SSRI Antidepressant Side Effects (& Why They Occur) | Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram
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@Dave-nm3xc Жыл бұрын
I had the worst mood swings, brain zaps, and inability to orgasm while on ssri's. I decided to get off them, and I've found that diet and exercise was able to fix my depression and anxiety completely.
@tommyhatcher3399
Жыл бұрын
Some need pills, others just need to go for a run. Shame doctors just push the pills and never get into lifestyle changes. Even most counselors who should be about lifestyle just push meds.
@mauraodonoghue4115
Жыл бұрын
@@tommyhatcher3399 then you have a bad doctor . never met one who pushes drugs first 🙄
@MilkyWayGalaxyy
Жыл бұрын
i am 42, severe depression since i was 10. Never took any medication. Now i lost my libido completely. Dont even get erections anymore. And i workout everyday, sleep better than ever and eat very clean and healthy! I think its bc i am so unhappy and depressed. So now i figure, it cant get any worse so i might as well try antidepressants. It might help my libido and lack of happiness. Made my first appointment to see a Psychiatrist. Which drug should i try first? Lexipro? wellbutrin? I have heard good things from both men and women in my depression group about antidepressants. They said it helps level you out. Never get too low. But reading these negative comments makes me very hesitant to start taking drugs for the first time in my life.
@Lilith6669h
Жыл бұрын
When i was on 20mg i still had the ability to orgasm but when istarted taking 30mg i stopped being to able to get aroused at all. The prob is my psychiatrist said i need a higher dose for my anxiety and depression and panic attacks and now im taking 40mg per day but the sexual dysfunction is worrying me
@minnarautiainen6844
Жыл бұрын
@@MilkyWayGalaxyy Have you tested your testesrtorone level?I know also young men who have had too low testesterone level.Bupropion(Voxra) usually doesnt have sexual side effefcts(either not put more weight and doesnt flat your emotions) and they actually use it womens difficult to orgasm or low sex drive also men I think).Unfortunatelly I had to stop taking Voxra because I was oversensitive it with time.
@hollyvipond1682 жыл бұрын
Fluoxetine saved my life. Been taking it for about 7 years and there's such a marked difference in my mood etc .. I'm on the highest dose and I'm not ashamed to admit that, even as a therapist myself. Luckily I haven't suffered any side effects with the exception of vivid dreams.
@themanhimself436
2 жыл бұрын
I am starting fluoxetine as my forst SSRI. I am hoping for a similar outcome Swapped to bupropion, fluoxetine didn't work. My opinion is pretty moot as I didn't go a over 10 mg lol. I am very sensitive to them tho
@sharonwieler8933
2 жыл бұрын
What is your dosage Holly? I take 80 mg daily which I wish I had never allowed my dr. To prescribe for me. I am 65 y/o and have been on it for 25 years. The thought of withdrawing from Prozac now would be all but impossible for me (yes I’ve tried many times). Honestly wish I had never laid eyes on it! Weight gain is a big problem for me, as well!
@presidentmr6559
2 жыл бұрын
@@themanhimself436 Pls start only if u hv exploited all other options. It will definitely help you overcome the present conditions for which it has been precribed, but 6 months down the line chances are that you'll be a functional addict scared of running out of a dose. Tapering off never happens effectively and success stories are few. Mood swings and anger will make you wonder as to why did you pick this poison in the first place. Sexual side effects I am not even talking about. I wish someone had explained to me. I am on Day 40 of cold turkey quitting (my second attempt) and I have no idea how deep is this tunnel.
@hollyvipond168
2 жыл бұрын
@@sharonwieler8933 mine is 60mg. To be honest I really don't mind if I remain on it for the rest of my life! I've been lucky in that I haven't suffered any side effects and if anything I've experienced weight loss rather than weight gain. There have been weeks when I've forgotten to pick up my prescription however so started withdrawing and the symptoms weren't pleasant - dizzy,nauseous,tired,emotionally and physically exhausted....
@hollyvipond168
2 жыл бұрын
@@presidentmr6559 Doing it cold turkey is actually really dangerous - physically and mentally. There's also more of a chance that you experience severe withdrawal symptoms this way too... I'm wondering why you aren't instead very gradually reducing your use? As I say, it's been working very well for me the past 7 years and I have no desire to come off it. I think it's important to acknowledge individual differences etc Everyone responds very differently to the same medication and its dependent on a lot of factors
@erinfleming48782 жыл бұрын
"Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome"......let's just call it what it is: WITHDRAWLS!!!!!!!!
@urchickie
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he forgot the “psycho” side effect
@SpookiCooki
2 жыл бұрын
I got one creepy one when I tried to stop taking Sertraline (because I thought I didn't need it anymore. Boy was I wrong.) I had moments when reality felt different. Like everything looked the same but it didn't feel the same. It worsened if I tried something new or watched something new. So I had to watch something I had seen dozens of times and drink my usual tea. It calmed down a bit but didn't fully go away until I had slept.
@lisamanoban5699
2 жыл бұрын
@Krystal My how did you do it im on 10mg paxil from 20 but i can't do a 5mg it is worst tapering
@Kimi-vu1zg
2 жыл бұрын
@Krystal My I’ve been on it over 20 years. I’ve tried to get off it slowly and I cant
@Kimi-vu1zg
2 жыл бұрын
@@lisamanoban5699 I can’t even get go down 5 mg either and I’m on 60 mg have been for over 20 years. I have to be on it for life now. I’ve tried for years to get off. I was told it’s no longer possible
@acceptinglife64912 жыл бұрын
Its weird how the side effects caused by SSRIs are in some cases also the symptoms of depression whivh we are trying to treat using SSRIs i.e sleep disturbances, anxiety, weight changes, agitation etc
@acceptinglife6491
2 жыл бұрын
@Fk Yu thank you ✨
@just_a_light
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly.😒 I'd rather have the depression. I might as well drown
@wintersotero9749
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed.These side effects can last until 2 months.
@generichuman2044
2 жыл бұрын
I'm praying the side effects get better for me. I've been taking sertraline for 10 days and I feel complete emotional numbness and lack any motivation. I hated feeling angry, anxious or sad all the time but at least I felt something
@acceptinglife6491
2 жыл бұрын
@@generichuman2044 I also had the same effect from taking 20mg of Citalopram. I felt so numb, unable to feel any pleasure, couldn't even cry anymore
@kerrytaggart82062 жыл бұрын
My friend was put on Paxil to deal with complicated grief after her Mom died. She was previously a mentally healthy girl. She decided to discontinue her medication a couple of years later and became suicidal and impulsive. She drove her car over a cliff. Luckily, she survived. She is now on Paxil for life. Love therapy and time was probably a better idea than pills.
@Omnihilo
4 ай бұрын
Correction: She is now a customer for life. I’m sorry y’all went through that. They almost got me too. I hope y’all are seeing better days now.
@kimmarie22702 жыл бұрын
I've been on Paxil for about 25 years with very few of the side effects mentioned. The benefit has out-weighed the heart burn. When I haven't taken it for a few days, the effects seem to be irritability and the most vivid dreams ever.
@valgal24
2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever felt that it stopped working or needed to increase dosage? I have had anxiety for over 20 year and have always been so scared to start meds because the fear of not being able to get off? I don’t know anyone who takes ssri so any info would be helpful 😅
@kimmarie2270
2 жыл бұрын
@@valgal24 At one point, years ago, I increased from 20mg to 40mg and have been there for years and felt it's helpful. I really don't consider quitting nor do I feel any need to increase the dose. I'm not sure why I would want to stop taking it, but if I did, I feel that weaning off would work.
@valgal24
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kim for responding! I think since my anxiety is chronic I’m pretty sure I will need it for the rest of my life😬 but I can’t seem to find info if it’s safe to take an SSRI long term? 🙃
@theresaoneill6525
2 жыл бұрын
@@valgal24 if you are in the US there is a blood test that can tell you what SSRI that will work best for you. I did the test and it says Sertraline should be fine. I have been on it for many years. I hope you can get some of the anxiety under control. They try to give people Adivan and it's extremely easy to become dependent on it. So your Dr. should be able to help. Good luck
@adamarmstrong9408
2 жыл бұрын
@@valgal24 I’ve been suffering for many years to Valerie although Ssri’s did help therapy helped more and yes they can be hard to come of ,you have to wean of slowly, I wish you all the best
@drikoz2 жыл бұрын
One of the most annoying discontinuation effects from Sertraline for me is the brain zaps, which sadly isn't mentioned in this video, but it's fairly common as far as i've read. It's like when you're a kid and put your tongue in a 3v battery, but instead of the tongue, you feel the zap in the brain, every couple of minutes and depending on what you're doing. For me it happens always the following day after I forget to take my medication or when I don't have it available for the day.
@traceyhateley3925
2 жыл бұрын
I only took 1. NEVER AGAIN.. lethal drug !!!
@akmalrusydi2730
2 жыл бұрын
Brain zap huh? I've been on my sertraline for over than 2 weeks currently. I do get headache sometimes but that mostly relates to lack of sleep or it is time to sleep. How did you discontinue the medication did you lower your dose and gradually ween off?
@theresaoneill6525
2 жыл бұрын
I have the zaps also, usually if I miss 2 doses.. The anxiety can kill you it gets so bad. Honestly it's nice to realize I'm not the only one
@kierrawhite2913
2 жыл бұрын
I thought I was the only one that have these after missing a dose. I told my DR and she looked at me crazy. It needs to be talked about more often.
@roisinmc7442
2 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! I was on medication (sertraline) 20 years ago for 2 years and never again since but I can still remember those brain zaps when I tried to come off them.
@stephss2 жыл бұрын
You didn't mention hair loss, or ear ringing (tinnitus). This is how I realized the Sertraline was causing issues (as all the other side effects were expected.) Doc moved me to Venlafaxine, and it seems better. ??? Good luck ya'll!!✌🏽
@RepentfollowJesus
2 жыл бұрын
Ok im having hair loss and tinnitus on Paxil. I wonder if thats it.
@Piekalla2 жыл бұрын
the SWEATING! omg i'm so glad that that's an acknowledged side effect! mine is so bad. from even just a little bit of exertion, i just end up with sweat dripping down my face. my scalp and hair will get soaked. and most annoyingly, if i go from a cold temperature to a warm tempurature (say, going inside a heated place after being outside in the wintertime) i get sweaty. if i go into an air conditioned building after being outside in the summer heat and just drenched in sweat, it takes like 30 minutes to stop sweating. i'll get sweaty just from getting really passionate and heated about something (like talking about something i like, or playing an intense video game/watching an intense movie). strangers will ask if i'm alright because i just look clammy all the time. it's so embarrassing. i take glycopyrrolate (seriously recommend it if you have a similar issue! or if you're just naturally a sweaty person without meds lol) and it helps signifigantly but but i'm still the sweatiest person i know even when i'm on it. i feel so gross lol but i've just kind of accepted it cuz i'm never gonna stop taking my prozac. if i stopped i'd be completely disabled by my panic attacks, which would on randomly with no trigger and would happen every day (even at night sometimes!). now they only happen once a month, and i wouldn't even call them panic attacks, they're just random uncomfortable bouts of anxiety that i can shrug off with some deep breaths and a klonopin.
@annem7806
2 жыл бұрын
I quit my dancing lessons 🤣
@debbieepperly38212 жыл бұрын
This was indeed helpful. I've been on fluoxetine for many years for depression. I also have a rare form of fibromyalgia which is severe & progressive, and has worsened in the last 2 years. I also suffer with trembling of my hands. I became disabled at 39 due to the fibromyalgia. I am also diabetic & have sarcoidosis (lungs), Irritable Bowel Disease & have injured my back due to several falls. I'm 63 now & am not able to do much at all due to severe pain. This helped me understand that some of the things I'm experiencing could be a result of the fluoxetine. Thank you so much.
@lilyd1010
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like u have a good attitude even tho u realize some of ur suffering is caused by medication. I'm so sorry for ur struggle, but plz be proud of how far u've come in coping. Blessings to u, Debbie.
@Crystl22
2 жыл бұрын
You sound like me although I also have thyroid nodules, emphysema & Osteoporosis. I'm 64 & have been on disability since I was 40. I don't know if you have tried Cymbalta but it is the leading treatment for Fibro. Since I have been on it I have had a big improvement. I have been on lots of different meds over the yrs & the Cymbalta has been the best.
@debbieepperly3821
2 жыл бұрын
@@lilyd1010 Thank you, Lily. I try hard to not let the pain get to me but some days I do. God bless you for thinking of me.
@debbieepperly3821
2 жыл бұрын
@@Crystl22 Yes, I have tried Cymbalta & many other meds for pain. The Cymbalta made me feel like I was going crazy! My husband was tried on it too for severe leg pain & it changed his personality completely. I have thyroid issues too & mild COPD from the sarcoidosis along with narrowing of my bronchial tubes. Sounds like we deal with alot of the same things. I wish you all the best. God bless you.
@Crystl22
2 жыл бұрын
@@debbieepperly3821 Oh I'm sorry it didn't work for you. I wish you the best too. Stay strong. Living in pain every day is so tiring.
@rkou Жыл бұрын
my psychiatrist gave me sertraline and i can’t talk about how effective it was because i was on it for only a few weeks, but it made me start getting tremors. i still get them to this day even though i stopped taking sertraline an entire year ago, though it happens way less often now than around that time last year. i told my psychiatrist about the tremors and she told me it wasn’t the medication (even though it began once i started taking them??) and it was my own fault. she wouldn’t accept or admit that it was a side effect. thankfully i don’t have her as my psychiatrist anymore, and i’m glad to see tremors mentioned in this video as a possible side effect because i knew i wasn’t wrong
@riosimpson6019
Жыл бұрын
Same with me I can't think or remember anything I told my doctor and they said it's just me overthinking and I told him it only started when I started taking them and he had nothing to say, he didn't even warn me about these effects the idiot
@janeteddddd
Жыл бұрын
Drs are liars
@johnnorris5455
7 ай бұрын
Same with me I started shaking like crazy after starting sertraline and my psychiatrist said the same thing. I know for a fact this started after I start taking the ssri
@daphnekapsambelis8790
6 ай бұрын
Same with me on escitalopram. Ugh....
