Anti depressants..

[Segga]

I was on citalopram, ranging from 10-30mg per day for around 18 months. Decided to come off them as I felt I'd come a long way in my healing, and felt they were quashing my personality by masking a lot of feelings.

Could fuck the Mrs for about 2 hours straight on them though, really reduces the feeling and sensitivity down below.

I came off Citalapram because I couldn’t get anywhere near ejacualtion! Just killed it.
Moved onto Fluxotine and that just delays it for me so I have a right sweat on when I’m having tug!!

 

[PinkFinal]

Stopped taking Mirtazapine after two and a half years. It had turned me into a fatty.

The itching is insane.

 

[BLUEYESTU]

I was on 300mg of Sertraline for apx 3 years and it killed my sex drive completely. Even when I got married and got some Cialis from my doc for the honeymoon I still couldn’t raise a semi. Plus they had me feeling like I was wrapped in bubble wrap and not quite on the planet. Recently my works doctor took the time to explain the difference to me between SSRI’s and SSNI’s and he recommended Venlofaxine to me. I got my gp to prescribe it for me and it’s been a revelation! I feel clear headed, my depression and anxiety is well under control and I can drink with them without after effects. They do supposedly cause problems with ejaculation but I’m married 6 years now so we never have sex.....

 

[OilBoy2008]

Stopped taking Mirtazapine after two and a half years. It had turned me into a fatty.

The itching is insane.

I'm also a new found fat bastard after coming off Citalopram. They don't tell you that side effect when they hand them out like water at the GP.

Looking forward to finishing up a project in 2 weeks time and getting back into fitness and healthy eating, hoping that will kickstart it.

 

[Ribchester]

Watched us since 65 no problems whatsoever then along come fa cup semi final followed by the next season began to think it was just a bit of anxiety came back from arsenal away and declared my self as suffering from cititis went Norwich seemed a lot better then 24 hours after qpr put on citalapan for three years. Chanced coming off the stuff in Pelegrines last season but had to go back on them day after returning from Madrid semi 2 nd leg. Been ok for a while now but have had to revert to getting slaughtered before every game. Luckily retired so can get in Witherspoons around 2 ish before mid week games. And 10 ish for weekends So unfortunately can’t remember a thing about any games which ironically was ok during 80s and 90s but now have to rely on MUEN reports and Radio etc...... you can see where this is going

 

[DMA's]

Is anyone on pregabalin?

I have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and with that have crippling aniexty. I rarely leave the house all week, have almost daily panic attacks amongst loads of other lovely things.

I was prescribed pregablin about a year ago but much to my families dismay I refuse to take it as ironically enough I’m too anxious due to the side effects stated on the leaflet and online.

I really don’t see a way out for me to be honest everything I used to enjoy is now seemingly impossible to actually do and if wasn’t for my 3 year old I’d be long gone by now.

Anyways don’t want to bore anyone if anyone has any experience with that particular drug be great to hear about it. Thanks

 

[kaz7]

Is anyone on pregabalin?

I have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and with that have crippling aniexty. I rarely leave the house all week, have almost daily panic attacks amongst loads of other lovely things.

I was prescribed pregablin about a year ago but much to my families dismay I refuse to take it as ironically enough I’m too anxious due to the side effects stated on the leaflet and online.

I really don’t see a way out for me to be honest everything I used to enjoy is now seemingly impossible to actually do and if wasn’t for my 3 year old I’d be long gone by now.

Anyways don’t want to bore anyone if anyone has any experience with that particular drug be great to hear about it. Thanks

I have been on pregablin for a long time but for fibromyalgia,i can't say i've noticed it helping my anxiety,when i started on Citalopram i was like you so anxious about taking it my doctor had to really calm me down so i would take it,never ever read the side effects leaflet,i used to work for a big pharma company and they have to include every side effect known to man to cover their own arses,the reality is all drugs have side effects so you can't expect nothing to happen,i can't recall the side effects i had but i sometimes go up the dose a little and it makes me really dizzy
The side effects always kick in before the benefits do but grit your teeth and give it about 4-6 weeks and see how it goes,ask to start on a low dose and you can always go up slowly,you have nothing to lose right?

 

[Bigga]

Well, I'm disappointed in myself that I started back on meds, this morning, but I've seen no other way.

I have my Brother's inquest, coming up next month, my sister's stopped talking to me as I disagreed with her angle of pursuit on the case.

The only reason she took over was cos my MRS has suffered, medically, in the last 2 years; pacemaker and hysterectomy all before 35 years old. Stopped talking to my family and my older kids, my niece and nephews. Just stopped.

Found myself retreating into myself in the year after my Bro passed, especially as the hospital I work with got swallowed up by this fuckfest of a trust!

Stopped being the cheeky me I used to be before working within the actual hospital. Just head down and cracking on. Gone through job roles and levels in that time and my current personality feels at loggerheads in this new position. I have knuckled up through this whole thing, and dragged myself through the mud without it crossing my mind to take anything to 'cope'.

