..express em or channel em? And it gets kinda frustrating?
I feel like if I'm being put on meds that would mean I'll never trip again. I don't like to mix chemicals. You can't just skip taking them that one day you want to take shrooms, depending on what you take the effects of the pills are going to linger in your system for days since you're taking them regularly.
I don't know how badly I need meds. I think I need meds though, because I am avoiding social situations and my social skills are declining. It just really sucks knowing that if I'm put on them I probably will never get high again on anything but weed. I value drugs over a social life, because people failed me, so part of me is tempted to just deal with my issues so I can trip once in a while. I know that's not the right path though.
And I am not nearly the patient mom I thought I was. My daughter is 27 months, and I think Iβve snapped at her whining and constant fussing more in the last two weeks than ever combined.
I just donβt have the patience to tell her sixteen times to stop doing something. I snap after about 4 or 5 times. I donβt usually yell, but Iβm definitely curt enough she gets upset.
Have any other parents gone off an anxiety or depression medication and seen a difference in yourself? Physically Iβm feeling so much better, which is why I went off of it in the first place. But Iβm genuinely struggling with how short tempered I feel.
Itβs only been a bit over two weeks. Iβm really hoping my irritability will decrease soon.
I've taken antidepressants before but I dont think they really did much for me, and I hate the side effects. Is anyone taking anything that has made a noticable difference?
We had a vet visit yesterday, unrelated to anxiety. After the vet and I talked about a few things, she suggested trazodone for Pippa (8 months, 35lbs). The dosage is a 100mg pill "One to one and a half tablet(s) every 12 to 24 hours." The vet kind of told me to figure out what works best, within that range.
Pippa is definitely a high-energy Aussie, which I try to work through by going for walks, playing lots of fetch, and mental stimulation. The vet said this is to help get us through this period, until she has more training behind her and she grows out of so much of her puppy energy.
As someone who takes antianxiety pills, I know how beneficial they can be but I still feel weird about giving them to my girl. Like I'm drugging vs working with the issues head-on. If anyone here gives their puppy antianxiety meds daily, would you care to let me know your thoughts about how it's helped? Anyone can chime in with negatives too. I really would love to think about both sides.
I decided not to take it because it was inducing severe apathy and lack of interest. I know that is not the case for everyone, but unfortunately it didn't work out for me.
I also wanted to see if maybe my ADHD meds would work alone for reducing my anxiety, because maybe my ADHD is making my anxiety worse and maybe my anxiety is from being understimulated. (it appears it did even past the honeymoon effect).
Will my doc be mad at me for this?
I've had a few hallucinations on benadryl and it would honestly just give me even more anxiety because I'd be so scared of any hallucinations. Anyone know of anything else that helps them?
Around 14 or so was when it first became a problem. I don't know why but when it comes time to sleep my mind starts racing and it's difficult to go to sleep. It's hard to describe but it's like my mind is moving too fast. I'm not scared or particularly anxious but I'm actually more energized especially mentally at night. It's a weird feeling. I think it has to do with the quiet, the cooler temperatures and less bright lights.
I was prescribed the medication by my doctor and it seems to work. The only downsides to it are if I skip a dose (like I realize I did today) it's hard to sleep the following night. It also has weight gain as a side effect and makes me more lethargic. Also the withdrawal if I don't take it for 24hours is fucking awful.
My sleepy time is coming soon though. I've gotten better at relaxing my mind over the years and I can usually manage if I skip a dose.
TL;DR at end of post
This is my first post here, so please let me know if I'm misrepresenting medication or ADHD as a whole, I'd like to be as constructive as possible. This is just my testimony.
But seriously, It's my first day on these meds and I'm willing to quit drinking and every other drug I've tried in the past to make me feel better. This is it. For years I thought the root of my problems was anxiety and depression (and I received treatment for those) but after reevaluating with my psychiatrist and getting tested, I know the source of my mental health dilemmas is ADHD. I'm on hour 2 of these meds and my existential dread isn't at the forefront of my mind, I feel better about life, I'm able to be productive without the weight of intrusive thoughts, and I'm just generally happier. I know this is only short-term exposure and I still need to continue to evaluate my condition and the effects of the medication longer-term, but I can't get over how much better I feel already. I feel like a human for the first time in a long time.
That said, I AM NOT RECOMMENDING ANY MEDICATION OVER ANOTHER, OR AT ALL. Medication is very serious and should ABSOLUTELY be discussed with a doctor or psychiatrist. If you think medication can help at all, PLEASE consult and be honest with your doctor. Everyone's brain works differently, and they'll know which medication (if any) is right for yours.
I know medication and psychiatrists aren't totally accessible to everyone, and I'm truly sorry to those of you who don't have that access. There are other ways to cope, and I'm sure some of the other wonderful people in this sub have suggestions. That said, if you do have the means to do so, please see a doctor/psychiatrist. I can't recommend it enough.
TL;DR: I tried ADHD meds today and I feel amazing. Talk to your doctor about medication if you've been on the fence, and be safe about your usage of it. It can change your life.
Wouldn't it be counterintuitive if it increases the levels of norepinephrine in your body?
I am prepared but I have faced so much rejection lately with jobs that I wanted that I just feel like I can't relax because if I do then I will relax too much and bomb the interview. That's usually how it goes. I also just really need money and I want something I can put my degree towards and I always feel like competition is too fierce. I need anti anxiety solutions.