@jax83252 жыл бұрын
I've been taking sertraline for about 9 or 10 years now since i was diagnosed with autism as a kid and so far i haven't had too many symptoms other than occasional diarrhea and a somewhat higher frequency of headaches than a normal person
@wintersotero9749
2 жыл бұрын
10 years ?? Is it not dangerous to internal organs ?
@wavxy7454
Жыл бұрын
@@wintersotero9749 shut the hell up bro Ssris are not meth
@wintersotero9749
Жыл бұрын
@@wavxy7454 lmao ok I'll shut up now jezz,some people like you had big problems to make a comment "shut up" when it's in written and not verbal💁
@curiousbystander9193
9 ай бұрын
please eat well
@elizl28022 жыл бұрын
I was on Paxil for many years trying to come off of this medication, but unsuccessful because of the constant brain zaps. Finally, I used fluoxetine and since the half life is longer, I was able to discontinue all SSRI’s safely within a week.
@ikram996
2 жыл бұрын
Any sexual side effects? After stopping paxil majority faces post ssri sexual dysfunction PSSD. Have you?
@constellations9258
Жыл бұрын
I felt that fluoxetine was the best for me too; I took it at times, but when I wanted to stop it, it was easy..........not so for paxil, which had withdrawal side effect, including weird nightmares as if being pulled up into the sky, and an increase in paresthesias........and it didn't help my illness anyway.
@EIRE552 жыл бұрын
_Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome_ Last year, I foolishly decided to suddenly stop taking Sertraline after using it for four or five years. BIG mistake!! The brain zaps and whooshing sounds in my head were unbelievably horrendous, as well as frequent killer headaches. After trying to convince myself that it would eventually stop in time, I started back on it six or seven weeks later. Never again!!!
@roisinmc7442
2 жыл бұрын
That happened to me after I was on sertraline for 2 years 20 years ago and it took me 3 goes to get off them but I did. I ended up doing really gradual tapering. Like going from 1 tablet to a couple of weeks of about 5/6ths of a tablet then 4/6ths etc. I just split the pills myself so not entirely exact but I did manage to get off them WITHOUT the brain zaps doing that. I know they are brutal.
@2shadowcats2
2 жыл бұрын
Don't ever stop taking SSRI suddenly...it can be very dangerous!!
@nemethandrea80792 жыл бұрын
I would also mention that in some cases SSRIs can lower blood sugar, especially if taken in the morning. As an insulin resistant person I experienced it, unfortunately. For this reason I always take it (escitalopram) in the evening.
@mariedupont7158
Жыл бұрын
Your comment is very interesting. Being insulin resistant, and taking ssri, myself. Why is it better in the evening, i didn't understand. Isn't it a good thing to take it in the morning and lower our blood sugar? Or do you mean, taking it in the morning, "artificially" lowers our blood sugar?
@mauraodonoghue4115
Жыл бұрын
@@mariedupont7158 i never heard of blood sugar dropping and mine never has
@DJSLUSH305
7 ай бұрын
It’s so true I’ve been on the same roller coaster for years and it makes my sugar drop dangerously low I been taken it since 2010 until now and I stop for a month and my sugar was better and then I had to get back on it and now I have pre diabetes 😢 I feel like my life not the same but sad to say I needed the meds to help me because I was suffering
@violetgifford2 жыл бұрын
I never used to sweat much, then all of a sudden I started sweating so much, I didn't realize it was my SSRI doing it! It's so worth it though. I had to try a few because I couldn't stand the sexual issues they caused. But Sertraline has changed my life in so many ways. I would never have been able to have a job without it.
@mariedupont7158
Жыл бұрын
Me too, i sweat a lot more with ssri, but I need the meds anyway.
@melaniemiller5201
Жыл бұрын
Did you experience bad side effects such as heightened anxiety when you started it?
@DogMommy.
Жыл бұрын
Do u feel like there's weight gain with this ?
@commentguru7952
10 ай бұрын
Listening to all the side effects (I was prescribed Paxil) ….. I’ve experienced all the symptoms never took the meds but what will it benefit if I’m already experiencing the symptoms (side effects) .
@sarahbrowne57122 жыл бұрын
I wish doctors would warn patients of the risk of permanent sexual dysfunction (PSSD). Noone has bothered to research it, despite reports of it going back 30 years. It is permanent.
@darkprinceofdorne
2 жыл бұрын
Also permanent emotional blunting and head pressure during emotions.
@mirm0n
Жыл бұрын
This is fucked up
@AndreiFantastic
3 ай бұрын
@@darkprinceofdorneI have that following an abusive relationship. I’m not sure what happened during the relationship in my brain but I began developing a headache every time I felt intense emotions
@youtooaromatherapyyoga29912 жыл бұрын
Had a nightmare coming off of Paroxetine with suicidal thoughts and hallucinations - really scary. Sertraline left me without sex drive and I stopped them 10 years ago. Utter nightmare. 20 years I was on SSRI's (I was on fluoxetine as well for a time) and I'm so glad to be off them now. I was told by a psychologist that SSRI's were invented with a view to using them for a total of 18 weeks - 6 weeks to accumulate, 6 weeks to be feeling better during other therapies ie talking or mindfulness, and then 6 weeks to come off them.....20 years.....
@mercurysbest
2 жыл бұрын
Paroxatine is awful covered in self harm scars and tried to kill myself x sertraline have no joy in anything x
@andrewrees8749
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, ive been on the same meds as you for over 10 yrs now, you could try swapping to another antidepressant, then come off that new one slowly, or what i did was gradually reduce the dose over many wks, say you are on 40mg, drop it to to 30 mg for 2 wks, then 25 mg for 2 wks and so on, 20 to 15 mg, it may take a few wks, but it works , ive tried them all, but find Peroxatine the best, good luck.
@wonderwend1
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 I've been on them since I was 19 and have tried to come off them several times but failed. I'm 49 now.
@jacquelinestewart3820
2 жыл бұрын
Just started taking seraltin, in July, all it’s done is stop my crying fits, become forgetful, confused, and am tired all the time.
@wonderwend1
2 жыл бұрын
@@jacquelinestewart3820 then I feel you may need a reduced dose
@shaun44434 ай бұрын
These doctors are so quick to prescribe these, I am 6 months off Zoloft, was on them 3 years and never again! but I'm still having a difficult time. can't sleep feeling anxious and depressed!
@CarinaSol_Trance_Techno
3 ай бұрын
I am off Sertralin two weeks now and cannot sleep, feeling anxious, feel like dying, i don't know how to survive this 😭 I took Sertralin 20 years and everything was great then all of a sudden, my stomach cannot tolerate antidepressants anymore, I get gas reflux also killing me, destroying my throat, eyes and nose. So I have to live without antidepressants, but don't know how. Lost all my muscles and cannot sleep and feel an unbearable tingle in my stomach since I stopped taking Sertralin 😭
@shaun4443
3 ай бұрын
@@CarinaSol_Trance_Techno I promise it get’s easier! Don’t give up because it will only be harder next time. Eat clean exercise and try and sleep. I know it’s almost impossible for now.
@CarinaSol_Trance_Techno
3 ай бұрын
@@shaun4443 Thank you so much for your reply. I gave up many times and started taking Sertraline again, because I couldn't stand the withdrawal symptoms, then after two weeks I had to stop taking it again due to not tolerating it, due to the reflux; this has went on for months (!) and everytime the withdrawal symptoms got worse and worse. Thank you for your encouraging words, I will keep on fighting. My sleep is horrible, sweat all nights and weak up every hour and am hyper nervous. I still try to exercise (weight training) and I eat clean, but I am not able to do more than that, to work is impossible. Thanks again.
@irondraak96011 ай бұрын
best advice any could ever hear, Never take them to begin with.
@jamieholmes6087
5 ай бұрын
I would be dead if I took that advise.
@LLS710
5 ай бұрын
You're ridiculous. Absolutely ridiculous. Do you know how many of us have been saved from the depths of despair and suicide because of them? You have no idea what a living hell the mind can be. You know not what you speak of. The side effects are 100,000,000 worth it. Even if the side effects were bad, which they aren't, they would so be worth taking.
@LLS710
5 ай бұрын
That's exactly what I just said to him. I told him. he is utterly ridiculous and doesn't know how they saved so many of us - literally.@@jamieholmes6087
@Roosters-rants19772 жыл бұрын
Any SSRI I've ever taken has given me the worst sides Prozac made me so depressed. Dr had me quit taking it. That detox was worse than opiates. Was given SNRI Cymbalta. I lost my mind. I guess it was serotonin syndrome. Full blown psychosis. Was told to quit those but it only got worse. I'm still recovering today almost 3 years later. The meds ruined my life. I've been told I'm just a rare case
@quotidian5077
2 жыл бұрын
How long were you taking them?
@Momofukudoodoowindu
2 жыл бұрын
Benzos made me lose my mind.
@susangraham1203
Жыл бұрын
I think there are more cases than they want to admit. I also have had a horrendous life altering reaction to an antidepressant. Like I said I don't think they are rare at all.
2 жыл бұрын
Very good. You can add apathy (with fatigue) : "Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors-associated apathy syndrome: A cross sectional study" - 2020/08
@candicesailsbury13552 жыл бұрын
I’ve been taking Paxil for 25 years and have several of these side effects This was very informative and I now understand a lot more about me Thank you
@taraalan1131
2 жыл бұрын
Paxil is Paroxitine ( spelling) or Seroxat. After many years on it , Venlofaxine was the drug which helped withdrawal, to the extent that now I’m not on any SSRI inhibitors.
@michelle19991215
2 жыл бұрын
Did you by any chance get a side effect of gaining weight? I got prescribed this medication and my brain for some reason is the most concerned about it.
@candicesailsbury1355
2 жыл бұрын
Yes weight gain is a factor
@candicesailsbury1355
2 жыл бұрын
@@taraalan1131 thank you
@candicesailsbury1355
2 жыл бұрын
@@michelle19991215 yes 👍🏻
@lindadavis56685 ай бұрын
Trial and error and I take lowest dose possible. It took a while to find one for me. I feel good emotionally because I found a great Psychiatrist that changed my perspective on so many things. First, stop caring about what others think. If my house isn't perfect so what? If my hair looks weird, too bad. If my clothes are wrinkly, dont care. Be okay with others lifestyles.
@MissChannyliss
3 ай бұрын
What dose do you take? I am at 10mg and thinking of lowering to5mg
@Cassandra_Johnson2 жыл бұрын
You missed the jaw clenching and tooth grinding that is common with fluoxetine.
@HamsterGuroGirl
2 жыл бұрын
yes! I actually broke my jaw clenching so hard.
@RepentfollowJesus
2 жыл бұрын
Hey ! I do that on Paxil! I never connected it as it didn't start until the last few years.
@HamsterGuroGirl
2 жыл бұрын
@@RepentfollowJesus if you can, I’d try and get switched to something different. Preferably something that isn’t an SSRI. Because mine ended up causing a broken jaw that caused trigeminal neuralgia unfortunately.
@marinacallejas5904
2 жыл бұрын
I was going to say the same thing! Took me 6 years to find out that the antidepressant was causing me that, and I found it by myself, googling about it... the bruxism really ruined my life, and no doctor was ever able to relate that to the use of medication. Now I'm trying buspirone, that is supposed to lessen this effect. I'll let you know how it goes.
@Momofukudoodoowindu
2 жыл бұрын
Wait... really...? 😳 I literally developed TMJ inflammation just this last year alone, after increasing my dose of Prozac to 40mg. I did NOT know that was because of the drug holy crap.
@rachell49122 жыл бұрын
Been on escitalopram on and off for 20 years. Every time I have gone on them I have gained an extraordinary amount of weight.
@ashuvijay7031
2 жыл бұрын
Did u felt pssd ? Plz tell me ? I m taking this ? My Enxiety disorder is 2 month old
@rachell4912
2 жыл бұрын
@Trasheye wrong.
@100rebeccaleanne
Жыл бұрын
@Trasheye There has been some research to say that SSRIs can slow metabolism.
@shawnleong3605
Жыл бұрын
@Trasheye obviously you are not well informed enough of these poison. Pls educate yourself
@Todiisms
2 ай бұрын
@@rachell4912right, I gained over 50 lbs.
@doilysimpkin69722 жыл бұрын
I have been on Peroxatine for about 20 years and suffer from dry mouth, heart burn, tiredness and virtually no libido. Needless to say, after such a long time, I have learned to live with these side effects. However, I can't get off it. Even reducing REALLY gradually over a period of months, the withdrawals are too much for me to handle. Don't get me wrong, Peroxatine literally saved my life - I just wish it weren't so difficult to stop taking it.
@estereatlikeyagranny9752
2 жыл бұрын
High dose vit c-reduces withdrawl.
@61crispy
2 жыл бұрын
I am exactly the same as you - have been on it now for nearly 25 years and my side effects are almost identical to yours. Like you I have tried many times over the years to get off them, but the “withdrawal” was so horrific, I gave up.
@doilysimpkin6972
2 жыл бұрын
@@61crispy Yeah. I have pretty much resigned myself to having to take it every day for the rest of my life.
@2cautious
2 жыл бұрын
@@doilysimpkin6972 your a virgin don't worry about no libido
@annemytka6507
Жыл бұрын
Stop promoting a drug that’s dangerous
@bettinafeiner50772 жыл бұрын
I have anxiety and OCD. The variety of pills I have taken have often caused intense side effects. Paroxetine helped with reason and a clearer mind. But the bodily effects are great. I have no choice.
