no wonder so many people struggle with it. Last resort you can show up at the ER and say you're having a panic attack and they'll give you a couple ativan.

Natural shit can help too: green tea, l-theanine, valerian root, chamomile tea. Even some OTC shit like diphenhydramine or doxylamine succinate I've found can help with anxiety.

Im on citalopram. Two years now. Im on it for panic attacs/general anxiety. It helped, but im drinking every day now. And that sucks. My panic attacks are returning when im hungover. Benzos defenetly help with anxiety. Need to get my shit together

Sounds like it's not working for you. Generally takes anti-Ds about two weeks to reach "therapeutic" levels in your blood. Go back to your doc and try switching to something else.

To really cure you, you should open up to someone and share your past. Its a process, and ad thake up to two months to really start to work

If you take venlafaxine read up on the side effects first and dont stop taking it suddenly if you start. Its hardcore.

Be careful mixing the benzos with alcohol. I woke up half naked in a field with my car flipped over in a ditch mixing those.

And check those double quads while you're at it

>mentioned past drug use
>probably think I'm a drug addict

"Hey doc, I uhhh.... yeah I got anxiety and panic disorder, you got any bars bro???"

Realistically speaking tho you definitely fucked up either in your explanation of your past drug usage or in the way you explained your issues to them so of course they're gonna think you're a druggie who just wants some of the most abused drugs on the market.

Lorazepam/Ativan is just gonna help you go to bed at night, and Xanax is gonna turn you into an addict immediately because of how great (it seems) upon first usage.

You're honestly better off buying xan bars or footies off a local dealer at this point, because if you didnt listen to your doctor you're definitely gonna listen to your body when your kidneys shut down and your life goes to complete shit after abusing the most unproductive drug of them all.

(Seriously though, don't bother with benzos. Just like any addictive drug, the potential for abuse is immediately there, on par with Heroin and Crack for sedation and relief, ESPECIALLY those of us with genuine anxiety/depression/panic. I've done Heroin once and I immediately vowed to never do it again because of how amazing it was to sniff some china white. I've been a Xan addict and it took me a good fucking while to get clean off of it, I was lucky in that I felt no withdrawal symptoms, I just had stupidly high tolerances and couldn't drink ANY booze without blacking out.)

Yeah im good on that. Only take benzos if you really need them. I have the lowest dosage and i really dont wont to take them often, cuz you develop a tolerance. Few beers are ok, but i passed out when drinking spirits a few times. It also helps i try not to drive when drinking

They all work ok. Normally you start with an SSRI (not SNRI like Venlafaxine).

If you have anxiety an SSRI is ok. If only depression wellbutrin/buproprion has worked better in people I've given it do. It also helps with addition if you smoke.

Also "Sexual dysfunction" of SSRIs = slower orgasm. That's it, so not terrible.

Bupoprion / Wellbutrin.

It's a miracle for me, solved my absolute apathy and fatigue. I have been on for four months, it's mostly increased energy and drive. Unfortunately, it also has caused me to become irritable sometimes and really fly off the handle when I would otherwise just get angry. No sexual issues, actually it increased my sex drive and stamina in bed. I also finally got myself in better shape, I feel like I can exercise for three times as long. Ask for this if you want legal slow release meth

Also, increased thoughts of suicide... It's a documented symptom, so def not for everyone

Take advice from a rapper/drug user/seller/Toronto motherfucker:

-If you're gonna pop benzos, no more than a glass of wine/4 beers/2 mixed drinks.
- If you're gonna pop benzos, DO NOT DRIVE.
- If you're gonna pop benzos and drink a bit, smoke some weed and keep cigarettes on standby

After surviving 4 car crashes after horrible decisions involving drugs and women, AND getting my charges dropped, I'm extremely thankful that I'm still alive. I've dropped the Xans and coca since then, only weed & booze & exercise & music for me. In my 2 years of seeking therapy and trying tons of different AD's, I've managed to gotten over a lot of my shit and they're really not joking when they say talk therapy can do just as much good for you as medicine can.

fluoxetine aka prozac
damn good :)
Some buzz off them, feel out my face quite a lot of the time
fuck it, better than PTSD though

I'm on Cipralex and Abilify, have been since April. The Abilify really helps with the mood swings and panic attacks. However, the dosage was upped a few weeks back to 10mg and its making me feel like a zombie. Anyone else taking these?

Its a shame you didnt die during the second crash you fucking animal.
You could have wiped out a family easily.
waste of oxygen drug-head low-life scum.

You're exactly the type of white-person that everyone else in the world laughs at, enjoy being the stereotypical Sup Forums autist we know & don't love :)

gonna see my doc in a week so will do.

nice quads. i've tried. but whenever i start thinking and talking about shit i become worse. i start remembering shit that I've spent over 13 years trying to forget. and then it all starts to add up and i loose it.

