I've tried Paxil several years ago for anxiety issues. I didn't like it because of the sexual side effects. Also it always felt I was walking around with a slight buzz all day. I think it might have reduced my appetite and made waking up earlier easier.
I'm thinking about going back to my doc to see what else is out there. Anything that surpresses appetite and no sexual side effects?
random question wrote:
I've tried Paxil several years ago for anxiety issues. I didn't like it because of the sexual side effects. Also it always felt I was walking around with a slight buzz all day. I think it might have reduced my appetite and made waking up earlier easier.
I'm thinking about going back to my doc to see what else is out there. Anything that surpresses appetite and no sexual side effects?
I haven't tried it myself, but I think Wellbutrin would be the one that most closely resembles your description. I think Remeron also has a relatively low side effect profile (I think there's still a bit of the weight gain thing though).
Zinc and Magnesium together are a great thing for DAILY use in terms of providing something of a relaxing effect.
If you're looking for something to use only a couple times a week, lorazepam can be pretty safe. However, those benzos can be very addictive, so be careful.
I think I did try wellbutrin as well as buspar, effexor, and possibly klonopan. Maybe I didn't give them enough time or didn't find the right dose, but I didn't find any of them really effective. Don't they have anything that takes the edge off like a few drinks does?
I have an addictive prone personality so benzos scare me. But what I've read about them, they seem to reduce that "background noise" much more than SSRIs.
random question wrote:
I think I did try wellbutrin as well as buspar, effexor, and possibly klonopan. Maybe I didn't give them enough time or didn't find the right dose, but I didn't find any of them really effective. Don't they have anything that takes the edge off like a few drinks does?
I have an addictive prone personality so benzos scare me. But what I've read about them, they seem to reduce that "background noise" much more than SSRIs.
Yep. Ativan in particular just seems to really calm you down. The effects are much more noticeable than just an antidepressant. However, i think docs usually prescribe SSRI's as a long term solution.
personally, i don't think any of that stuff if good for you long term. Try some good supplements:
l-tyrosine
zma
vitamin d
Listen man don't take those pills. You said maybe you didn't give it enough time or find the right dose. No, trust me they will not give you what you are looking for. Don't put your faith in pills, or even doctors. Therapy is good and they say its just as effective as the pills. You will not find what you are looking for in the pill, you will be numb while you die.
questions......? wrote:
Yep. Ativan in particular just seems to really calm you down. The effects are much more noticeable than just an antidepressant. However, i think docs usually prescribe SSRI's as a long term solution.
personally, i don't think any of that stuff if good for you long term. Try some good supplements:
l-tyrosine
zma
vitamin d
In addition to the addiction potential people also develop tolerance to Benzos (which of course means upping the dose, which ups the addiction potential). So you are right, doctors prefer not to use them long term.
How can an antidepressant med gain weight? Does the pill get heavier in some way I don't know about?
Havetoo wrote:
Don't put your faith in pills, or even doctors. Therapy is good and they say its just as effective as the pills.
There's a lot of truth to this...the science behind many antidepressant has been heavily criticized/downgraded because of flaws in their study design. In particular, there were flaws in the 'double blind' methods where participants effectively became unblinded because of the side effects of the drugs. New studies that take this into account by using 'active placebos' that mimic the side effects of the drugs have demonstrated that MOST of the benefit is from the placebo effect. e.g.:
http://summaries.cochrane.org/CD003012/tricyclic-antidepressants-compared-with-active-placebos-for-depression[link/]
I'm not a fan of pills either. I don't want to be dependent on them in the long term but think they have a place in the short term when used in conjunction with therapy.
The deal I think with therapy is that's its really expensive to be seeing someone on a long term basis. I don't expect immediate results but not everyone can afford seeing a therapist regularly.
I would say beer, but that might make you gain weight. So, straight liquor is a good choice.
random question wrote: Any antidepressant/anxiety meds that don't ruin sex drive and gain weight?
Prayer, my brother, prayer.
The EMSAM patch or generic selegiline pills are incredibly effective antidepressants and will not cause weight gain or decrease libido. Wellbutrin too, as was mentioned.
random question wrote:
I've tried Paxil several years ago for anxiety issues. I didn't like it because of the sexual side effects. Also it always felt I was walking around with a slight buzz all day. I think it might have reduced my appetite and made waking up earlier easier.
I'm thinking about going back to my doc to see what else is out there. Anything that surpresses appetite and no sexual side effects?
Forget the drugs. Yoga, clean organic food, and meditation is all you need. Try the natural protocol instead of further polluting your system.
Nature Boy wrote:
Forget the drugs. Yoga, clean organic food, and meditation is all you need. Try the natural protocol instead of further polluting your system.
As someone who suffers from depression I'm insulted.
The Reality wrote:
Nature Boy wrote:Forget the drugs. Yoga, clean organic food, and meditation is all you need. Try the natural protocol instead of further polluting your system.
As someone who suffers from depression I'm insulted.
Then don't be insulted. Take action.
I've been through most of the SSRI drugs, and while some may give you a happy buzz, you pay a price for it. I'm now 48, running and racing again after 20 years, and really proud of my condition.
I fought chronic depression for many years. I'm now using wellbutrin, which does help concentration, but not much else. The problem with most SSRIs is weight gain -- you never feel full; sexual side effects -- premature issues; sometimes yo-yo like effects. After 10 years, I was no place better than when I started.
I agree with others - do your homework on this. Take vitamins, keep exercising, and focus on a healthy lifestyle. The SSRIs can provide some temporary relief, but that's it. Take control of your life and focus on the positive. I know easier said than done, but you can do it.
I take Zoloft with no noticeable side effects but it varies from person to person
Alcohol.
Oh wait, that will ruin sex drive, and probably make you gain weight. still alcohol FTW
Flo'da boy wrote:
I take Zoloft with no noticeable side effects but it varies from person to person
It definitely does vary from person to person. I was on zoloft for a while (wasn't depressed, doctor was a moron) and it made me take forever to finish if you catch my drift. Also, drinking while on that stuff is basically like giving yourself roofies.