@cynthiagrayson79442 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I’ve been on generic Prozac for 20+ years and intend to continue indefinitely. I do have occasional mild hand tremors and dizziness. I’d chalked that up to aging. Now I understand.
@briandavenport8971
2 жыл бұрын
@Fk Yu sertraline and Prozac are two different medications. Sertraline is the generic for Zoloft.
@desertrose1003
2 жыл бұрын
I am also on Prozac for 7 weeks now but I am suffering from strong headaches every day, my anxiety and fears almost gone ! What should I do ? I am really feeling tired of the headache? Should I quit Prozac? My next appointment is in November 😢
@cynthiagrayson7944
2 жыл бұрын
@@desertrose1003 see a physician to determine the cause of the headache. If you suffer from migraines other treatments-for the headaches-are available.
@kathyr15162 жыл бұрын
Zoloft caused me to have microscopic colitis, which was diagnosed by colonoscopy. It was very unpleasant, but cleared up after ceasing medication.
@RepentfollowJesus
2 жыл бұрын
Zoloft! Thats the one that made me cry all the time.
@Sacrimony_2 жыл бұрын
When I started (and restarted) paroxetine, the main side-effects were tremors (mainly in the hands and jaw, but honestly everywhere), loss of appetite, incapacity to have an orgasm and HUGE dilated pupils. Funny that both times I started taking it again, I had the same side-effects. But honestly that's worth it, this medication saved my life.
@rustyspygoat4089
2 жыл бұрын
Second time taking it and going through same side effects right now
@elizabethsullivan7176
2 жыл бұрын
I've been taking it since 1996. The side effects are nothing compared to the reason why I went on Paxil to begin with
@Hapa45lolo
2 жыл бұрын
Jaw tremors
@cutty02
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a drug like X or meth.
@kathyglass2922
Жыл бұрын
I don't know. Orgasms seem pretty important.
@dydx85855 ай бұрын
I had an excellent response to Citalopram (and a terrible one to sertraline tbf). It gave me my life back and so so many chances to value myself properly. I honestly credit this medicine with so much. But then again, I never had any side effects, just a massively enhanced mood. I don't mean to sound cliche but it honestly saved me in so many ways and gave me the time to think. I'm a clinicial who functions normally and isba full member of society because of citalopram, not in spite of it. Please dont rule it out outright.
@zakkajtheidiot2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been taking Sertraline (Zoloft) for a couple years and most of these side effects mentioned in this video are true for me.
@Sasuke547
Жыл бұрын
Have you healed from them?
@sabihaahmed41
11 ай бұрын
What were the side effects when you start taking sertraline and mg? Have you tapered off the medicine?
@xenialove2032
6 ай бұрын
@@sabihaahmed41dry mouth, tense mussles, and sweating during the night
@TheBeth1819572 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you so much for this informative information. I've always wondered why I felt the way I do sometimes. I've been on fluoxetine for more than 20 years and within the last 5 years my dosage was increase to 80 mg I'm not sure if that's a lot or not. I ran out of my medication and I was without it for 3 days and could not understand why I felt the way I did and everyone around me notices a difference in me. They said I was unbearable. I found problems with everything oh, there was just no pleasing me. The funny thing is I thought I was okay. I have experienced a lot of those symptoms and I just figured I'm just getting old, so thank you for this information I have a lot that I need to talk with my doctor about. God bless you always.
@RepentfollowJesus
2 жыл бұрын
You can have seizures and die stopping these types of meds suddenly. Get to your dr asap !
@TheBeth181957
2 жыл бұрын
@@RepentfollowJesus I will...Thank you ❤
@tonifoster1835
2 жыл бұрын
Elizabeth, that’s the maximum dose as the dr starts you on 20mg, then increases it over time, glad it’s working for you.
@TheBeth181957
2 жыл бұрын
@@tonifoster1835 at times I still feel the same way, so I really don't think it's working because I was going to ask my doctor to increase it again but I'm afraid they might try to lock me up. Thank you Toni for letting me know that was the max.❤
@tonifoster1835
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheBeth181957 hi I don’t think they will lock you up. Talk to your Dr about your disease if your taking it all in the morning or spitting it 40mg in the morning and 40mg at night. If you are coming up to menopause ask your dr if HRT The patch would also help your moods, Estrogen deficiency can cause a very low mood. You could also ask your dr to try a different Anti Depressant. Good luck with your dosage I hope things settle for you. X
@dethmetalponyy2 жыл бұрын
currently watching this cause I discontinued my prozac (fluoxetine) cold turkey cause it was giving me more anxiety, confusion and this “i have no thoughts” type of feeling. three days post prozac i’m shaking, my heart is in pain and beats very fast, intrusive thoughts to the max and I am thinking about admitting myself. I just wanna feel normal. i’m so sorry to anyone who feels like me, because i’ve slept the past three days away because sleeping is the only time i’m not stressed
@patriciaswetka3893
2 жыл бұрын
Please contact your doctor. Besides being awful, the intrusive thoughts can become dangerous (suicidal). Please take care
@Jaidyn333
2 жыл бұрын
I had the same symptoms but stopped taking it when it was still at my lowest dose both from the no thoughts thing and having an awful memory
@JerseyMiller
2 жыл бұрын
In my experience, quitting anything cold turkey is not the best strategy. Too stressful. Be kind to yourself!
@GIguy2 жыл бұрын
I have been on fluoxetine, Buspirone, and clonazepam for over 10 years now. I’m currently 53, and frankly I am just fed up with feeling like a robot or a zombie, totally in capable of feeling any emotion at all except anger, not to mention bringing a whole new definition to the word insomnia, I can stay awake for over three days in a row and no matter how exhausted I am I cannot fall asleep because I can’t shut my brain off, it has totally killed my libido, gives me tremors in the hands and legs, plus several other side effects that have all been proven to be direct side effects from my SSRI’s. The anger stems from the fact that I feel so miserable because I can’t feel anything else, that, and because my health is horrible. Thanks to stage for Crohn’s disease diagnosed when I was 20, and then after my large intestine ruptured at 21 they found intestinal cancer growing on the outside of my colon, I have had 37 operations that has removed 95% of my G.I. tract, so everything I take orally never gets absorbed properly. My fluoxetine is in liquid form, but I couldn’t get the other two in liquid form, so all the advice given to normal patients never seem to work for me because my absorption rates are completely different from anybody else. My doctor said my case is so rare it represents only 0.01% of all gastrointestinal patients that have some form of IBD. Sorry for the long winded description, but there’s no other way to see it easily, my question for you is, do you have any idea how I can get off of my meds given my situation without a disastrous outcome, as my doctor and psychiatrist have predicted. At the moment I am completely in capable of feeling any type of joy or happiness, I literally cannot remember the last time I felt happy, and I would give literally anything to be able to feel that again. My days are filled with absolute misery and loneliness as I was forced to go on permanent disability at the age of 46 because of my physical health. I am absolutely convinced and positive that if I can get off these medication‘s, I know I will feel much much better, even though I may still have some of the symptoms of anxiety and depression, I am now studying from my psychiatrist cognitive behavioural therapy aka, CBT. it’s my hope that CBT will allow me to get off these medications and give me the tools I need so I can live my life without having to resort to these medications that are absolutely destroying my life. At first the SSRI’s were of great help, as I was incredibly suicidal, I had given up all hope on life and I didn’t want to live anymore, but that was over 10 years ago, I desperately want to live, but I also desperately want to feel human again, and not the robot that I have become thanks for these medications. So that’s my situation, again my apologies for the long explanation, but I’m absolutely desperate for all the help I can get, if anyone out there has advice I can use I beg you please let me know, because I can’t keep going on like this, I could be in a room filled with thousands of people including friends and family, and still feel totally alone because I cannot feel any joy or love whatsoever, that’s not who or what I am. Before the medication, even though I was suffering from severe anxiety and depression, I could still smile, I could still feel joy, and the cliché that you don’t know what you missing till it’s gone is absolutely 100% accurate. I would rather go back to the way I was before the medication and used my CBT training instead of relying on medication. Please help me if you can, thank you for listening, and thank you for posting this video, cheers from Toronto!
@snow-wlkr7xplorer494
2 жыл бұрын
TJ in Toronto--I feel for you. I'm no dr., but I would find a dr. who will listen to you. Emotional health is so important for healing. Maybe you can wean yourself slowly off of one med at a time, or change meds til you get some part of yourself back or start to see some semblance of yourself beginning to return. Don't go cold turkey or you will have more problems. Talk to your dr. about lowering your dosage and tapering. Tell him or her what you're feeling and what you want to feel again. It may take time, but make a goal and reach for it. Don't give up. May the Lord bless you and walk with you through it all. 🙏 and give you the answers you need to better your life and best choices for your treatment. Where there's a will there's a way. May you find your way that's right for you. Sending good thoughts for you. ☀
@GIguy
2 жыл бұрын
@@snow-wlkr7xplorer494 I’m so very touched by your caring and compassion, thank you! God bless my friend xx
@Jackwhumate
2 жыл бұрын
Stay strong, mental health can be very hard… speak to a Dr will understands mental health more, something out there will help you bud. All the best from the UK 👍
@GIguy
2 жыл бұрын
@@Jackwhumate thanks!
@jordanabandana8299
28 күн бұрын
@@GIguy Hope you're feeling better
@alexandraponych84102 жыл бұрын
I started fluvoxamine when I was 14 and a bizzare side effect I had was that I started lactating 🤣 (Not caused by pregnancy or any hormonal stuff either, I went to a specialist centre) it didn't last very long though luckily
@existentialmeatsuit6543
Жыл бұрын
My dad was lactating due to an excess of (estrogen?), a particular hormone. He was very upset by it. What's interesting is that men actually have the ability to lactate as well🤷 He got it fixed with medication though.
@thedukesrule Жыл бұрын
I hate the sweating side effect body hot and it’s bad when I sweat a lot at work
@fluttergrrl11 ай бұрын
Years ago I took an SSRI other than Paroxetine for 3 days and had severe urinary retention. I’ve never taken another SSRI since.
@andrewjanssen86632 жыл бұрын
Paxil made me anorgasmic and was exquisitely sensitive to dose timing; Zoloft gave me restless legs and a hand tremor; and every member of my family who’s tried Prozac got to experience hypomania. Wellbutrin’s the only thing that seems to play nice with our biochemistry.
@RepentfollowJesus
2 жыл бұрын
Wow and it can cause seizures. Funny how all of us react differently to all of these meds. One size does not fit all, thats for sure!
@julieannelovesbooks
2 жыл бұрын
Just started Wellbutrin two days ago, my sixth antidepressant, nothing seems to work. Let’s hope this is the one 🙏🏻
@julieannelovesbooks
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah no the Wellbutrin gave me vertigo to the point I couldn’t even stand up straight or walk or do anything. Was falling over all the time, so I stopped taking that one real quick. On Prozac now.
@bethg70262 жыл бұрын
I take venlaxafine at the SSRI dose for pain control (I have EDS and my pain receptors went haywire from being in a state of near constant stimulation for the 35 years I was undiagnosed). It definitely helps with my generalized pain and also dulls theassice over-reaction to what should be a minor ouchie. Now I finally understand where my random hand tremor may be coming from!
@LinkaBellGAME2 жыл бұрын
I took Citalopram when I first got onto SSRI's because of my depression, I had to stop that one pretty soon after as it was making me more of a lifeless zombie and giving me heart palpitations. Now I'm sertraline which has been way better and generally feel very little side effects.
@LinkaBellGAME
2 жыл бұрын
@AllThat May I ask what the permanent condition is/was? I know when I was on citalopram it gave me heart palpatations and that hasn't gone away, I haven't had anything different on sertraline (zoloft)
@officialdraes2622
2 жыл бұрын
Same i started with citalopram but got alot of side effects, im supposed to take sertraline now instead but feel anxious about starting it.
@LinkaBellGAME
2 жыл бұрын
@@officialdraes2622 for me sertraline has been amazing and haven't had any issues with it, it helps my anxiety and depression so much
@officialdraes2622
2 жыл бұрын
@@LinkaBellGAME How long did it take to notice a difference? i just started with half of 25mg today and havent noticed anything too much as far as side effects for helping my anxiety
@LinkaBellGAME
2 жыл бұрын
@@officialdraes2622 It took me about 2 to 3 weeks to notice a difference, a positive one at that. It's helped my social anxiety/anxiety in general, as well as my depression so much. When I was on citalopram the bad effects started at 2 weeks and it made me feel like a zombie and heart palpitations. I felt no difference with my anxiety and depression. But definitely give it time 3 to 4 weeks at best to really have it in your system. :) best of luck! ^^
@sacredweeds2 жыл бұрын
My Paxil discontinuation even though I weaned myself slowly was mostly those dreaded “brain shocks.” Kinda felt like a Jacob’s Ladder going off in my brain from time to time. 😖
@tamale48642 жыл бұрын
If I would have watched this before starting my SSRIs, I would have never started them. But I’ve been taking them for some years now & the only one I had in the beginning was nausea, other than that I’ve had no other side effects listed either online or in this video. Im surprised at the endless list of s/e.
@allycat824
2 жыл бұрын
Every medicine has side effects, if it's working with very few side effects you are very lucky! SSRIs have never given me trouble either
@estereatlikeyagranny9752
2 жыл бұрын
If you try -use high dose vit c -it minimised reduces side effects/withdrawal
@estereatlikeyagranny9752
2 жыл бұрын
And lugols iodine -essential x
@rberth90162 жыл бұрын
I've been through the mill with these meds, thought they would help but seemed to make it worse with the side effects, ya I was depressed but took a good look at what was affecting me and made a huge effort to change those things. I'm not where I should be but I'm not going back to taking any more of these meds...I'm just trying to figure out things with a clear depressed mind rather than put all that crap through my system.. It's been a struggle but at least my mind doesn't feel like a balloon that's floating around above my head..