I was on Seroquel, but cold turkey that shit after 4 months. Toxic poisons

At least he's not a nigger you fucking coon.

Venlafaxine fucking sucks.
Did a good job first, but getting off it was hell on earth. I felt like I was burning up at times

My shrink told me that my mind is like a mobile. When you take sone components out to inspext them, it cant work. But when all the repaired pieces are together they work like new. Funny thing is i newer really talked to him, he just prescribes me ads. But the moral is that it takes time for everything

>Also "Sexual dysfunction" of SSRIs = slower orgasm. That's it, so not terrible.
OP here, not true for me: been on a number of meds, and all have killed my dick.

Yeah, I don't know why healthcare is so fucked here...well I guess I know why, but I don't understand why it continues to be that way when so many people would benefit greatly from being able to see someone for their issues. When I spent a year at college, I could see one every two weeks for free, and it helped a lot.

I can't drink at all anymore, not even a single beer, without anxiety right after, and straight heart palpitations/panic attacks the whole next day or two.

Ecitalopram, very deep sleep, reduced motor skills, reduced libido (very helpful in my situation)

>Also, increased thoughts of suicide... It's a documented symptom, so def not for everyone
I've had those thoughts on lexapro, and it scared the shit out of me. Now I don't take it anymore. But they were intrusive thoughts that'd come out of nowhere like "this is hard, just shoot yourself when you get home." and then that'd trigger a panic attack cos I felt like I wasn't in control of my own mind anymore.

I have taken Venlafaxine for years

works great

side effects; lower libido, slight weight gain

>I've read somewhere that talk therapy can be just as effective as medication in some cases.
This is what arrogant psychs believe. Unless the med has very hindering side effects for you, talking with your psych doesnt magically cure you. (if only bc they keep it very superficial and don't het to know YOU)

This makes me wonder...I've had a doctor tell me that they just want me on something for about a year, to bring my brain chemicals to a state of homeostasis for a bit, then taper off, with the idea that my brain would continue functioning well without the med. How are you supposed to do that if quitting effexor is like dying?

Meds don't "cure" you either

I need something with no cardiac or penis side effects, and it doesn't sound like those exist.

>autist
He's right, you are a stupid drug-head

>(if only bc they keep it very superficial and don't het to know YOU)
Like meds, you may have to try more than one to find a psych that works well with you in particular. My first therapist in college kind of sucked and didn't really help at all, but I think that's because her style didn't sync with the kind of person I am. I got a new therapist after her, and he helped a lot and felt comfortable almost right away.

Didnt even see. Ta. My first quads.

>Meds don't "cure" you either
English not my first language. But meds that synch with you do more than some hot air from a psych only interested in him/herself.

I'm on Celexa (40 mg) and Wellbutrin (300 mg). Some sexual side effects, but nothing major. My problem is that I have trouble enjoying anything. Despite being on Celexa for 15 years now, I'm thinking of trying something else.

well im giving them another week then see doc. coming off them if no better.
only thing that keeps me going is weed n pussy and now i cant even climax

Has your doctor ever talked about you ever getting off of it, or is this a lifetime thing for you?

I only want to take something for about a year or bit more. I don't like the idea of "needing" any meds.

Anybody here know anything about getting your hormones checked in lieu of antidepressants?

I got my thyroid checked, and I'm apparently at the extreme low end of "normal", but not in the range where the lab considers it necessary for treatment. I went to my GP wanting my test levels checked, but got talked down to a thyroid check and he wants me on an antidepressant.

Should I try a new doctor or am I just dancing around the issue here?

>Mirtazapine, man that shit was wild.
I'd lay in bed after taking it and would often have delirium-like symptoms where I'd have no idea how much time passed and would feel strange in general, but the faps to make it stop were AMAZING for some reason, very vivid.

>All hail the quads of oblivion.

But yeah man. This is common sense when taking any medication. But stopping Venlaxafine is especially bad. For some reason the body acts like its trying to violently purge something. I'm talking flu symptoms, fever, nightmares and hallucinations, etc. If you have to come off of it notify your doctor and get a regimen from them that can ease you off...

Unless of course you wanna know what its like to be in the late stages of AIDS.

I got my thyroid levels checked before redircting me to a shrink. Symptoms are very similar. I dunno, if you want you can alvays get another hormone test. But sometimes shit is just mental, like in my case. And a doctor with knowledge about mental issues can help a lot more than a normal doctor

Second opinions are valued so highly because traditionally they work. Even going to see a new doctor for a consult might be enough for your primary care to pull his head out of his ass and actually try to help you. Its not because he's afraid of losing you as a patient....more like he's afraid you'll sue for misconduct or malpractice once you get results from another option .

