Who here is on anti-depressants?

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

I've been on Paxil for almost a week now and I gotta say I'm glad I finally decided to. The first 5 days were awful, right from the first pill I felt SOoooooooooo tense on it; even causing me to clench my teeth. But my body's finally adjusted and my mood is actually relatively stable for the first time in a long time. Coupled with some painkillers that actually work, I actually feel like a human being!

So I'm just wondering who else is/was on anti-depressants, how your experiences with them were. Did you find them effective? I'm hoping my body won't get used to the paxil and have it stop working, it's nice to not be mentally tormenting myself with cyclical thoughts that can last for weeks at a time.

Gandalf_The_Grey Reviewed by Gandalf_The_Grey on 12-19-2007. Who here is on anti-depressants? I've been on Paxil for almost a week now and I gotta say I'm glad I finally decided to. The first 5 days were awful, right from the first pill I felt SOoooooooooo tense on it; even causing me to clench my teeth. But my body's finally adjusted and my mood is actually relatively stable for the first time in a long time. Coupled with some painkillers that actually work, I actually feel like a human being! So I'm just wondering who else is/was on anti-depressants, how your experiences with them Rating: 5

[Infamous]

I'm supposed to be on Fluexotine (Prozac) but I stopped after about 2 months. It didnt do anything for me...... I moved onto pills of a different nature and got a lot happier.

[StickyfingahZ]

I was on Effexor XR...up until a week or two ago.I was taking some fat burners and excercising in the mornings and I started taking the Effexor XR that the doctor gave me,I could not stop sweating or moving and found myself gritting my teeth.Sweat was just dripping off my nose and chin,even if I was just watching TV.No one told me,but I guess your not supposed to mix anti depressents with fat burners.
I also used Wellbutrin for about 6 months....It didnt do anything for me,and then I was given Cymbalta,and again nothing.
After I got my Medical MJ card,Im cool as a fan.....havent taken my meds since I started using weed.

[GrinS]

I think (majority) more and more people are turning to anti-depressants when they are feeling down and just refuse to help themselves so they just turn to a pill to fix the problem. 2 out of my 5 closest family members are/were on anti-depressants and not only did I think they shouldn't be on them, but it actually made a situation A LOT worse (suicide) then before (depressed).

People have to start getting some self control. Maybe start actually having a backbone and fix there problems themselves.

I know I am get a lot of heat for this, but when I feel down, I know its just a mind set, and a good 8 hours later will be a new day, new attitude, and a new adventure.

[Weedhound]

I take Prozac and have for about 12 years.....there was a point where I went off them and sunk right back into depression. I can even tell if I haven't taken them that day.....the self-demorilization and guilty, depressing thoughts (I didn't even DO anything and still feel guilty for something....) come right back.

Maybe at some point......some day.... I won't need my meds but as long as I do I will take them HAPPILY. It seems utterly ridiculous to me to live in such a horrible, unhappy, wondering "if I die would I finally not feel so damn exhausted, lonely and apathetic" way.

And why....to prove I'm a PURE human being or something......what a joke. :wtf:

[Weedhound]

Hey and put Prozac (fluoxetene) in your poll. It was the first SSRI....and a true miracle drug imo.

Ps....Gandalf....if you haven't read a book called "Listening to Prozac" you should.....it's excellent and I firmly believe it's info covers all of the SSRI anti-depressents.....although it was written when there was still just Prozac.

[Infamous]

I think (majority) more and more people are turning to anti-depressants when they are feeling down and just refuse to help themselves so they just turn to a pill to fix the problem. 2 out of my 5 closest family members are/were on anti-depressants and not only did I think they shouldn't be on them, but it actually made a situation A LOT worse (suicide) then before (depressed).

People have to start getting some self control. Maybe start actually having a backbone and fix there problems themselves.

I know I am get a lot of heat for this, but when I feel down, I know its just a mind set, and a good 8 hours later will be a new day, new attitude, and a new adventure.

Well, thats what differentiates being normal and being depressed, you are basically saying that a lot of people on these drugs were feeling low for a few hours and thought they were depressed. Do you think a doctor would prescribe such drugs to someone who'd had a bad day? MOST depressed people feel so shit they can't even help themselves and end up leaving it months before they seek treatment. To be honest you cant really say much on the subject until you've gone through it personally.

[Weedhound]

Infamous.....don't even bother......the guy has no clue.....seriously. He speaks from complete ignorance. It's those types that certainly are NOT worth my energy.

[StickyfingahZ]

I think (majority) more and more people are turning to anti-depressants when they are feeling down and just refuse to help themselves so they just turn to a pill to fix the problem. 2 out of my 5 closest family members are/were on anti-depressants and not only did I think they shouldn't be on them, but it actually made a situation A LOT worse (suicide) then before (depressed).

People have to start getting some self control. Maybe start actually having a backbone and fix there problems themselves.

I know I am get a lot of heat for this, but when I feel down, I know its just a mind set, and a good 8 hours later will be a new day, new attitude, and a new adventure.

You sound just like my dad when the subject turns to Marijuana,my dad says stuff like that,"people need to get some self controll and realise they dont need marijuana or any drugs to feel good" My dad is the king of Tolerance,He doesnt even take numbing shots when at the dentist.

But not everyone has the same strengths or the same life as everyone else.
For me I didnt just walk into the doctors office and say "I'm depressed help me" My doctor suggested I take them when I was talking to him about not being able to sleep and when I did I was having these "CRAZY" dreams.After answering some questions,I found out I was depressed.

Hey,maybe its the Doctors,maybe their in cahoots with the pharmaceutical companies.

[Infamous]

Infamous.....don't even bother......the guy has no clue.....seriously. He speaks from complete ignorance. It's those types that certainly are NOT worth my energy.

I see your point :thumbsup:

Its just that i've heard all these people who have no idea what its like commenting on how weak the sufferers are. If only they knew how difficult it is to get out of depression - it can be a vicious cycle that some people never manage to escape, I know this from first hand experience. But to be honest I don't care if i have no backbone as long as i've still got my front bone :stoned: