Let's talk about depression/attempted suicide - Page 4

JasonK · #31 09-04-2007, 03:19 PM

I've been on and off antidepressants for a few years. Prozac actually made me more suicidal. I've also taken Welbutrin, Effexor, Zoloft, Cymbalta and a couple others I can't remember. None have really helped.

divides_by_zero · #32 09-04-2007, 03:52 PM

Zoloft did nothing. Prozac actually made me have worse panic - 10 hour panic attack (I take/took antidepressants primarily for anxiety). When I did start feeling depressed they just upped the dosage. But that just ended up pissing me off because they didn't listen to a word I said. Celexa worked for me for a while, but I have stopped since I felt overmedicated and wanted to see how I'd do on my own now that some of my mental triggers have been controlled.

I think antidepressants can help, but you definitely have to find the right one or else they can mess you up bad. I liked how I felt - I didn't feel happier per se, the biggest difference was when I noticed that I could hold my head up and actually look at people while simply walking down the halls. I'll probably go back on them eventually, but I don't want to be on them as heavily as before.

Disclaimer: I am also on ritalin for ADHD and that became an issue with dosing the SSRIs since basically they fight eachother at times. I choose ritalin over the SSRI's which is part of the reason I went off my meds. YMMV.

NoMeansYes_ · #33 09-04-2007, 05:39 PM

To people who are depressed, why do you think you're depressed?

JasonK · #34 09-04-2007, 05:47 PM

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To people who are depressed, why do you think you're depressed?

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Brain malfunction.

NhlNut · #35 09-04-2007, 07:14 PM

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I'm curious from those that take antidepressants would you please PM me or post in here and tell me how the antidepressants make you feel.

I took Prozac at first then Welbutrin. Neither really helped, I don't think anyway.

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I started with Prozac about 10 years ago. I had an immediate reaction. At higher doses (80 mg) it felt like I was on speed. (or what I imagine speed feels like) I stayed on for a good 6 years. I started having problems again, and added wellbutrin. It had little/no effect for me.
I switched over to Lexapro, which I take to this day. About 2 years ago I added Effexor. I've had little/no side effects. Prozac killed my sex drive, and lexapro seems to reduce it a bit. (or I could just be getting old)

What do medications do for me?
It gets rid of suicidal thoughts and idealizations completely. I dwell on problems and misfortunes much much less. I sleep much better, and I don't have racing thoughts when I try to go to sleep. (I think Effexor is especially good for this)
Every day it doesn't feel like I'm trying to wade through an invisible jello that holds me back.

I lived for 7 years without medication. I probably should have flunked out of my senior year of college for lack of participation. I struggled and suffered greatly during those 7 years. I know what it's like to think "I can do this myself". I had to reach the bottom. Like an alcoholic who has to get it.
For those who struggle, I hope you get the help you need.

egocidal · #36 09-04-2007, 07:43 PM

zoloft does indeed make it hard to blow your wad, its kinda nice lasting for like 30 minutes avg.

DwightSchrute · #37 09-10-2007, 09:38 AM

Do any of you have experience with Xanax? If so please fill me in.

Idiotex · #38 09-10-2007, 11:52 AM

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zoloft does indeed make it hard to blow your wad, its kinda nice lasting for like 30 minutes avg.

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I can confirm that it actually takes a lot of shagging and mental concentration to blow when on Zoloft. Also if you haven't been on them regularly, and you pop more than the recommended daily dosage randomally, your first orgasm the next day will be more akin to an exploision that lasts for like 6 seconds (obv I heard this all from a friend...).

2218 · #39 09-10-2007, 01:34 PM

I've been on Cipralex for 3 months now. I don't have suicidal thoughts anymore, but the rest of my life is still dreary. I have a few up times, but still no drive, etc. Cipralex makes you pretty sleepy and affects your sex drive. (Ejaculation takes a long long time. Jerking it without porn is nearly impossible. Jerking it with porn is very tough. Getting off during sex is also tough. It's really annoying in the morning when I get morning wood and can't do anything about it. Otherwise, I don't really mind it.)

DwightSchrute · #40 09-18-2007, 12:54 PM

Ok so I was given Lunesta for sleep. Abilify for manic depression or somethin. (5mg per day). He said in high doses it's for people with multiple personalities.

He then gave me Xanex for when I'm really stressing.

I don't know how much is in each Xanex pill but I can take like 4 of em and they do calm me down a lil. But i can't see why people become addicted to them. all they seem to do is make me want to take a nap and not care abotu punctuation.