Makes me wonder, cos even on my "good days" I'm still very low energy, even though I'm not fat or unfit. I have a lot of those symptoms, especially low energy and very sluggish digestion. But again, apparently my levels weren't low enough, even though they were 0.9 on a scale of 0.33-4.5

I might call for another appointment then. I'm without insurance, but bills can get fucked, I care way more about my life and my ability to enjoy it than some retarded bloated fucking bill that means almost nothing.

Having for some retarded reason decided at multiple points to cold turkey it, listen to this user, it is not fun happy times.

Some healtcare systems suck. Try searching for free talks with people. Maybe med students. Or anyone. Talking out your issues helps. Im lucky my insurance covers it. But acting faster helps. I wasted almost a year of being scared all the time by just not confessing to sone one

I'm gonna ask the opinion of one of the nurses of his on the phone tomorrow when I call his office. The nurses always give free opinions.

Takes 150mg Venlafaxine a day.
No side effectsfrom them. But ifI take them too late I get some weird kind of light headedness. Not too pleasant, pro is that I always remember to take them at that point

>No side effectsfrom them
Nice. I wish there was a way I could know without a full commitment to the med.

I've taken this for a few years now, made me less of a pussy. And I don't feel depressed.

Cont.
As to my experience.
>1.5 years ago
>had no desire to live
>had 0 energy
>dropped out from college
>lost my appartment.
>thought it was never gonna be better
>was hospitalized by my friend and his mother
>started therapy and antidepressants
>doing fulltime master studies in math and economics while holding a 20hrs / week part time job.

So yeah. Go for it Sup Forumsro

Are you me?

I take 200mg of Sertraline. I really can't tell the difference when I'm off or on it. I feel fine and okay now, not really depressed anymore but I'm not sure if it's the pills or something else.

Fortunately i never had any side effects, but as i understand you can step down from them if you get any, and try a different treatment

Been on 300 mg of Effexor for ten years. Most effective antidepressant I've tried, and I've tried nearly all of them. Only noticable side effect is it can be hard to orgasm, like close to impossible. You'll wear that pussy out before you get there. Has its pros and cons

Used to take Zoloft and then Lexapro, worked okay I guess, kind of numbed me out. But still had anxiety. I don't really feel too depressed most of the time, but I have panic attacks daily. I've been taking Buspar/Buspirone but am still having daily panic attacks, can't get anything done. Idk what to do.

If youre an experienced drug user, dont. Youll just get into the habit of taking them.
If not then it would probably help but itll still cause more harm if you get into the habit of taking them.
Id suggest to take them to ease ur symtoms while also trying to come off them, exersice, eat healthy, and come to terms with the things that caused your depression.
I believe depression is essenstial for perspective in your life and a way ur emotions express ur short comings, failures, and ect.
Experience in life cant be forgotten or healed, so dont try.
Learn some buddist teachings, and learn more about yourself.
Hope u dont Chester urself out of this one.
Good day user

What the fuck, you bunch of pussies. Just accept the sober thoughts of your own dying mind.
(((them))) love it when you buy (((their))) (((medicines)))

Not sure if you're posting Spider ironically or just stupid.

I already last too long in bed, fuck

I'm not even sure what causes my depression, and believe me I've spent a lot of fucking time trying to figure it out.

I've had General and Social anxiety for many years now only about a year ago did I decide to really do something about it after I had my first panic attack. I've been in therapy for over a year now since the attack and it's helped a fair bit. Not any where close to getting rid of my anxiety but defiantly helping me control it and manage it. About 2-3 months ago I finally saw a phychiatrist to get some medication along side with my therapy. He first prescribed me just Paxil at 10 mg a day. I took it for a week or two and bumped it up to 20 mg. Doc said it was fine. Got the dick side effect. It would take me 1-2 hours to have an orgasm but honestly best orgasm of my life. Talked to doctor and said that's not gonna work I gotta be able to fuck. He said okay and put me on Busparone which only helps with generalized anxiety. Also counteracts the dick side effect in my case at least. 10mg in the morning 10mg at night. He wanted me to come off the Paxil so go back down to 10 mg a day then 5mg then stop. I started taking the Busparone and comin off of the Paxil. When I was at 10mg of Paxil and Taking the Busparone I felt good. No dick side effect anymore and anxiety seemed to be going down some. I've since bumped back up in both drugs becuase I had a mental breakdown about a month ago. I've been on 20mg of Paxil a day and 60mg of Busparone 30mg in morning 30mg at night. Since I've been taking these dosages I've felt pretty good actually. Anxiety noticeably down can get mood swings some times. I can't cum right away anymore but within a reasonable about of time like 30mins if I wanted to. It's actually a plus. I can control my orgasm a lot better and when I do orgasm it feels way better than when I wasn't taking these. That might just be me though. I hope this helped at least someone learn something. Don't usually post on here more of a lurker but felt like I should share my story.