Then it hit me like a brick, a couple of weeks ago that the Inquest is looming large. So, I started on Sertraline, today, for a few weeks just to get me over the hill.

I forgot how awful the start is!

Felt like throwing up, half the day, especially after drinking something fizzy!

Ah well, just for a few weeks, I can hold back the thoughts of not even arguing with The Grim Reaper, should he/ she fancied knocking on my door. Hopefully not feel the empty bubble lodged in my chest, stopping me from feeling anything. Hopefully get some natural energy back and WANT to go gym and not just go.

When I'm there I train myself into the ground minimum 3 hrs, like some self punishment, but it's also my only escape.

I have told myself, just for a few weeks...

 

[Celeste]

Well, I'm disappointed in myself that I started back on meds, this morning, but I've seen no other way.

I have my Brother's inquest, coming up next month, my sister's stopped talking to me as I disagreed with her angle of pursuit on the case.

The only reason she took over was cos my MRS has suffered, medically, in the last 2 years; pacemaker and hysterectomy all before 35 years old. Stopped talking to my family and my older kids, my niece and nephews. Just stopped.

Found myself retreating into myself in the year after my Bro passed, especially as the hospital I work with got swallowed up by this fuckfest of a trust!

Stopped being the cheeky me I used to be before working within the actual hospital. Just head down and cracking on. Gone through job roles and levels in that time and my current personality feels at loggerheads in this new position. I have knuckled up through this whole thing, and dragged myself through the mud without it crossing my mind to take anything to 'cope'.

Then it hit me like a brick, a couple of weeks ago that the Inquest is looming large. So, I started on Sertraline, today, for a few weeks just to get me over the hill.

I forgot how awful the start is!

Felt like throwing up, half the day, especially after drinking something fizzy!

Ah well, just for a few weeks, I can hold back the thoughts of not even arguing with The Grim Reaper, should he/ she fancied knocking on my door. Hopefully not feel the empty bubble lodged in my chest, stopping me from feeling anything. Hopefully get some natural energy back and WANT to go gym and not just go.

When I'm there I train myself into the ground minimum 3 hrs, like some self punishment, but it's also my only escape.

I have told myself, just for a few weeks...

Hope all goes well for you, you’ve certainly had an awful lot to deal with of late by the sounds of it. Sorry for your loss with your brother, that is never easy. A v close friend of mine is having terrible issues and has been prescribed sertraline, which she was reluctant to take, did so for about 5 days and felt terrible on it, so decided to stop! I am so worried about her, she is trying hard to be normal, but I can see how much of an effort that is for her. We both work in the health service, although in different places these days, and that is part of her issue as she can’t cope with the stress of being responsible for people’s rehabilitation and the expectation they have for you to put things right! She’s now worried about seeing her GP next week as she’s stopped her meds, and terrified she will send her back to work as she can’t face it. She’s such a vibrant, confident person normally and it hurts to see her this way. Hope all works out for you, and you find that energy that you seek! Best of luck.

 

[purplenose]

Is anyone on pregabalin?

I have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and with that have crippling aniexty. I rarely leave the house all week, have almost daily panic attacks amongst loads of other lovely things.

I was prescribed pregablin about a year ago but much to my families dismay I refuse to take it as ironically enough I’m too anxious due to the side effects stated on the leaflet and online.

I really don’t see a way out for me to be honest everything I used to enjoy is now seemingly impossible to actually do and if wasn’t for my 3 year old I’d be long gone by now.

Anyways don’t want to bore anyone if anyone has any experience with that particular drug be great to hear about it. Thanks

I have been on Pregablin for a couple of years for fibro and as a mild anti depressant. I was at one point on 300mg a day, one in the morning one at night. It put loads of weight on me so i cut down to one 150 tablet each morning. The weight has come off and I think it does help with the pain a little bit. If I am honest I think smoking a bit of weed does just as good job without the side effects, but thats me. Give the pregablin a try it probably wont be a miracle cure but if it helps just a little it at least is a step in the right direction.

If I were you I would try the pregablin even if its a smallish dose once a day, Its maybe a case of finding the right dose for you, at the end of the day you can come off it if it doesnt agree with you in whatever way. Panic attacks are a very unpleasant things to deal with and the Pregablin might just help.

As for the family, well they will be genuine in their concerns but probably wont have a clue about how this all is effecting you so you need to be the one making the decisions on how to combat all this.

There will be a way out that does not involve leaving that three year old behind. Hang in, be patient and work it out, it might take some time but there will be light at the end of the tunnel. I still have the odd panic attack but rarely now and when i do I meet it head on and go toe to toe with it. Funny thing is panic attacks are like bullies or keyboard warriors they often run away when they know you are no longer scared of them and are prepared to face them down.

You can do it.