@RepentfollowJesus
2 жыл бұрын
Good for you. Just get to the ER if you get suicidal. Pray and read the bible too. Find a good trusted friend to talk to and check out dry bar comedy on youtube. It often helps me.
@Lmartinezwilliams5 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much for the video and information!!
@808Fee2 жыл бұрын
The only side effect I've ever had on Citalopram and various other SSRIs is a bit of numbness where you don't want it. It either takes longer to get there or it's just not as intense. When I know I'll get intimate with a guy I'll skip a dose. Makes a huge difference. In general the intensity increases (almost to normal) when I increase the time frames between having fun. When something really excites me mentally, it's a lot better as well... guess because dopamine increases.
@RepentfollowJesus
2 жыл бұрын
After a few months or a couple of years, it will get better. It did the same to me for a couple of years.
@patcode8261 Жыл бұрын
Allot of doctors will not blame these side effects on these drugs.
@samhouston14832 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting this out there. I experienced bad nausea with Prozac as well as the dizziness and as you described it’s a dizziness that occurs when moving the eyes and not like a vertigo feeling. I discontinued use after abt 6 wks or so bc I felt so bad. Abt 7 wks after discontinuing though still having the dizziness…hoping it will go away soon..
@vijaysoni6351
8 ай бұрын
how long it took for dizziness to go away after discontinuing prozac?
@SkiesTurnedGrey2 жыл бұрын
I tried paroxetine hcl for a couple weeks for anxiety, and I got insomnia, night sweats, and awful tingling throughout my entire body. After discontinuing use, due to my discomfort with the side effects, I developed a persistent muscle twitch that happens randomly on any area of my body every few seconds. It's been a couple years since I tried the medication, and I still have the muscle twitches. Anything that can change your brain to that degree that you can't sleep and it feels like little toothpicks poking you all over, all day long, and leaves you with persistent muscle twitching after discontinuing use, just can't be safe.
@tomclanys
2 жыл бұрын
Paroxetine got me bad too, first day I got constant paresthesias around my whole body, like being stung by needles. It wasn't that usual pins and needles like when your leg "falls asleep", but more of a painful, stinging feeling. Didn't help for my anxiety too.
@apricotcat1542
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Sometimes we have to judge if the depression is dangerous enough to take those risks
@camillac.s.279
2 жыл бұрын
@@tomclanys Infact that is not for anxiety but is the dic fault !!
@BerkantCetin07
16 күн бұрын
@@tomclanys Have the painful feelings passed?
@tomclanys
16 күн бұрын
@@BerkantCetin07 I gave up paroxetine after that and went to sertraline, which I'm off for already 4 years. Took me about 2 years to get rid of all the "withdrawal" side effects like brain zaps.
@sacredweeds2 жыл бұрын
My biggest side effect on Paxil was poor boundaries. I had a friend who suffered serotonin syndrome from Effexor and was stuck saying “baseball is best” it was clear he though he was speaking normally from the look he would give after you didn’t understand him. He also mostly understood what you told him but he was in the hospital for a month recovering. Weird stuff!!
@richienicosia1986
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a lot of legal ease. Most s/e's dissipate relatively fast. Benefits still outweigh the risks!
@sacredweeds
2 жыл бұрын
@@richienicosia1986 for some
@taraalan1131
2 жыл бұрын
@@sacredweeds Agree
@attractwealthnow
Жыл бұрын
@@sacredweeds maybe he did take something else with Paxil? another AD or took too high dosage, like 30mg+? could it be only from a normal dose of 10mg Paxil without taking any other medication at all?
@SoulxSpectre2 жыл бұрын
Anyone else on sertraline get the exact feeling of "im gonna vomit hard in 3..2..1. " then sneeze and feel 100% better immediately??... Only happens when I'm on sertraline, at least once a day.
@dustangel72
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. It just happened to me 30 mins ago.
@mohammadkhadra2604 Жыл бұрын
Zoloft was prescribed more frequently than any other antidepressant in the USA in 2018 with over 38 million prescriptions.
@Linda-hq5uv2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been on Citalopram for 20 years now. Tried to stop 2 times but get to sick although I reduse them very very slowly. 🙄 I gained a lot of weight when I started eating Citalopram in 2002 and I can’t get it off whatever I do. 🙄 Thats the hardest sideeffect I have.
@RB-sm3eu
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve put on a lot of weight since being in them for years And feel flat and numb kinda I’ve cut from 20mg to 15mg escitalopram and that took months. I’m now going down to 10mg, alternating between 10-15 alternate days And yes I get the brain zaps if I forget or take too low a dose to quickly I can’t wait to be off them In hindsight I wish I never went up to 20mg Good luck everyone ❤️
@ashuvijay7031
2 жыл бұрын
I m taking this... Do it cause pssd ?? Did u feel pssd ?
@ashuvijay7031
2 жыл бұрын
@@RB-sm3eu I m taking this pill did u feel pssd ?
@cherryrotella3714
Жыл бұрын
Me too
@sandramartepadillaeventpla3674 Жыл бұрын
En este video encontré todos los side effects por los que no he querido ningun ssri y que mi médico y algunos se los expliqué a mi médico y me dice que quizás sean producto de mi ansiedad, como el mareo de escitalopram, los moretones que me causó Paroxetina, la vision borrosa de Sertralina, los movimientos involuntarios de Paroxetin y la taquicardia de Citalopram. Gracias por este video.
@DarthJeremy3642 жыл бұрын
i get very sharp chest pains
@GammaFox62 жыл бұрын
Just got put on fluoxetine. I suddenly got fatigue, insomnia, blurred vision, restlessness, and insane chest pains. I’ve had major shoulder aches. My mood swings have been nuts. Headaches as well. I’m dizzy, incredibly fatigued and with my blurred vision I’ve noticed my eyes just starting to cry. My shoulders are absolutely nuts they hurt so incredibly badly. Pile all this on top of my chronic illnesses and you have my body just absolutely hating me. I slept for maybe an hour last night.
@Hotboytrue
2 жыл бұрын
You should stop taking it or change meds if it aint helping.
@lilyd1010
2 жыл бұрын
It's ironic, my son was taking it for a while n he had to take other meds to downplay the side effects of the original drug. Even tho fluoxetine is supposed to be one of the mildest, it still seems to wreak havoc. Don't ignore, talk to ur doc.
@kaylapayton5547
2 жыл бұрын
I quit a little over a week ago and I felt the same way but have you experienced any itching or hives and bruising
@quotidian5077
2 жыл бұрын
@@kaylapayton5547 see a doctor
@kaylapayton5547
2 жыл бұрын
@@quotidian5077 I did they told me go back down 10 mg but I quit coke turkey ever since no hives no itching
@robertoimpossible71542 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this insightful video god bless 🙏🏻
@grammasgardenofideas50812 жыл бұрын
i slowed the playback to 75% for greater first understandings. thank you
@CBbehereNOW
Жыл бұрын
You are SO right! Did they speed it up?!!
@southaussielad2496 Жыл бұрын
Paroxetine changed my life for the better. I had been in an incredibly bad way for a long time and it helped me develop the tools to make my situation better. It worked very quickly and luckily, aside from a bit of weight gain, I didn't have any of the negative side effects. It's definitely not for everyone though and my friend had a really tough time on it and went through every negative side effects mentioned and more. It's wild how these drugs affect people so differently. There needs to be way more research done into mental health rather than using medications to mask the underlying issues. Luckily for me, paroxetine was what worked for me at that time, and it was the first SSRI we tried. Most people aren't that lucky unfortunately 😔
@FlakkoOnTopTho
6 ай бұрын
I want to try SSRI’s but the main thing I’m scared of is losing my hair/ hair loss, I have a good head of hair and would be extremely anxious and stressed if it was to fall out because of the meds, lmk please. Maybe my head of hair will grow ever thicker since I should be less stressed? Who knows lol
@kirbywaite15862 жыл бұрын
When will they develop a medication that simply makes a person feel good?
@ilonathewissen3006
Жыл бұрын
Its called nature and friends and love and healthy nutrition
@stacyxxy
10 ай бұрын
It’s called shrooms
@Smidday1 Жыл бұрын
I was put on Paroxetine years ago and was having hallucinations, blackouts and basically losing memory, For months this went on and then it just stopped and I felt fine, and everything was normal, then my doctor changed my prescription because they had a number of cases of patients having similar effects and decided to stop prescribing it to everyone.
@NatureFreak11272 жыл бұрын
I have no side effects from fluvoxamine, none that I know if. Miracle drug. ♥️
@amydearing98662 жыл бұрын
I have the sweating side effect. I sweat so easily. I already did before hand but not it's even worse.
@CatGirl123112 жыл бұрын
New study just came out basically debunking the ‘chemical imbalance’ theory and showing that low levels of serotonin don’t necessarily correlate with depression. Glad I got off them years ago! Turns out it was situational depression, and my thyroid all along (diagnosed with hypothyroidism)
@MilkyWayGalaxyy
Жыл бұрын
i am 42, severe depression since i was 10. Never took any medication. Now i lost my libido completely. Dont even get erections anymore. And i workout everyday, sleep better than ever and eat very clean and healthy! I think its bc i am so unhappy and depressed. So now i figure, it cant get any worse so i might as well try antidepressants. It might help my libido and lack of happiness. Made my first appointment to see a Psychiatrist. Which drug should i try first? Lexipro? wellbutrin? I have heard good things from both men and women in my depression group about antidepressants. They said it helps level you out. Never get too low. But reading these negative comments makes me very hesitant to start taking drugs for the first time in my life.
@gooddeedsgirl2238
Жыл бұрын
@@MilkyWayGalaxyy Wellbutrin did nothing for me, for depression. Lexapro helped me a lot last year at 5mg but don't I start taking again recently, at 5mg for a week and then up to 10 mg, I have severe chest pain (on the right side of my chest unrelated to the heart) but still pretty painful even when I turn to see if other cars are coming when I'm in my car trying to make a lane change. It's hard to find something that works. I read several articles and comments and watched several videos before I finally decided to try antidepressants. It's ok to do your research and to be concerned about how you and your body will react to treatment.
@MilkyWayGalaxyy
Жыл бұрын
@gooddeedsgirl2238 wait, is your chest related to the antidepressant?? What side effects did you have from Lexapro?
@newbengraham47758 ай бұрын
i had to let fluoxetine go. the side effects were too much. plus i was truly pissed that my doctor knew about these side effects and just told me to keep taking the drug.
@chrissybarr75082 жыл бұрын
I was on sertraline it made me feel worse and also I put on 5 stone in weight mainly around my stomach making people think I was pregnant I was also on 80 ml of methadone as I’m a recovering addict in the end I very slowly reduced my 100ml sertraline down to 0 I’m now in the middle of having blood tests to see if I’m in my menopause as I’m 51 😧
@jacquelinestewart3820
2 жыл бұрын
Hi I’m 51 also been taking seraltine , since July, some times I wonder why I bother taking it, it does nothing for me.
@chrissybarr7508
2 жыл бұрын
@@jacquelinestewart3820 yeah was definitely a waste of time for me as well I’ve since found out I’ve got thyroid problems which makes menopause worse I’ve now been put on hrt it’s been 6 days since started taking it so I’ll see how it goes
@RepentfollowJesus
2 жыл бұрын
@@chrissybarr7508 if you have breast cancer in your family please dont do hrt
@chrissybarr7508
2 жыл бұрын
@@RepentfollowJesus just seen your message and thank you 🙏 as yes I’ve breast cancer in my family my mum had double mastectomy and had 2 aunts die my doctor knows this as well so thanks again ❤️
@standimitrov6782 жыл бұрын
Been on Paxil for the past 2 yrs. Going off cold turkey is a real pain ... never got it. Now I plan to go on Prozac before taking off meds. I had benzos and antipsychotics for some 1-2 months and never had any issues going off. SSRIs are bad meds.
@JerseyMiller
2 жыл бұрын
I was on the lowest possible dose of paxil for years. Tried several times to stop taking it and the withdrawals were terrible. Ended up switching to duloxitiene for about a year. Took me 4 months to ween off of it but it was easier than the paroxitiene.
@toheedali89132 жыл бұрын
I m taking Ssri since last 22 years. Now i m suffering from worst side effects.
@claren27922 жыл бұрын
I tried Sertraline after it was strongly suggested to help with my GAD it was two weeks of absolute hell panic attacks out of nowhere like while just watching T.V, feeling like I was losing my mind, my anxiety was never like that before and then I would also just sit unable to do anything they are terrible way worse than the initial issue.
@RepentfollowJesus
2 жыл бұрын
Try valium low dose or low dose klonopin.
@InternetWAPx
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah Sertrailine caused my anxiety to be worse too and i had so many panic attacks, i would take it for 1 week and then switched to paroxetine, which my doctor told me it was better for anxiety and running thoughts and it actually did help. But it's normal for the first weeks to be horrible, they make you feel worse at first and then after some time of use better.
@eyeofthetiger7
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like serotonin syndrome
@librapainter7174Ай бұрын
Good God I've just taken my first Citalopram and now I want to stop!
@johnjohnson37092 жыл бұрын
I’m very grateful that I don’t have depression problems. I would hate to have to take antidepressants.
@qttred
2 жыл бұрын
yes be grateful. it is one of the worse things i’ve experienced. it makes it hard to have relationships, i have issues with family, i can’t go to school cause of panic attacks. i simply cant live. everyday is a living nightmare and your just waiting and constantly wishing it will end. and antidepressants have made it worse in my case.
@taraalan11312 жыл бұрын
I was on Seroxat for 20 years and had the unbearable electric shock sensations when I ceased taking the medication.I now have Quadroparesis , but I can’t prove that the drug caused it , as the experts say this could be radiation poisoning from treatment for childhood cancer.
@Crazybatladyx7 ай бұрын
After stopping: I am having vomiting and nausea and muscle aches and had a few days of feeling like my body was full of lead and a day long migraine. Mood better than it was as well as is my motivation. I went off after multiple health practitioners told me they are pretty much poison. I’m happy to taking care of my body drug free and now I need to nurse my body back to health. BTW I quit cold turkey.
@user-qg5rx1pw7n8 ай бұрын
With all the side effects that you mentioned it cames to my mind if is really worth it use antidepressants....
@sonofodin6550 Жыл бұрын
Got that stuff perscribed once (sertraline). Took a good look at the side effects of it especially the „rare“ ones (1 in 1000). Never took them.
@ravenID429
10 ай бұрын
Okay?
@saxon93582 жыл бұрын
I was on Prozac for 15 years.Terrible side effects.I have been off for 4 years and it getsbetter everyday.
@APPB738 Жыл бұрын
Antidepressants have caused me permanent damages
@ruthmcghie82282 жыл бұрын
Gee I found this video very interesting..explains alot..thankyou.
@annarold1709 Жыл бұрын
The side effects are the ones I wanted to fight 🙄not taking them. Thanks for the video ❤
@juliesheard20822 жыл бұрын
These things can cause manic episodes which can then be wrongly diagnosed as bi-polar which then end the person up on various psychiatric drugs which will never solve the problem. They are distructive and foul. People need first and foremost good conditions in their life. We are not machines made to fit the machine of society we are sensitive beings with consciousness. Change life circumstances, not individual brains.
@Sunnyxox-2 жыл бұрын
i have the weirdest dreams which is weird because before prozac i wasn’t even able to remember my dreams lol
@justblaze.
2 жыл бұрын
Me too dreams are freaky
@nkn.103
2 жыл бұрын
I get nightmares 😭
@curiousbystander91939 ай бұрын
the consequences of polluted foods, poor diets and lack of exercise are so many!
@wesleyhelm72082 жыл бұрын
Best advice I can give you DO NOT TAKE ANTIDEPRSENTS Medication ever ..
@mawangshallhang
2 жыл бұрын
Stupid advice. Please stick to not being a doctor.
@juanzavala9023
2 жыл бұрын
I second this
@hannahsquestforhealing35012 жыл бұрын
I'm one of the people that had SEVERE ADVERSE reactions to prozac and later the same horrific reaction to Effexor. Within a half hour of taking the pill, I had a HORRIFIC episode of my brain going crazy and instantly trying to kill me (I had to fight my own body from clawing myself and trying to kill myself to end the madness). The horror of that episode can't be adequately put into words, and sadly I've had this same adverse reaction to three other drugs, which has left me with PTSD. Prozac made my life a billion times worse. When I told my psychiatrist that this drug made me want to kill myself, that I had to fight my body from running to the kitchen and grabbing a butcher knife, his response was something along the lines of, "well I think you need to let this be in your system for it to work", and he actually tried to tell me to stay on the drug. The fact that I told him that this drug INSTANTLY made me have to fight my own body from stabbing myself with a butcher knife, and that he said I should "try to stay on it", has left me DUMBFOUNDED, and this was the first major wakeup call of learning when to tell doctors no.
@alvarogouveia4654
2 жыл бұрын
You may Have hypersensibility Take care with ssri and benzos.
@Sunnyxox-
2 жыл бұрын
i doubt it was prozac. You have to take it for at least a week for it to really settle in…
@susangraham1203
Жыл бұрын
@@Sunnyxox- It could very well be from the Prozac. If you are allergic or hypersensitive to something it can absolutely affect you right away.
@KingBongBoon
Жыл бұрын
@@Sunnyxox- this is not true. I know it does not take weeks to affect you. The first day I took prozac I also had the same effect of losing my brain and wanting to die like 5 minutes after my first pill. My friend also went crazy on the first day he took it and wanted to commit homicide soon after his first dose. He told me this happened on a call with me. I know from experience and anecdotes that no it does not take weeks at all. It can even take a few minutes to affect you.
@Sunnyxox-
Жыл бұрын
@@KingBongBoon it’s not kicking in after 5 minutes on the first day… 💀💀
@lesgrams18612 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for that info!!
@boneheadsbeard29382 жыл бұрын
Can these cause night sweats ?
@traceyhateley3925
2 жыл бұрын
Yes i had them
@lilyd1010
2 жыл бұрын
From my son's experience, they made him feel like he just stepped out of a shower, got soaking wet. But it got better after 3 months.
@monicsala66392 жыл бұрын
I took Fluvoxamine, 50mg. I was getting nerve stimulation, like it felt like I had a live wire throughout my body. My arms felt like they were burning. My anxiety went down like crazy, but unfortunately I got MS type symptoms. At one point I got an MRI to make sure it wasnt MS, but my brain imagining was clear. Anyone else get this?
@susie5254
Жыл бұрын
Do you mean Fluoxetine (i.e. Prozac)? After many years of taking it and then finally only taking it in the fall and winter, I started getting tingling in my feet. When I stopped for the summer, the tingling went away. When I started again in the fall, the tingling came back. It finally dawned on me that the tingling was happening when I started back on, but I get terribly depressed every fall so I dare not stop taking it. I changed to Ciprolex but the tingling is still there. It's not painful (you wrote that your arms felt like they were burning) but rather more like mild, but constant little electric shocks. Hard to explain and I haven't seen a reference to tingling as a side effect in all my reading. Your comment is the closest (close but no cigar, right ; ) ).
@BerkantCetin07
16 күн бұрын
Has the nerve impulse passed?
@alpine_berry2 жыл бұрын
I was able to try Prozac for about 3 1/2 months (I was unable to continue it because of my decreased access to healthcare) and I had many vivid dreams while going through withdrawals at the end of my time taking it. I also, unfortunately, felt no change in my depression. I was under extreme stress at the time and am still working through that same stress, and I try not to take it too much to heart as I only was taking 40mg over the few months. I’m not sure what other side effects I may have experienced since I have/had other medical issues overlapping. But I would not discourage anyone from trying Prozac (fluoxetine) for themselves!! The more you try, the closer you are to finding what works for you.
@codystratton9962 жыл бұрын
Been on celexa for about 2 weeks, I have tremors and yawning and dizzyness and always tired, hopefully the side effects stop, or I will go to my doctors again
@2shadowcats22 жыл бұрын
I just started taking Cymbalta(duloxetine) for my fibromyalgia. It is similar medication which works on both serotonin and norepinephrine. Dry mouth like the Sahara Desert!! Sometimes I can't even get words out!! lol
@carolemdiaz4747
2 жыл бұрын
OMG... it's not me! I've been taking duloxetine for fibromyalgia also. I have such dry mouth I have trouble eating. It's terrible. Thanks for mentioning your issues, I thought I was going crazy.
@zandalee3530
2 жыл бұрын
I tried Cymbalta for my fibromyalgia aswell. Had dry mouth and eyes, dizziness and totally ruined the bedroom. Also felt like a zombie with no emotions. I quit after 2 months.
@carolemdiaz4747
2 жыл бұрын
@@zandalee3530 I'm stopped starting yesterday. Thanks. These damn doctors make me feel crazy.
@Lofhaa Жыл бұрын
I have some kind of muscle twitching due to taking sertraline for generalized anxiety.
@jamesperez4171
Жыл бұрын
i always recommend the use of natural substances because it really helps , antidepressants turned me to a robot until I was recommended to try psychedelic remedies like mushrooms , I recovered faster and became more productive till date , I wonder why these are illegal, I got it from an online vendor that specializes in the sales of psychedelic products like DMT, LSD, it has been helpful to me i highly advice you use it for depression and anxiety
@jamesperez4171
Жыл бұрын
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@jamesperez4171
Жыл бұрын
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@alyseandrews10662 жыл бұрын
Need to talk about Brain Shivers!!!
@dragonflyCircus Жыл бұрын
In the introduction you said "we're going to talk about the side effects and WHY they occur". Then you listed all the side effects but I didn't hear a word about the why. For example, does the gastrointestinal pain occur because the SSRIs alter the gut microbiome? If so, how and why? Thank you.
@Kingdl351
2 ай бұрын
Just a guess here, but large intestines also create serotonin. Stopping the reuptake makes some ppls guts go berserk, as did mine. Not sure the full mechanics of it though.
@ExceptionalLibra2 жыл бұрын
I take Lamotrigine and Seroquel, can you do a video on long term side effects?
@timblock34832 жыл бұрын
Less is more in many cases.
@nazragonborneldras9090 Жыл бұрын
I've been on citalopram for about 2 years, and starting to have tensor tympani myoclonus in my left ear, it doesn't happen all the time, but when i have episodes, it leads to great distress
@JenniferDWilson7217 ай бұрын
I just took Zoloft for 5 days starting with the lowest dose. I had to stop because day 4 and 5 my anxiety got so bad I was having the worst panic attacks of my life and I was very fidgety and having intrusive thoughts. I also got chills throughout my body. I haven’t taken Zoloft for two days now, but I’m still having panic symptoms (not as bad) and cold chills. I’m also getting random cramps in my body. This sucks. I regret this so much. I hope this goes away soon.
@mugisharaymond86162 жыл бұрын
How can someone avoid it...
@apothocareon75212 жыл бұрын
Aaaand here I am over here with Paroxitine. More restlessness, at the beginning couple of weeks was sleepless. Had reduced appetite so lost around 16 lbs so far. (Started at 204 and am around 190. At about 5'7") Eyes got more sharp and were easier to adjust to greater distances than my normally nearsightedness allowed, this subsided after the body grew more used to it and ocular swelling stopped happening. Libido dropped even more than it already was, which was hard to bring up in the first place. Minor constipation. My audio and tactile sensitivity went through the roof (became aware of all the subtle sounds around me, and aware of everything touching me anywhere. Every bit of fabric moving was felt.). This lead to more occurances of sensory overload shutdown responses, in my case, the overload of stimuli would exhaust me or trigger a migraine. My activity level rose some, and my attention span went from a maybe to none. I have diagnosed ADHD, and it's not uncommon for stimulants and steroids to act in reverse with my personal chemistry. I also happen to have a *terribly* slow metabolism, and my body likes to squeeze every bit of usable energy and nutrition out of foods. It can take 3 or 4 days for food to pass all the way through me. (Average person takes around 15 hours.) It takes around 20ish minutes for things to begin to digest, and take effect, the effects of foods and medications lasts longer than it should. Even at the lowest dose,(10mg) Paroxitine stays active in my body for roughly 40 hours. At the lowest dose, I take it every other day and not at all over the weekend. While I have naturally low blood pressure and normally crave salts in an unhealthy amount, it did bring the blood pressure up, but not beyond the considered healthy range. There's been no change in the salt cravings. To stabilize the reactions of my body, my gen prac gave me a stimulant based prescription which helps bring the attention span back where it should be, and calms the brain's and body's heightened state. This lasts roughly 20-25 hours. Coming off the meds completely around the 50 hour mark leaves me feeling exhausted and heavy, very fatigued and lethargic. Mood drops to a numb neutral, and my ability to focus fades to zoning out into what feels like empty drifting below deep water. My reflexes don't lower though, but social responding slows. (Takes a minute or two for me to respond when called out to). This will stabilize again to my pre-medicated state at the 60ish hour mark from when the medication was last taken. The appetite returns to normal and I can eat more, and address cravings. Normally I keep my diet and nutrition balanced based on paying attention to what I'm craving. Usually I crave dairy products when low on either calcium or Vit-D, as my body associates milk products with those nutrients(I'm lactose intolerant, but compensate with enzyme supplements). I can further narrow that down by the accompanied cravings. If I crave red meats, my iron is low or I need to repair damage to muscles, if I crave dark greens, it's usually a combo of calcium and iron. Bananas are Potassium, and apples or grapes are Vit-C. Those are the more obvious ones though. Potatoes are rich in many things, so they don't usually indicate specific needs. In general my diet consists of heavy protein and heavy carbohydrate filled foods. With the reduced appetite, I'm having to listen harder to the body's cues for what it's running low on.
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I had the worst mood swings, brain zaps, and inability to orgasm while on ssri's. I decided to get off them, and I've found that diet and exercise was able to fix my depression and anxiety completely.
@tommyhatcher3399
Жыл бұрын
Some need pills, others just need to go for a run. Shame doctors just push the pills and never get into lifestyle changes. Even most counselors who should be about lifestyle just push meds.
@mauraodonoghue4115
Жыл бұрын
@@tommyhatcher3399 then you have a bad doctor . never met one who pushes drugs first 🙄
@MilkyWayGalaxyy
Жыл бұрын
i am 42, severe depression since i was 10. Never took any medication. Now i lost my libido completely. Dont even get erections anymore. And i workout everyday, sleep better than ever and eat very clean and healthy! I think its bc i am so unhappy and depressed. So now i figure, it cant get any worse so i might as well try antidepressants. It might help my libido and lack of happiness. Made my first appointment to see a Psychiatrist. Which drug should i try first? Lexipro? wellbutrin? I have heard good things from both men and women in my depression group about antidepressants. They said it helps level you out. Never get too low. But reading these negative comments makes me very hesitant to start taking drugs for the first time in my life.
@Lilith6669h
Жыл бұрын
When i was on 20mg i still had the ability to orgasm but when istarted taking 30mg i stopped being to able to get aroused at all. The prob is my psychiatrist said i need a higher dose for my anxiety and depression and panic attacks and now im taking 40mg per day but the sexual dysfunction is worrying me
@minnarautiainen6844
Жыл бұрын
@@MilkyWayGalaxyy Have you tested your testesrtorone level?I know also young men who have had too low testesterone level.Bupropion(Voxra) usually doesnt have sexual side effefcts(either not put more weight and doesnt flat your emotions) and they actually use it womens difficult to orgasm or low sex drive also men I think).Unfortunatelly I had to stop taking Voxra because I was oversensitive it with time.
Fluoxetine saved my life. Been taking it for about 7 years and there's such a marked difference in my mood etc .. I'm on the highest dose and I'm not ashamed to admit that, even as a therapist myself. Luckily I haven't suffered any side effects with the exception of vivid dreams.
@themanhimself436
2 жыл бұрын
I am starting fluoxetine as my forst SSRI. I am hoping for a similar outcome Swapped to bupropion, fluoxetine didn't work. My opinion is pretty moot as I didn't go a over 10 mg lol. I am very sensitive to them tho
@sharonwieler8933
2 жыл бұрын
What is your dosage Holly? I take 80 mg daily which I wish I had never allowed my dr. To prescribe for me. I am 65 y/o and have been on it for 25 years. The thought of withdrawing from Prozac now would be all but impossible for me (yes I’ve tried many times). Honestly wish I had never laid eyes on it! Weight gain is a big problem for me, as well!
@presidentmr6559
2 жыл бұрын
@@themanhimself436 Pls start only if u hv exploited all other options. It will definitely help you overcome the present conditions for which it has been precribed, but 6 months down the line chances are that you'll be a functional addict scared of running out of a dose. Tapering off never happens effectively and success stories are few. Mood swings and anger will make you wonder as to why did you pick this poison in the first place. Sexual side effects I am not even talking about. I wish someone had explained to me. I am on Day 40 of cold turkey quitting (my second attempt) and I have no idea how deep is this tunnel.
@hollyvipond168
2 жыл бұрын
@@sharonwieler8933 mine is 60mg. To be honest I really don't mind if I remain on it for the rest of my life! I've been lucky in that I haven't suffered any side effects and if anything I've experienced weight loss rather than weight gain. There have been weeks when I've forgotten to pick up my prescription however so started withdrawing and the symptoms weren't pleasant - dizzy,nauseous,tired,emotionally and physically exhausted....
@hollyvipond168
2 жыл бұрын
@@presidentmr6559 Doing it cold turkey is actually really dangerous - physically and mentally. There's also more of a chance that you experience severe withdrawal symptoms this way too... I'm wondering why you aren't instead very gradually reducing your use? As I say, it's been working very well for me the past 7 years and I have no desire to come off it. I think it's important to acknowledge individual differences etc Everyone responds very differently to the same medication and its dependent on a lot of factors
"Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome"......let's just call it what it is: WITHDRAWLS!!!!!!!!
@urchickie
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he forgot the “psycho” side effect
@SpookiCooki
2 жыл бұрын
I got one creepy one when I tried to stop taking Sertraline (because I thought I didn't need it anymore. Boy was I wrong.) I had moments when reality felt different. Like everything looked the same but it didn't feel the same. It worsened if I tried something new or watched something new. So I had to watch something I had seen dozens of times and drink my usual tea. It calmed down a bit but didn't fully go away until I had slept.
@lisamanoban5699
2 жыл бұрын
@Krystal My how did you do it im on 10mg paxil from 20 but i can't do a 5mg it is worst tapering
@Kimi-vu1zg
2 жыл бұрын
@Krystal My I’ve been on it over 20 years. I’ve tried to get off it slowly and I cant
@Kimi-vu1zg
2 жыл бұрын
@@lisamanoban5699 I can’t even get go down 5 mg either and I’m on 60 mg have been for over 20 years. I have to be on it for life now. I’ve tried for years to get off. I was told it’s no longer possible
Its weird how the side effects caused by SSRIs are in some cases also the symptoms of depression whivh we are trying to treat using SSRIs i.e sleep disturbances, anxiety, weight changes, agitation etc
@acceptinglife6491
2 жыл бұрын
@Fk Yu thank you ✨
@just_a_light
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly.😒 I'd rather have the depression. I might as well drown
@wintersotero9749
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed.These side effects can last until 2 months.
@generichuman2044
2 жыл бұрын
I'm praying the side effects get better for me. I've been taking sertraline for 10 days and I feel complete emotional numbness and lack any motivation. I hated feeling angry, anxious or sad all the time but at least I felt something
@acceptinglife6491
2 жыл бұрын
@@generichuman2044 I also had the same effect from taking 20mg of Citalopram. I felt so numb, unable to feel any pleasure, couldn't even cry anymore
My friend was put on Paxil to deal with complicated grief after her Mom died. She was previously a mentally healthy girl. She decided to discontinue her medication a couple of years later and became suicidal and impulsive. She drove her car over a cliff. Luckily, she survived. She is now on Paxil for life. Love therapy and time was probably a better idea than pills.
@Omnihilo
4 ай бұрын
Correction: She is now a customer for life. I’m sorry y’all went through that. They almost got me too. I hope y’all are seeing better days now.
I've been on Paxil for about 25 years with very few of the side effects mentioned. The benefit has out-weighed the heart burn. When I haven't taken it for a few days, the effects seem to be irritability and the most vivid dreams ever.
@valgal24
2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever felt that it stopped working or needed to increase dosage? I have had anxiety for over 20 year and have always been so scared to start meds because the fear of not being able to get off? I don’t know anyone who takes ssri so any info would be helpful 😅
@kimmarie2270
2 жыл бұрын
@@valgal24 At one point, years ago, I increased from 20mg to 40mg and have been there for years and felt it's helpful. I really don't consider quitting nor do I feel any need to increase the dose. I'm not sure why I would want to stop taking it, but if I did, I feel that weaning off would work.
@valgal24
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kim for responding! I think since my anxiety is chronic I’m pretty sure I will need it for the rest of my life😬 but I can’t seem to find info if it’s safe to take an SSRI long term? 🙃
@theresaoneill6525
2 жыл бұрын
@@valgal24 if you are in the US there is a blood test that can tell you what SSRI that will work best for you. I did the test and it says Sertraline should be fine. I have been on it for many years. I hope you can get some of the anxiety under control. They try to give people Adivan and it's extremely easy to become dependent on it. So your Dr. should be able to help. Good luck
@adamarmstrong9408
2 жыл бұрын
@@valgal24 I’ve been suffering for many years to Valerie although Ssri’s did help therapy helped more and yes they can be hard to come of ,you have to wean of slowly, I wish you all the best
One of the most annoying discontinuation effects from Sertraline for me is the brain zaps, which sadly isn't mentioned in this video, but it's fairly common as far as i've read. It's like when you're a kid and put your tongue in a 3v battery, but instead of the tongue, you feel the zap in the brain, every couple of minutes and depending on what you're doing. For me it happens always the following day after I forget to take my medication or when I don't have it available for the day.
@traceyhateley3925
2 жыл бұрын
I only took 1. NEVER AGAIN.. lethal drug !!!
@akmalrusydi2730
2 жыл бұрын
Brain zap huh? I've been on my sertraline for over than 2 weeks currently. I do get headache sometimes but that mostly relates to lack of sleep or it is time to sleep. How did you discontinue the medication did you lower your dose and gradually ween off?
@theresaoneill6525
2 жыл бұрын
I have the zaps also, usually if I miss 2 doses.. The anxiety can kill you it gets so bad. Honestly it's nice to realize I'm not the only one
@kierrawhite2913
2 жыл бұрын
I thought I was the only one that have these after missing a dose. I told my DR and she looked at me crazy. It needs to be talked about more often.
@roisinmc7442
2 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! I was on medication (sertraline) 20 years ago for 2 years and never again since but I can still remember those brain zaps when I tried to come off them.
You didn't mention hair loss, or ear ringing (tinnitus). This is how I realized the Sertraline was causing issues (as all the other side effects were expected.) Doc moved me to Venlafaxine, and it seems better. ??? Good luck ya'll!!✌🏽
@RepentfollowJesus
2 жыл бұрын
Ok im having hair loss and tinnitus on Paxil. I wonder if thats it.
the SWEATING! omg i'm so glad that that's an acknowledged side effect! mine is so bad. from even just a little bit of exertion, i just end up with sweat dripping down my face. my scalp and hair will get soaked. and most annoyingly, if i go from a cold temperature to a warm tempurature (say, going inside a heated place after being outside in the wintertime) i get sweaty. if i go into an air conditioned building after being outside in the summer heat and just drenched in sweat, it takes like 30 minutes to stop sweating. i'll get sweaty just from getting really passionate and heated about something (like talking about something i like, or playing an intense video game/watching an intense movie). strangers will ask if i'm alright because i just look clammy all the time. it's so embarrassing. i take glycopyrrolate (seriously recommend it if you have a similar issue! or if you're just naturally a sweaty person without meds lol) and it helps signifigantly but but i'm still the sweatiest person i know even when i'm on it. i feel so gross lol but i've just kind of accepted it cuz i'm never gonna stop taking my prozac. if i stopped i'd be completely disabled by my panic attacks, which would on randomly with no trigger and would happen every day (even at night sometimes!). now they only happen once a month, and i wouldn't even call them panic attacks, they're just random uncomfortable bouts of anxiety that i can shrug off with some deep breaths and a klonopin.
@annem7806
2 жыл бұрын
I quit my dancing lessons 🤣
This was indeed helpful. I've been on fluoxetine for many years for depression. I also have a rare form of fibromyalgia which is severe & progressive, and has worsened in the last 2 years. I also suffer with trembling of my hands. I became disabled at 39 due to the fibromyalgia. I am also diabetic & have sarcoidosis (lungs), Irritable Bowel Disease & have injured my back due to several falls. I'm 63 now & am not able to do much at all due to severe pain. This helped me understand that some of the things I'm experiencing could be a result of the fluoxetine. Thank you so much.
@lilyd1010
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like u have a good attitude even tho u realize some of ur suffering is caused by medication. I'm so sorry for ur struggle, but plz be proud of how far u've come in coping. Blessings to u, Debbie.
@Crystl22
2 жыл бұрын
You sound like me although I also have thyroid nodules, emphysema & Osteoporosis. I'm 64 & have been on disability since I was 40. I don't know if you have tried Cymbalta but it is the leading treatment for Fibro. Since I have been on it I have had a big improvement. I have been on lots of different meds over the yrs & the Cymbalta has been the best.
@debbieepperly3821
2 жыл бұрын
@@lilyd1010 Thank you, Lily. I try hard to not let the pain get to me but some days I do. God bless you for thinking of me.
@debbieepperly3821
2 жыл бұрын
@@Crystl22 Yes, I have tried Cymbalta & many other meds for pain. The Cymbalta made me feel like I was going crazy! My husband was tried on it too for severe leg pain & it changed his personality completely. I have thyroid issues too & mild COPD from the sarcoidosis along with narrowing of my bronchial tubes. Sounds like we deal with alot of the same things. I wish you all the best. God bless you.
@Crystl22
2 жыл бұрын
@@debbieepperly3821 Oh I'm sorry it didn't work for you. I wish you the best too. Stay strong. Living in pain every day is so tiring.
my psychiatrist gave me sertraline and i can’t talk about how effective it was because i was on it for only a few weeks, but it made me start getting tremors. i still get them to this day even though i stopped taking sertraline an entire year ago, though it happens way less often now than around that time last year. i told my psychiatrist about the tremors and she told me it wasn’t the medication (even though it began once i started taking them??) and it was my own fault. she wouldn’t accept or admit that it was a side effect. thankfully i don’t have her as my psychiatrist anymore, and i’m glad to see tremors mentioned in this video as a possible side effect because i knew i wasn’t wrong
@riosimpson6019
Жыл бұрын
Same with me I can't think or remember anything I told my doctor and they said it's just me overthinking and I told him it only started when I started taking them and he had nothing to say, he didn't even warn me about these effects the idiot
@janeteddddd
Жыл бұрын
Drs are liars
@johnnorris5455
7 ай бұрын
Same with me I started shaking like crazy after starting sertraline and my psychiatrist said the same thing. I know for a fact this started after I start taking the ssri
@daphnekapsambelis8790
6 ай бұрын
Same with me on escitalopram. Ugh....
I've been taking sertraline for about 9 or 10 years now since i was diagnosed with autism as a kid and so far i haven't had too many symptoms other than occasional diarrhea and a somewhat higher frequency of headaches than a normal person
@wintersotero9749
2 жыл бұрын
10 years ?? Is it not dangerous to internal organs ?
@wavxy7454
Жыл бұрын
@@wintersotero9749 shut the hell up bro Ssris are not meth
@wintersotero9749
Жыл бұрын
@@wavxy7454 lmao ok I'll shut up now jezz,some people like you had big problems to make a comment "shut up" when it's in written and not verbal💁
@curiousbystander9193
9 ай бұрын
please eat well
I was on Paxil for many years trying to come off of this medication, but unsuccessful because of the constant brain zaps. Finally, I used fluoxetine and since the half life is longer, I was able to discontinue all SSRI’s safely within a week.
@ikram996
2 жыл бұрын
Any sexual side effects? After stopping paxil majority faces post ssri sexual dysfunction PSSD. Have you?
@constellations9258
Жыл бұрын
I felt that fluoxetine was the best for me too; I took it at times, but when I wanted to stop it, it was easy..........not so for paxil, which had withdrawal side effect, including weird nightmares as if being pulled up into the sky, and an increase in paresthesias........and it didn't help my illness anyway.
_Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome_ Last year, I foolishly decided to suddenly stop taking Sertraline after using it for four or five years. BIG mistake!! The brain zaps and whooshing sounds in my head were unbelievably horrendous, as well as frequent killer headaches. After trying to convince myself that it would eventually stop in time, I started back on it six or seven weeks later. Never again!!!
@roisinmc7442
2 жыл бұрын
That happened to me after I was on sertraline for 2 years 20 years ago and it took me 3 goes to get off them but I did. I ended up doing really gradual tapering. Like going from 1 tablet to a couple of weeks of about 5/6ths of a tablet then 4/6ths etc. I just split the pills myself so not entirely exact but I did manage to get off them WITHOUT the brain zaps doing that. I know they are brutal.
@2shadowcats2
2 жыл бұрын
Don't ever stop taking SSRI suddenly...it can be very dangerous!!
I would also mention that in some cases SSRIs can lower blood sugar, especially if taken in the morning. As an insulin resistant person I experienced it, unfortunately. For this reason I always take it (escitalopram) in the evening.
@mariedupont7158
Жыл бұрын
Your comment is very interesting. Being insulin resistant, and taking ssri, myself. Why is it better in the evening, i didn't understand. Isn't it a good thing to take it in the morning and lower our blood sugar? Or do you mean, taking it in the morning, "artificially" lowers our blood sugar?
@mauraodonoghue4115
Жыл бұрын
@@mariedupont7158 i never heard of blood sugar dropping and mine never has
@DJSLUSH305
7 ай бұрын
It’s so true I’ve been on the same roller coaster for years and it makes my sugar drop dangerously low I been taken it since 2010 until now and I stop for a month and my sugar was better and then I had to get back on it and now I have pre diabetes 😢 I feel like my life not the same but sad to say I needed the meds to help me because I was suffering
I never used to sweat much, then all of a sudden I started sweating so much, I didn't realize it was my SSRI doing it! It's so worth it though. I had to try a few because I couldn't stand the sexual issues they caused. But Sertraline has changed my life in so many ways. I would never have been able to have a job without it.
@mariedupont7158
Жыл бұрын
Me too, i sweat a lot more with ssri, but I need the meds anyway.
@melaniemiller5201
Жыл бұрын
Did you experience bad side effects such as heightened anxiety when you started it?
@DogMommy.
Жыл бұрын
Do u feel like there's weight gain with this ?
@commentguru7952
10 ай бұрын
Listening to all the side effects (I was prescribed Paxil) ….. I’ve experienced all the symptoms never took the meds but what will it benefit if I’m already experiencing the symptoms (side effects) .
I wish doctors would warn patients of the risk of permanent sexual dysfunction (PSSD). Noone has bothered to research it, despite reports of it going back 30 years. It is permanent.
@darkprinceofdorne
2 жыл бұрын
Also permanent emotional blunting and head pressure during emotions.
@mirm0n
Жыл бұрын
This is fucked up
@AndreiFantastic
3 ай бұрын
@@darkprinceofdorneI have that following an abusive relationship. I’m not sure what happened during the relationship in my brain but I began developing a headache every time I felt intense emotions
Had a nightmare coming off of Paroxetine with suicidal thoughts and hallucinations - really scary. Sertraline left me without sex drive and I stopped them 10 years ago. Utter nightmare. 20 years I was on SSRI's (I was on fluoxetine as well for a time) and I'm so glad to be off them now. I was told by a psychologist that SSRI's were invented with a view to using them for a total of 18 weeks - 6 weeks to accumulate, 6 weeks to be feeling better during other therapies ie talking or mindfulness, and then 6 weeks to come off them.....20 years.....
@mercurysbest
2 жыл бұрын
Paroxatine is awful covered in self harm scars and tried to kill myself x sertraline have no joy in anything x
@andrewrees8749
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, ive been on the same meds as you for over 10 yrs now, you could try swapping to another antidepressant, then come off that new one slowly, or what i did was gradually reduce the dose over many wks, say you are on 40mg, drop it to to 30 mg for 2 wks, then 25 mg for 2 wks and so on, 20 to 15 mg, it may take a few wks, but it works , ive tried them all, but find Peroxatine the best, good luck.
@wonderwend1
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 I've been on them since I was 19 and have tried to come off them several times but failed. I'm 49 now.
@jacquelinestewart3820
2 жыл бұрын
Just started taking seraltin, in July, all it’s done is stop my crying fits, become forgetful, confused, and am tired all the time.
@wonderwend1
2 жыл бұрын
@@jacquelinestewart3820 then I feel you may need a reduced dose
These doctors are so quick to prescribe these, I am 6 months off Zoloft, was on them 3 years and never again! but I'm still having a difficult time. can't sleep feeling anxious and depressed!
@CarinaSol_Trance_Techno
3 ай бұрын
I am off Sertralin two weeks now and cannot sleep, feeling anxious, feel like dying, i don't know how to survive this 😭 I took Sertralin 20 years and everything was great then all of a sudden, my stomach cannot tolerate antidepressants anymore, I get gas reflux also killing me, destroying my throat, eyes and nose. So I have to live without antidepressants, but don't know how. Lost all my muscles and cannot sleep and feel an unbearable tingle in my stomach since I stopped taking Sertralin 😭
@shaun4443
3 ай бұрын
@@CarinaSol_Trance_Techno I promise it get’s easier! Don’t give up because it will only be harder next time. Eat clean exercise and try and sleep. I know it’s almost impossible for now.
@CarinaSol_Trance_Techno
3 ай бұрын
@@shaun4443 Thank you so much for your reply. I gave up many times and started taking Sertraline again, because I couldn't stand the withdrawal symptoms, then after two weeks I had to stop taking it again due to not tolerating it, due to the reflux; this has went on for months (!) and everytime the withdrawal symptoms got worse and worse. Thank you for your encouraging words, I will keep on fighting. My sleep is horrible, sweat all nights and weak up every hour and am hyper nervous. I still try to exercise (weight training) and I eat clean, but I am not able to do more than that, to work is impossible. Thanks again.
best advice any could ever hear, Never take them to begin with.
@jamieholmes6087
5 ай бұрын
I would be dead if I took that advise.
@LLS710
5 ай бұрын
You're ridiculous. Absolutely ridiculous. Do you know how many of us have been saved from the depths of despair and suicide because of them? You have no idea what a living hell the mind can be. You know not what you speak of. The side effects are 100,000,000 worth it. Even if the side effects were bad, which they aren't, they would so be worth taking.
@LLS710
5 ай бұрын
That's exactly what I just said to him. I told him. he is utterly ridiculous and doesn't know how they saved so many of us - literally.@@jamieholmes6087
Any SSRI I've ever taken has given me the worst sides Prozac made me so depressed. Dr had me quit taking it. That detox was worse than opiates. Was given SNRI Cymbalta. I lost my mind. I guess it was serotonin syndrome. Full blown psychosis. Was told to quit those but it only got worse. I'm still recovering today almost 3 years later. The meds ruined my life. I've been told I'm just a rare case
@quotidian5077
2 жыл бұрын
How long were you taking them?
@Momofukudoodoowindu
2 жыл бұрын
Benzos made me lose my mind.
@susangraham1203
Жыл бұрын
I think there are more cases than they want to admit. I also have had a horrendous life altering reaction to an antidepressant. Like I said I don't think they are rare at all.
Very good. You can add apathy (with fatigue) : "Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors-associated apathy syndrome: A cross sectional study" - 2020/08
I’ve been taking Paxil for 25 years and have several of these side effects This was very informative and I now understand a lot more about me Thank you
@taraalan1131
2 жыл бұрын
Paxil is Paroxitine ( spelling) or Seroxat. After many years on it , Venlofaxine was the drug which helped withdrawal, to the extent that now I’m not on any SSRI inhibitors.
@michelle19991215
2 жыл бұрын
Did you by any chance get a side effect of gaining weight? I got prescribed this medication and my brain for some reason is the most concerned about it.
@candicesailsbury1355
2 жыл бұрын
Yes weight gain is a factor
@candicesailsbury1355
2 жыл бұрын
@@taraalan1131 thank you
@candicesailsbury1355
2 жыл бұрын
@@michelle19991215 yes 👍🏻
Trial and error and I take lowest dose possible. It took a while to find one for me. I feel good emotionally because I found a great Psychiatrist that changed my perspective on so many things. First, stop caring about what others think. If my house isn't perfect so what? If my hair looks weird, too bad. If my clothes are wrinkly, dont care. Be okay with others lifestyles.
@MissChannyliss
3 ай бұрын
What dose do you take? I am at 10mg and thinking of lowering to5mg
You missed the jaw clenching and tooth grinding that is common with fluoxetine.
@HamsterGuroGirl
2 жыл бұрын
yes! I actually broke my jaw clenching so hard.
@RepentfollowJesus
2 жыл бұрын
Hey ! I do that on Paxil! I never connected it as it didn't start until the last few years.
@HamsterGuroGirl
2 жыл бұрын
@@RepentfollowJesus if you can, I’d try and get switched to something different. Preferably something that isn’t an SSRI. Because mine ended up causing a broken jaw that caused trigeminal neuralgia unfortunately.
@marinacallejas5904
2 жыл бұрын
I was going to say the same thing! Took me 6 years to find out that the antidepressant was causing me that, and I found it by myself, googling about it... the bruxism really ruined my life, and no doctor was ever able to relate that to the use of medication. Now I'm trying buspirone, that is supposed to lessen this effect. I'll let you know how it goes.
@Momofukudoodoowindu
2 жыл бұрын
Wait... really...? 😳 I literally developed TMJ inflammation just this last year alone, after increasing my dose of Prozac to 40mg. I did NOT know that was because of the drug holy crap.
Been on escitalopram on and off for 20 years. Every time I have gone on them I have gained an extraordinary amount of weight.
@ashuvijay7031
2 жыл бұрын
Did u felt pssd ? Plz tell me ? I m taking this ? My Enxiety disorder is 2 month old
@rachell4912
2 жыл бұрын
@Trasheye wrong.
@100rebeccaleanne
Жыл бұрын
@Trasheye There has been some research to say that SSRIs can slow metabolism.
@shawnleong3605
Жыл бұрын
@Trasheye obviously you are not well informed enough of these poison. Pls educate yourself
@Todiisms
2 ай бұрын
@@rachell4912right, I gained over 50 lbs.
I have been on Peroxatine for about 20 years and suffer from dry mouth, heart burn, tiredness and virtually no libido. Needless to say, after such a long time, I have learned to live with these side effects. However, I can't get off it. Even reducing REALLY gradually over a period of months, the withdrawals are too much for me to handle. Don't get me wrong, Peroxatine literally saved my life - I just wish it weren't so difficult to stop taking it.
@estereatlikeyagranny9752
2 жыл бұрын
High dose vit c-reduces withdrawl.
@61crispy
2 жыл бұрын
I am exactly the same as you - have been on it now for nearly 25 years and my side effects are almost identical to yours. Like you I have tried many times over the years to get off them, but the “withdrawal” was so horrific, I gave up.
@doilysimpkin6972
2 жыл бұрын
@@61crispy Yeah. I have pretty much resigned myself to having to take it every day for the rest of my life.
@2cautious
2 жыл бұрын
@@doilysimpkin6972 your a virgin don't worry about no libido
@annemytka6507
Жыл бұрын
Stop promoting a drug that’s dangerous
I have anxiety and OCD. The variety of pills I have taken have often caused intense side effects. Paroxetine helped with reason and a clearer mind. But the bodily effects are great. I have no choice.
Excellent! I’ve been on generic Prozac for 20+ years and intend to continue indefinitely. I do have occasional mild hand tremors and dizziness. I’d chalked that up to aging. Now I understand.
@briandavenport8971
2 жыл бұрын
@Fk Yu sertraline and Prozac are two different medications. Sertraline is the generic for Zoloft.
@desertrose1003
2 жыл бұрын
I am also on Prozac for 7 weeks now but I am suffering from strong headaches every day, my anxiety and fears almost gone ! What should I do ? I am really feeling tired of the headache? Should I quit Prozac? My next appointment is in November 😢
@cynthiagrayson7944
2 жыл бұрын
@@desertrose1003 see a physician to determine the cause of the headache. If you suffer from migraines other treatments-for the headaches-are available.
Zoloft caused me to have microscopic colitis, which was diagnosed by colonoscopy. It was very unpleasant, but cleared up after ceasing medication.
@RepentfollowJesus
2 жыл бұрын
Zoloft! Thats the one that made me cry all the time.
When I started (and restarted) paroxetine, the main side-effects were tremors (mainly in the hands and jaw, but honestly everywhere), loss of appetite, incapacity to have an orgasm and HUGE dilated pupils. Funny that both times I started taking it again, I had the same side-effects. But honestly that's worth it, this medication saved my life.
@rustyspygoat4089
2 жыл бұрын
Second time taking it and going through same side effects right now
@elizabethsullivan7176
2 жыл бұрын
I've been taking it since 1996. The side effects are nothing compared to the reason why I went on Paxil to begin with
@Hapa45lolo
2 жыл бұрын
Jaw tremors
@cutty02
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a drug like X or meth.
@kathyglass2922
Жыл бұрын
I don't know. Orgasms seem pretty important.
I had an excellent response to Citalopram (and a terrible one to sertraline tbf). It gave me my life back and so so many chances to value myself properly. I honestly credit this medicine with so much. But then again, I never had any side effects, just a massively enhanced mood. I don't mean to sound cliche but it honestly saved me in so many ways and gave me the time to think. I'm a clinicial who functions normally and isba full member of society because of citalopram, not in spite of it. Please dont rule it out outright.
I’ve been taking Sertraline (Zoloft) for a couple years and most of these side effects mentioned in this video are true for me.
@Sasuke547
Жыл бұрын
Have you healed from them?
@sabihaahmed41
11 ай бұрын
What were the side effects when you start taking sertraline and mg? Have you tapered off the medicine?
