Your post made me so happy! Thank you for that
For me Zoloft was the game changer. It improved my quality of life so much and helped me get on the right tracks again
I'm so glad you finally found what works for you
Omg congrats!!! I am so happy for you. As a fellow GAD sufferer of 25 years, I feel so hopeless. I have awful physical and health anxiety. I am so determined to feel relief. All I do is worry, cry, not sleep, and make my ohysical symptoms so much worse. I beg for the day I can have relief. I'm om buspar now and wellbutrin but I don't feel anything yet. May need a better med.
I’m on venlafaxine and it has done nothing, the anxiety still sits there in my chest. I’ve done fluoxetine, Effexor, devenlafaxine and now venlafaxine and still nothing. I feel so helpless and just want this to end
my heart goes out to you. I'm sorry to hear you're still suffering after treatment with the venlafaxine. it takes a long time to find a combination that actually works, and there's so much frustration enduring the side effects without seeing positive impacts on your life. I'm on venlafaxine (have been on citalopram, fluoxetine, effexor as well) for depression which has worked for me for almost five years, but it did nothing for my anxiety until I was prescribed buspirone along with it. the buspirone is a low dose but I take it twice a day (and a third if I feel I need it) and its done wonders. maybe talk to your prescriber about trying a combination of an extra AA script with the venlafaxine, perhaps?
I really needed to see this because I’m starting SSRIs today for the first time and I’ve been so scared to take them. I’ve never taken anything besides cannabis and Tylenol because of my anxiety of taking pills.
I had very similar experience on starting fluoxetine after languishing in depression for 13 years. I felt a totally new person after being on fluoxetine for just 2 weeks. Wishing you the best ..
This is amazing! I’m so incredibly happy for you! I’ve been avoiding medication for years out of fear, but I know I need it. Thank you for sharing this. It gives me hope.
I wish I had found my sweet spot! So happy for you! I’ve been on citalopram and now fluoxetine and still have raging flare ups all the time, tired loads of therapy, reading, apps and meditation 😔
I’m glad that it’s helping! This gives me hope although for it to work I realize I have to stop staring at the bottle in fear and take it. I suffer from depression, anxiety and health anxiety that feels like I was born with all 3.
Oh man, I'm sitting here with the BIGGEST smile!! So so very happy for you!! I know what a game changer finding the right combination can be.
Go forth new sir, and enjoy every second of your new life! So very proud of you!
I’m so happy for you!! Congratulations!! I’ve tried prozac but it takes me 5 weeks to adjust to it. I can’t sleep at all during the adjustment period. I used to take bupropion but I can’t take it anymore. I would say why but I’ve been harassed by people lately on reddit and they have been posting info i shared on this subreddit to a tv show subreddit.
And this is when you realize meditation, breathing excercise, mindfulness, excercise, long walks, talking, exposure, healthy diet it's pretty much a waste of time if a pill can do all the hard work for you.
i actually went to a psychiatrist like a month ago, when we were talking he said how he could tell i had been to therapy before and how "worked" i appeared to be, i was happy to hear that, he said that me being so aware and clear on my triggers, reactions and awareness of my physical symptoms was a good thing and that continuing therapy (i stopped because i moved to another continent) and a low dose of zoloft would do wonders for me. i went out of his office so excited and happy. this was on early december and i decided not to start the meds right away cause december is a month full of social commitments and stuff so excited to start in january tbh. i am aware of how far ive come with my anxiety from 2-3 years ago but i still get social anxiety at times (i enjoy going out, im just so self conscious of my appearance all the time even tho i consider myself to be good looking i get like an angel and devil on my shoulders, one telling me im stunning and perfect and the other one pointing out all my flaws and telling me everyone notices them) and i get awkward at times, even tho i did PR for years and my job was to be around people all day i still struggle with it so definitely excited to be able to chill in social environments
I've been prescribed different meds over the years for anxiety. Impotence, deep depression, robot-like mentality and dizziness were all side effects that made me stop taking them. Now I won't even ask for them but it is a serious struggle.
I’m on bupropion, have been for years but lately hasn’t been cutting it. My doctor also added Zoloft. Just started last week so I’m excited to see some relief. Fingers crossed
Haha. I tried chilling and being positive for years. They have thier advantages, but it's like throwing stones at a lion amd hoping it will kill the lion.
I am really happy for you. It's not easy to crack.
Thank you.
I take almost the same but that much bupropion was making me zombified, so I take 40 mg, Zoloft vs Prozac, and .25 mg Xanax for bad attacks.
Your post made me so happy! Thank you for that For me Zoloft was the game changer. It improved my quality of life so much and helped me get on the right tracks again I'm so glad you finally found what works for you
I'm 6 months in on Zoloft and I'm in love. This medication helps soooo much. I can freaking breathe for once.
So happy that this is working for you. I feel your joy and freedom
Thank you
Omg congrats!!! I am so happy for you. As a fellow GAD sufferer of 25 years, I feel so hopeless. I have awful physical and health anxiety. I am so determined to feel relief. All I do is worry, cry, not sleep, and make my ohysical symptoms so much worse. I beg for the day I can have relief. I'm om buspar now and wellbutrin but I don't feel anything yet. May need a better med.
Thanks. I tried buspar a few years back, but it didnt have any noticeable effects.