Any good advice?
I separated from (and subsequently divorced) my wife over a year ago. She was my first female-bodied partner, and I'm a hella gay lady. With the anxiety associated with dramatic life changes, I went on citalopram. As soon as I started having sex with other people, I discovered a whole world I was missing. I used to ask my wife if we could shower before sex, because I was afraid of tasting some stank pussy. Now I absolutely devour aged pussy. It's a fucking delicacy. I have begged my partners to let me please them after work, knowing they haven't showered in 8+ hours. It is almost meditative smelling her unique scent while letting my tongue dance on her clit. If it's just a little bit stinky, it just adds to the experience. Because of this, all my partners have been able to have at least one orgasm from oral alone. They are always blown away, and have to push my face away from their pussy. Has anyone else been through this?
So there is a lot of evidence to back therapy and therapeutic strategies. From what I have read, most therapy is equal to or better than antidepressants for treating depression and anxiety.
Now, I am very pro-medication, but how do you respond to people who believe that their depression or anxiety is solely a chemical imbalance and therefore meds are the only solution? Like they basically say, "My GP says I have a chemical imbalance so I need to take these medications". How do you share with them the potential effect that therapy can have, and that therapy can change the brain in a concrete way just as medicine does? I never say anything because I don't want to sound anti-medication, but I wish more people realized that antidepressants aren't these cure-alls.
What does that mean about the type of tinnitus i have and how i should treat it?
I want to taper off xanax and ssris, and seeing if marijuana will stop the horrible side effects of tapering off. But not be a zombie during the year of tapering.
Serious question, what cases have you seen where patients were winged off over time. It just seems there are always reasons to up doses and add prescriptions, but rarely to aim at a drug free life? Any experiences getting off these drugs?
I am so extremely afraid of getting dependant of it.
I already have a psychiatrist and some meds (bipolar II here), but they told me every time that maybe antianxiety meds would be a good choice.
I don't know anyone in my surroundings I could safely ask for experience.
I am trying to know how it feels anxiety wise, to take such pills. Does it feel like a weight has been lifted?
Is it not hard to have them available considering they might be dangerous at high dose?
How do you deal with the fact that it is super addictive?
Thanks in advance gals and guys, hope you can help out
My 11 month old male pug mix, who we've had since he was a pup, seems to feel even more anxious when we put the anti anxiety shirt on him. We got him the thunder shirt and once its on he just freezes and lays down, won't move. Ive tried it on him twice, same reaction each time so I took it off right away. Anyone else experience this? Why is this happening for the little guy?? What can we do!?!
Yes, I get it, exercise and being outside helped YOU. But sometimes its impossible to drag yourself out of bed to go do the things that make you happy. I went the first 25 years of my life trying to make myself better the natural way, turns out I NEED the medicine to get me to do those things.
I've been on my pills since April now and after an adjustment I'm finally happy and able to get myself to do the things I love to do.
So dont claim medicine is bad, some people actually need it and shaming them for it isnt helping anyone.
I really REALLY don't want to take medication but I'm struggling a lot. Are there meds that are okay to take that won't hurt baby? I don't want to give up my nursing journey. We are almost 9 months in and I want to make it to 2 years. I'll choose her over me if there are any risks to her. TIA.
L theanine 200mg
Rhodiola rosea 450mg
Ashwagandah KSM 600mg
Phosohatidylserine 300mg
Consistently takes my stress/anxiety down by 30-40%
Ruminating thoughts are significantly reduced and overall energy is higher (though I think that's cause im waisting less energy on stress, not because the stack gets energy)
I been using this stack for several months now and I haven't noticed any tolerance or negative symptoms. I've also shared this stack with 2 of my friends and they love it.
I'm also adding choline bitrate for the liver protective properties.
Between this stack, CBT, and exercise my stress/anxiety has become very manageable.
Just wanted to share. Any other stacks that you've had success with?
so boys start eating your cum and girls start swallowing that shit
I am getting MRI scan this month that will tell if any on my nerves is injured. I mean no other antiinflammatory drug or drugs from pain have helped me lower the pain in my lower belly rather than xanax or lozarepamon, somnols. Is this a proof that I have damaged nerves around my bladder/prostate?
How does it affect your sugar? Have you had any complications? Are there any that didn't have to same complications?
Of course I have a mind to think the latter since I am gaining weight like a crazy person but feel like I am eating less if not the same as before
I started paroxetine/paxil October of 2018 and have gone from 10mg to 30mg over the course of the year. I started at 111lbs. I have always had a fast metabolism and average to small hunger. Fast forward today and I just hit 140lbs. As of October 2019, I started splitting the smallest dosage in half and taking that nightly. As of this past weekend, I now am I talking half a pill every other day. I go to the gym 4 times a week and eat a normal balanced diet. How long after going off of the medication should I expect to lose weight? It sucks that even trying to lose weight for the first time in my life still provided a weight gain.
And it gets kinda frustrating cuz of it? Like you feel like those emotions have no outlet and your head might as well just burst (bit exaggerated here but similar feeling) I've been on Zoloft 50mg for over 20 days now and it's my first time taking medications for mental health
