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Tired of depression meds: At a loss of what to do

Posted by jane2022 @jane2022, Feb 19, 2022

Having suffered with depression for years during and after a failed marriage onto bad online relationships which lead to my suicide attempt. I’m at my wits end coming off Effexor now and feeling desperately depressed.
Doctor wants me to start mirtazaphine now but just reading side effects has put me off.
I am at a loss what to do!

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rosa66 | @rosa66 | Mar 30, 2022
In reply to @suzquez "Just imagine it is med for diabetes. You HAVE to have it. Just plan for lifelong..." + (show)
@suzquez

Just imagine it is med for diabetes. You HAVE to have it. Just plan for lifelong medication for your brain to think right.

I’ve been on Paxil for 25+ years. I added 1 mg off Abilify and now my winters are HEAVEN! I plan to be on something my whole life. I’ve been diagnosed with bipolar disease. I still needed pregnancies so I couldn't do lithium.

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I wonder if Paxil would work for me again….8 months off
Was on 25 years and had a good life. I wish they would’ve just added something instead of taking me off. I’m not functioning mentally and afraid to try an SNRI

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sears | @sears | Mar 30, 2022
In reply to @rosa66 "I wonder if Paxil would work for me again….8 months off Was on 25 years and..." + (show)
@rosa66

I wonder if Paxil would work for me again….8 months off
Was on 25 years and had a good life. I wish they would’ve just added something instead of taking me off. I’m not functioning mentally and afraid to try an SNRI

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Why were you taken off the Paxil?

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rosa66 | @rosa66 | Mar 30, 2022
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@sears

Why were you taken off the Paxil?

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Depression and anxiety started to creep in 1 1/2 yrs ago. Psych decided to stop Paxil and double Wellbutrin….I wish he would’ve just added an anti anxiety Med. Now ruminating 24/7 about a new Med and so aftaid

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sears | @sears | Mar 30, 2022
In reply to @rosa66 "Depression and anxiety started to creep in 1 1/2 yrs ago. Psych decided to stop Paxil..." + (show)
@rosa66

Depression and anxiety started to creep in 1 1/2 yrs ago. Psych decided to stop Paxil and double Wellbutrin….I wish he would’ve just added an anti anxiety Med. Now ruminating 24/7 about a new Med and so aftaid

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It’s hard to get anti anxiety meds nowadays. So sorry you’re not feeling well. You’re not alone.

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jimmy 370 | @jimmy370 | Apr 6, 2022

Sorry to hear that! All I can say is, I’m in the same boat! It Sucks!

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raebaby | @raebaby | Apr 7, 2022

Celexa works well for me for anxiety. No side effects and I have been on it for at least 10 years, maybe more.

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syvie | @syvie | Apr 8, 2022
In reply to @rosa66 "So going from Paxil to Prozac worked for you? How is it now? My psych has..." + (show)
@rosa66

So going from Paxil to Prozac worked for you? How is it now?
My psych has never let me take a benzo 🙁

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You are a lucky person. Your psychiatrist is a good person. He saves you from benzo hell...You should say a big thank you to him.

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rosa66 | @rosa66 | Mar 1, 2023
In reply to @phstf1962 "They are starting me on one mg to see if that helps. mostly anxiety and ocd." + (show)
@phstf1962

They are starting me on one mg to see if that helps. mostly anxiety and ocd.

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Did it help your anxiety and ocd?

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birdiemomma | @birdiemomma | Mar 6, 2023

I would highly recommend that you try genetic testing for the medication(s) that will work best for you. Mine was through GeneSight. The report tells you the different medications and how the medication will work for you, whether it be yes, no, or maybe.

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johnbluffside | @johnbluffside | Mar 7, 2023

To almost any rx the side effects are scary .
Find a therapist & psychiatrist you can work with . One that you connect with. You feel comfortable with.
It’s a huge push on excercise
, eating healthy, yoga, water, and listening to tapes . Mediation and accuputure has helped many. It’s time consuming and costly but well worth all your efforts.

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