Depression and Anxiety Thread

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I’ve got to say, Wellbutrin in the morning of around 150mg and Prozac 50mg in the evenings has been a great blend for my anxiety and depression. I’m glad I found a psychiatrist on Talkspace and glad I gave it a try. I have found that Wellbutrin has helped me with focus as well.
 
Pepperoncini
Prozac 50mg in the evenings
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That’s a huge dose! I’ve taken 20mg daily for 20 odd years. That much would mess with my subconscious big time. Watch out for Prozac dreams, that can really send you over the edge when you can’t tell where dreams end (nightmares, really) and reality begins.
 
W3H5
That’s a huge dose! I’ve taken 20mg daily for 20 odd years. That much would mess with my subconscious big time. Watch out for Prozac dreams, that can really send you over the edge when you can’t tell where dreams end (nightmares, really) and reality begins.
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I started on 20 but we moved to 40 and then 50mg. I haven’t had any side effects where I feel like it’s been awful so I’m happy there.
 
Chris30
Wow, that's a huge dose indeed.
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Was that necessary, @Chris30? W3H5 already said the exact same thing right above you.

Frankly, I don't think it is at all appropriate to be passing comment on what a medical professional has prescribed to an individual. It really doesn't matter what you think, and making comments like this could easily make someone feel bad or anxious about what they are taking, which is not the smartest thing to do when talking about anxiety medication!

In any case, it is not a huge dose at all - it is not even the maximum recommended daily dose here in the UK, so it's really a pointless remark.
 
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Where did you guys get your medical degrees from again?

Normal Prozac dosage is 20-60mg but can go up to 80 if necessary. Far from a huge dose.

As TM said, if it was prescribed and isn't being abused, it's medically necessary. Just because 20 is good for one person doesn't mean 20 works for everyone.
 
Touring Mars
Was that necessary, @Chris30? W3H5 already said the exact same thing right above you.

Frankly, I don't think it is at all appropriate to be passing comment on what a medical professional has prescribed to an individual. It really doesn't matter what you think, and making comments like this could easily make someone feel bad or anxious about what they are taking, which is not the smartest thing to do when talking about anxiety medication!

In any case, it is not a huge dose at all - it is not even the maximum recommended daily dose here in the UK, so it's really a pointless remark.
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Ok, I'm sorry. I won't do it anymore. Please try to cut me some slack. I'm doing the best I can to follow the rules and be polite to everyone here. If you want to, you can delete my post. I don't mind.
 
Believe me @Chris30, you have been cut more slack than almost everyone else on this site combined, so rather than repeatedly asking for that, you could take more responsibility for yourself and think more carefully about what you are posting.
 
Touring Mars
Believe me @Chris30, you have been cut more slack than almost everyone else on this site combined, so rather than repeatedly asking for that, you could take more responsibility for yourself and think more carefully about what you are posting.
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You're right, like my mom said to me many times; I have to take accountability for my choices and actions here. I need to watch and think hard before making a post in a thread like this one. Thank you.
 
Is it just me or does anyone else feel a bit worse during this month?

I've been feeling gradually down ever since the start of this month, day by day. Anxiety creeping in slowly and everything started to feel crappier. I feel more agitated and unmotivated after feeling boosted last month. It's so weird, I thought I've been improving.
 
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Pepperoncini
Yeah my depression is kicking in again. I hate the cold weather. I’m so close to figuring out if I can move somewhere warmer. This just ain’t it for me.
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I had to do it years ago in my early twenties because cold, dark, miserable climates cause harsh depressions.

That’s not to say that depression is completely avoidable living in the tropics, but I get my fair share of sunlight and my joints don’t seize up as much.
 
Pie O My
I wonder if medications could be adjusted for the winter months. Will have to look if that's been trialled before.
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Most likely it’s possible. I got berated for my claims about antidepressants recently so I won’t say more than it’s possible. I’m not a doctor.

Sunlight lamps work well though. I know people that got through bitter grey winters by having a sunlight lamp on their desk or by their sofa. Made a huge difference. I think it’s a vitamin D thing. Don’t quote me.
 
W3H5
Most likely it’s possible. I got berated for my claims about antidepressants recently so I won’t say more than it’s possible. I’m not a doctor.

Sunlight lamps work well though. I know people that got through bitter grey winters by having a sunlight lamp on their desk or by their sofa. Made a huge difference. I think it’s a vitamin D thing. Don’t quote me.
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Noted, I will stay onside of the AUP.