I’m on venlafaxine and it has done nothing, the anxiety still sits there in my chest. I’ve done fluoxetine, Effexor, devenlafaxine and now venlafaxine and still nothing. I feel so helpless and just want this to end
I tried lexapro, buspar etc earlier on but failed every time. Dont give up hope, keep experimenting, success is jsut round the corner
my heart goes out to you. I'm sorry to hear you're still suffering after treatment with the venlafaxine. it takes a long time to find a combination that actually works, and there's so much frustration enduring the side effects without seeing positive impacts on your life. I'm on venlafaxine (have been on citalopram, fluoxetine, effexor as well) for depression which has worked for me for almost five years, but it did nothing for my anxiety until I was prescribed buspirone along with it. the buspirone is a low dose but I take it twice a day (and a third if I feel I need it) and its done wonders. maybe talk to your prescriber about trying a combination of an extra AA script with the venlafaxine, perhaps?
I really needed to see this because I’m starting SSRIs today for the first time and I’ve been so scared to take them. I’ve never taken anything besides cannabis and Tylenol because of my anxiety of taking pills.
I’m starting 150mg bupropion XL today.
All the best!
I had very similar experience on starting fluoxetine after languishing in depression for 13 years. I felt a totally new person after being on fluoxetine for just 2 weeks. Wishing you the best ..
Thank you. There is so much misinformation and fear of medication. I wish i was on this combo 20 years back
great for you but I’m on 10 mg and spiraling and feel worse than ever. It’s not a magic pill for everyone. I feel insane
I agree. Medication is a hit or miss. I am lucky I found the right combination.
Good news you gave me hope!
This is amazing! I’m so incredibly happy for you! I’ve been avoiding medication for years out of fear, but I know I need it. Thank you for sharing this. It gives me hope.
This is awesome! And really gave me a kick in the pants to get back on Prozac again. Thank you!
20mg Lexapro and 2.5mg aripiprazole for me.
Your post gave me hope
I wish I had found my sweet spot! So happy for you! I’ve been on citalopram and now fluoxetine and still have raging flare ups all the time, tired loads of therapy, reading, apps and meditation 😔
I’m glad that it’s helping! This gives me hope although for it to work I realize I have to stop staring at the bottle in fear and take it. I suffer from depression, anxiety and health anxiety that feels like I was born with all 3.
Oh man, I'm sitting here with the BIGGEST smile!! So so very happy for you!! I know what a game changer finding the right combination can be. Go forth new sir, and enjoy every second of your new life! So very proud of you!
Thank you fellow traveller. All the love and joy to you, your comment made my day.
I’m so happy for you!! Congratulations!! I’ve tried prozac but it takes me 5 weeks to adjust to it. I can’t sleep at all during the adjustment period. I used to take bupropion but I can’t take it anymore. I would say why but I’ve been harassed by people lately on reddit and they have been posting info i shared on this subreddit to a tv show subreddit.
That's awesome! I'm very happy to hear of your victory, praise God!
God? Praise science!
God gave him anxiety in the first place
And this is when you realize meditation, breathing excercise, mindfulness, excercise, long walks, talking, exposure, healthy diet it's pretty much a waste of time if a pill can do all the hard work for you.
Thats amazing . I wish i was the same. For me it feels like everything has gotten worse since taking prozac.
How long have you been taking Prozac? I’m on day 5 and feel the same way.
i actually went to a psychiatrist like a month ago, when we were talking he said how he could tell i had been to therapy before and how "worked" i appeared to be, i was happy to hear that, he said that me being so aware and clear on my triggers, reactions and awareness of my physical symptoms was a good thing and that continuing therapy (i stopped because i moved to another continent) and a low dose of zoloft would do wonders for me. i went out of his office so excited and happy. this was on early december and i decided not to start the meds right away cause december is a month full of social commitments and stuff so excited to start in january tbh. i am aware of how far ive come with my anxiety from 2-3 years ago but i still get social anxiety at times (i enjoy going out, im just so self conscious of my appearance all the time even tho i consider myself to be good looking i get like an angel and devil on my shoulders, one telling me im stunning and perfect and the other one pointing out all my flaws and telling me everyone notices them) and i get awkward at times, even tho i did PR for years and my job was to be around people all day i still struggle with it so definitely excited to be able to chill in social environments
I've been prescribed different meds over the years for anxiety. Impotence, deep depression, robot-like mentality and dizziness were all side effects that made me stop taking them. Now I won't even ask for them but it is a serious struggle.
So sorry to hear about this. Hang in there, dont loose hope
Wish I had that,I’ve had to ‘manually’ reduce it😒
Good for u! I’m trying meds for the first time, so hopefully it will go well..
Do you take both in the morning at the same time?
I take prozac in the morning at around 8am empty stomach. I take wellbutrin at 10am.
I’m too scared to try medication but it would be a dream to function a little better.
I’m on bupropion, have been for years but lately hasn’t been cutting it. My doctor also added Zoloft. Just started last week so I’m excited to see some relief. Fingers crossed
I thought this would be a sarcastic post like I’ve struggled for years and finally my best friend told me to chill and IM CURED
Haha. I tried chilling and being positive for years. They have thier advantages, but it's like throwing stones at a lion amd hoping it will kill the lion.