Quick search pulled up this:

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Seasonal Variation in Antidepressant Prescribing: Year on Year Analysis for England - PubMed

The study confirmed seasonal variation in antidepressant prescribing with a peak in November/December. Growth in the antidepressant prescribing year on year was related to seasonality and requires further scrutiny in terms of understanding the factors that underlie the seasonal variation seen.
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(Pubmed is the go-to for health professionals although, thanks to Trump the NIH is experiencing funding cuts (Yay MAGA!))

Conclusions: The study confirmed seasonal variation in antidepressant prescribing with a peak in November/December. Growth in the antidepressant prescribing year on year was related to seasonality and requires further scrutiny in terms of understanding the factors that underlie the seasonal variation seen.
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While this isn't looking at dosage changes, I thought it interesting to put here because of the prescribing differences having a peak in Nov/Dec, correlating with what @GTboyz and @Pepperoncini are experiencing.

Maybe those with diagnosed depression/low mood are vulnerable to the same stressors and could benefit not from an actual prescription (as they are likely to be already on one) but a review of their meds.

W3H5
Sunlight lamps work well though. I know people that got through bitter grey winters by having a sunlight lamp on their desk or by their sofa. Made a huge difference. I think it’s a vitamin D thing. Don’t quote me.
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While Vit D is good for warding off depression, I'm not sure the SAD lamps lead to production of it (UVB lamps do though). I think they work through a different mechanism.
 
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Regarding my relationship with my former girlfriend, I just want the pain to stop.

I've always been holding on to revenge with the sole goal of making her come back to me and to date me again, but part of me feels like over the last five years since she did all of this to me (the fake K-pop boyfriend prank she pulled on me back in 2021, then her cheating on me last year), I've been way too angry, hurting and exhausted over the years.

There are some days where it's hard to distract myself from this issue, and also some days where I feel like if I were to let go and date another woman, that would mean accepting that I'm a loser for moving on, and losing all hope of us getting back together and repairing our story despite everything she did (especially cheating which is mostly unforgivable).

My parents recently renewed their vows after a long period of turbulence in their marriage (they separated 11 years ago, distance crept in, there was longing, and an affair in between - which led to my little brother being born from another man, but then they reunited, and my dad loved my little brother as his own, as the biological father wanted nothing to do with him).

This is what I would have wanted for them over these years, but somehow it hurts, realizing they have the happy ending while I don't.

And if my parents went through this, part of me thinks I still have a chance with my former girlfriend, but in truth, I'm not gonna hold my breath.

If they fought like hell to get to where they are, it gave me such an impression that I still had hope left, but I'm not gonna be blindsided. Being downgraded to just a friend to her and realizing she cheated on me is already painful enough, and moving on, as well as dating another girl would be the ultimate feeling of pain, as if she caused this to happen, mocked our storyline, and it would be her victory all along.
 
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GBalao888
Regarding my relationship with my former girlfriend, I just want the pain to stop.

I've always been holding on to revenge with the sole goal of making her come back to me and to date me again, but part of me feels like over the last five years since she did all of this to me (the fake K-pop boyfriend prank she pulled on me back in 2021, then her cheating on me last year), I've been way too angry, hurting and exhausted over the years.

There are some days where it's hard to distract myself from this issue, and also some days where I feel like if I were to let go and date another woman, that would mean accepting that I'm a loser for moving on, and losing all hope of us getting back together and repairing our story despite everything she did (especially cheating which is mostly unforgivable).

My parents recently renewed their vows after a long period of turbulence in their marriage (they separated 11 years ago, distance crept in, there was longing, and an affair in between - which led to my little brother being born from another man, but then they reunited, and my dad loved my little brother as his own, as the biological father wanted nothing to do with him).

This is what I would have wanted for them over these years, but somehow it hurts, realizing they have the happy ending while I don't.

And if my parents went through this, part of me thinks I still have a chance with my former girlfriend, but in truth, I'm not gonna hold my breath.

If they fought like hell to get to where they are, it gave me such an impression that I still had hope left, but I'm not gonna be blindsided. Being downgraded to just a friend to her and realizing she cheated on me is already painful enough, and moving on, as well as dating another girl would be the ultimate feeling of pain, as if she caused this to happen, mocked our storyline, and it would be her victory all along.
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I don't know your full situation, but in your position, I would do my best to move on. Maybe try to imagine a world where this girl isn't the one for you. There may be someone out there who is better for you, and who you are better for.
 

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