@xenialove2032
6 ай бұрын
@@sabihaahmed41dry mouth, tense mussles, and sweating during the night
Oh thank you so much for this informative information. I've always wondered why I felt the way I do sometimes. I've been on fluoxetine for more than 20 years and within the last 5 years my dosage was increase to 80 mg I'm not sure if that's a lot or not. I ran out of my medication and I was without it for 3 days and could not understand why I felt the way I did and everyone around me notices a difference in me. They said I was unbearable. I found problems with everything oh, there was just no pleasing me. The funny thing is I thought I was okay. I have experienced a lot of those symptoms and I just figured I'm just getting old, so thank you for this information I have a lot that I need to talk with my doctor about. God bless you always.
@RepentfollowJesus
2 жыл бұрын
You can have seizures and die stopping these types of meds suddenly. Get to your dr asap !
@TheBeth181957
2 жыл бұрын
@@RepentfollowJesus I will...Thank you ❤
@tonifoster1835
2 жыл бұрын
Elizabeth, that’s the maximum dose as the dr starts you on 20mg, then increases it over time, glad it’s working for you.
@TheBeth181957
2 жыл бұрын
@@tonifoster1835 at times I still feel the same way, so I really don't think it's working because I was going to ask my doctor to increase it again but I'm afraid they might try to lock me up. Thank you Toni for letting me know that was the max.❤
@tonifoster1835
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheBeth181957 hi I don’t think they will lock you up. Talk to your Dr about your disease if your taking it all in the morning or spitting it 40mg in the morning and 40mg at night. If you are coming up to menopause ask your dr if HRT The patch would also help your moods, Estrogen deficiency can cause a very low mood. You could also ask your dr to try a different Anti Depressant. Good luck with your dosage I hope things settle for you. X
currently watching this cause I discontinued my prozac (fluoxetine) cold turkey cause it was giving me more anxiety, confusion and this “i have no thoughts” type of feeling. three days post prozac i’m shaking, my heart is in pain and beats very fast, intrusive thoughts to the max and I am thinking about admitting myself. I just wanna feel normal. i’m so sorry to anyone who feels like me, because i’ve slept the past three days away because sleeping is the only time i’m not stressed
@patriciaswetka3893
2 жыл бұрын
Please contact your doctor. Besides being awful, the intrusive thoughts can become dangerous (suicidal). Please take care
@Jaidyn333
2 жыл бұрын
I had the same symptoms but stopped taking it when it was still at my lowest dose both from the no thoughts thing and having an awful memory
@JerseyMiller
2 жыл бұрын
In my experience, quitting anything cold turkey is not the best strategy. Too stressful. Be kind to yourself!
I have been on fluoxetine, Buspirone, and clonazepam for over 10 years now. I’m currently 53, and frankly I am just fed up with feeling like a robot or a zombie, totally in capable of feeling any emotion at all except anger, not to mention bringing a whole new definition to the word insomnia, I can stay awake for over three days in a row and no matter how exhausted I am I cannot fall asleep because I can’t shut my brain off, it has totally killed my libido, gives me tremors in the hands and legs, plus several other side effects that have all been proven to be direct side effects from my SSRI’s. The anger stems from the fact that I feel so miserable because I can’t feel anything else, that, and because my health is horrible. Thanks to stage for Crohn’s disease diagnosed when I was 20, and then after my large intestine ruptured at 21 they found intestinal cancer growing on the outside of my colon, I have had 37 operations that has removed 95% of my G.I. tract, so everything I take orally never gets absorbed properly. My fluoxetine is in liquid form, but I couldn’t get the other two in liquid form, so all the advice given to normal patients never seem to work for me because my absorption rates are completely different from anybody else. My doctor said my case is so rare it represents only 0.01% of all gastrointestinal patients that have some form of IBD. Sorry for the long winded description, but there’s no other way to see it easily, my question for you is, do you have any idea how I can get off of my meds given my situation without a disastrous outcome, as my doctor and psychiatrist have predicted. At the moment I am completely in capable of feeling any type of joy or happiness, I literally cannot remember the last time I felt happy, and I would give literally anything to be able to feel that again. My days are filled with absolute misery and loneliness as I was forced to go on permanent disability at the age of 46 because of my physical health. I am absolutely convinced and positive that if I can get off these medication‘s, I know I will feel much much better, even though I may still have some of the symptoms of anxiety and depression, I am now studying from my psychiatrist cognitive behavioural therapy aka, CBT. it’s my hope that CBT will allow me to get off these medications and give me the tools I need so I can live my life without having to resort to these medications that are absolutely destroying my life. At first the SSRI’s were of great help, as I was incredibly suicidal, I had given up all hope on life and I didn’t want to live anymore, but that was over 10 years ago, I desperately want to live, but I also desperately want to feel human again, and not the robot that I have become thanks for these medications. So that’s my situation, again my apologies for the long explanation, but I’m absolutely desperate for all the help I can get, if anyone out there has advice I can use I beg you please let me know, because I can’t keep going on like this, I could be in a room filled with thousands of people including friends and family, and still feel totally alone because I cannot feel any joy or love whatsoever, that’s not who or what I am. Before the medication, even though I was suffering from severe anxiety and depression, I could still smile, I could still feel joy, and the cliché that you don’t know what you missing till it’s gone is absolutely 100% accurate. I would rather go back to the way I was before the medication and used my CBT training instead of relying on medication. Please help me if you can, thank you for listening, and thank you for posting this video, cheers from Toronto!
@snow-wlkr7xplorer494
2 жыл бұрын
TJ in Toronto--I feel for you. I'm no dr., but I would find a dr. who will listen to you. Emotional health is so important for healing. Maybe you can wean yourself slowly off of one med at a time, or change meds til you get some part of yourself back or start to see some semblance of yourself beginning to return. Don't go cold turkey or you will have more problems. Talk to your dr. about lowering your dosage and tapering. Tell him or her what you're feeling and what you want to feel again. It may take time, but make a goal and reach for it. Don't give up. May the Lord bless you and walk with you through it all. 🙏 and give you the answers you need to better your life and best choices for your treatment. Where there's a will there's a way. May you find your way that's right for you. Sending good thoughts for you. ☀
@GIguy
2 жыл бұрын
@@snow-wlkr7xplorer494 I’m so very touched by your caring and compassion, thank you! God bless my friend xx
@Jackwhumate
2 жыл бұрын
Stay strong, mental health can be very hard… speak to a Dr will understands mental health more, something out there will help you bud. All the best from the UK 👍
@GIguy
2 жыл бұрын
@@Jackwhumate thanks!
@jordanabandana8299
28 күн бұрын
@@GIguy Hope you're feeling better
I started fluvoxamine when I was 14 and a bizzare side effect I had was that I started lactating 🤣 (Not caused by pregnancy or any hormonal stuff either, I went to a specialist centre) it didn't last very long though luckily
@existentialmeatsuit6543
Жыл бұрын
My dad was lactating due to an excess of (estrogen?), a particular hormone. He was very upset by it. What's interesting is that men actually have the ability to lactate as well🤷 He got it fixed with medication though.
I hate the sweating side effect body hot and it’s bad when I sweat a lot at work
Years ago I took an SSRI other than Paroxetine for 3 days and had severe urinary retention. I’ve never taken another SSRI since.
Paxil made me anorgasmic and was exquisitely sensitive to dose timing; Zoloft gave me restless legs and a hand tremor; and every member of my family who’s tried Prozac got to experience hypomania. Wellbutrin’s the only thing that seems to play nice with our biochemistry.
@RepentfollowJesus
2 жыл бұрын
Wow and it can cause seizures. Funny how all of us react differently to all of these meds. One size does not fit all, thats for sure!
@julieannelovesbooks
2 жыл бұрын
Just started Wellbutrin two days ago, my sixth antidepressant, nothing seems to work. Let’s hope this is the one 🙏🏻
@julieannelovesbooks
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah no the Wellbutrin gave me vertigo to the point I couldn’t even stand up straight or walk or do anything. Was falling over all the time, so I stopped taking that one real quick. On Prozac now.
I take venlaxafine at the SSRI dose for pain control (I have EDS and my pain receptors went haywire from being in a state of near constant stimulation for the 35 years I was undiagnosed). It definitely helps with my generalized pain and also dulls theassice over-reaction to what should be a minor ouchie. Now I finally understand where my random hand tremor may be coming from!
I took Citalopram when I first got onto SSRI's because of my depression, I had to stop that one pretty soon after as it was making me more of a lifeless zombie and giving me heart palpitations. Now I'm sertraline which has been way better and generally feel very little side effects.
@LinkaBellGAME
2 жыл бұрын
@AllThat May I ask what the permanent condition is/was? I know when I was on citalopram it gave me heart palpatations and that hasn't gone away, I haven't had anything different on sertraline (zoloft)
@officialdraes2622
2 жыл бұрын
Same i started with citalopram but got alot of side effects, im supposed to take sertraline now instead but feel anxious about starting it.
@LinkaBellGAME
2 жыл бұрын
@@officialdraes2622 for me sertraline has been amazing and haven't had any issues with it, it helps my anxiety and depression so much
@officialdraes2622
2 жыл бұрын
@@LinkaBellGAME How long did it take to notice a difference? i just started with half of 25mg today and havent noticed anything too much as far as side effects for helping my anxiety
@LinkaBellGAME
2 жыл бұрын
@@officialdraes2622 It took me about 2 to 3 weeks to notice a difference, a positive one at that. It's helped my social anxiety/anxiety in general, as well as my depression so much. When I was on citalopram the bad effects started at 2 weeks and it made me feel like a zombie and heart palpitations. I felt no difference with my anxiety and depression. But definitely give it time 3 to 4 weeks at best to really have it in your system. :) best of luck! ^^
My Paxil discontinuation even though I weaned myself slowly was mostly those dreaded “brain shocks.” Kinda felt like a Jacob’s Ladder going off in my brain from time to time. 😖
If I would have watched this before starting my SSRIs, I would have never started them. But I’ve been taking them for some years now & the only one I had in the beginning was nausea, other than that I’ve had no other side effects listed either online or in this video. Im surprised at the endless list of s/e.
@allycat824
2 жыл бұрын
Every medicine has side effects, if it's working with very few side effects you are very lucky! SSRIs have never given me trouble either
@estereatlikeyagranny9752
2 жыл бұрын
If you try -use high dose vit c -it minimised reduces side effects/withdrawal
@estereatlikeyagranny9752
2 жыл бұрын
And lugols iodine -essential x
I've been through the mill with these meds, thought they would help but seemed to make it worse with the side effects, ya I was depressed but took a good look at what was affecting me and made a huge effort to change those things. I'm not where I should be but I'm not going back to taking any more of these meds...I'm just trying to figure out things with a clear depressed mind rather than put all that crap through my system.. It's been a struggle but at least my mind doesn't feel like a balloon that's floating around above my head..
@RepentfollowJesus
2 жыл бұрын
Good for you. Just get to the ER if you get suicidal. Pray and read the bible too. Find a good trusted friend to talk to and check out dry bar comedy on youtube. It often helps me.
Thank you so very much for the video and information!!
The only side effect I've ever had on Citalopram and various other SSRIs is a bit of numbness where you don't want it. It either takes longer to get there or it's just not as intense. When I know I'll get intimate with a guy I'll skip a dose. Makes a huge difference. In general the intensity increases (almost to normal) when I increase the time frames between having fun. When something really excites me mentally, it's a lot better as well... guess because dopamine increases.
@RepentfollowJesus
2 жыл бұрын
After a few months or a couple of years, it will get better. It did the same to me for a couple of years.
Allot of doctors will not blame these side effects on these drugs.
Thanks for putting this out there. I experienced bad nausea with Prozac as well as the dizziness and as you described it’s a dizziness that occurs when moving the eyes and not like a vertigo feeling. I discontinued use after abt 6 wks or so bc I felt so bad. Abt 7 wks after discontinuing though still having the dizziness…hoping it will go away soon..
@vijaysoni6351
8 ай бұрын
how long it took for dizziness to go away after discontinuing prozac?
I tried paroxetine hcl for a couple weeks for anxiety, and I got insomnia, night sweats, and awful tingling throughout my entire body. After discontinuing use, due to my discomfort with the side effects, I developed a persistent muscle twitch that happens randomly on any area of my body every few seconds. It's been a couple years since I tried the medication, and I still have the muscle twitches. Anything that can change your brain to that degree that you can't sleep and it feels like little toothpicks poking you all over, all day long, and leaves you with persistent muscle twitching after discontinuing use, just can't be safe.
@tomclanys
2 жыл бұрын
Paroxetine got me bad too, first day I got constant paresthesias around my whole body, like being stung by needles. It wasn't that usual pins and needles like when your leg "falls asleep", but more of a painful, stinging feeling. Didn't help for my anxiety too.
@apricotcat1542
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Sometimes we have to judge if the depression is dangerous enough to take those risks
@camillac.s.279
2 жыл бұрын
@@tomclanys Infact that is not for anxiety but is the dic fault !!
@BerkantCetin07
16 күн бұрын
@@tomclanys Have the painful feelings passed?
@tomclanys
16 күн бұрын
@@BerkantCetin07 I gave up paroxetine after that and went to sertraline, which I'm off for already 4 years. Took me about 2 years to get rid of all the "withdrawal" side effects like brain zaps.
My biggest side effect on Paxil was poor boundaries. I had a friend who suffered serotonin syndrome from Effexor and was stuck saying “baseball is best” it was clear he though he was speaking normally from the look he would give after you didn’t understand him. He also mostly understood what you told him but he was in the hospital for a month recovering. Weird stuff!!
@richienicosia1986
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a lot of legal ease. Most s/e's dissipate relatively fast. Benefits still outweigh the risks!
@sacredweeds
2 жыл бұрын
@@richienicosia1986 for some
@taraalan1131
2 жыл бұрын
@@sacredweeds Agree
@attractwealthnow
Жыл бұрын
@@sacredweeds maybe he did take something else with Paxil? another AD or took too high dosage, like 30mg+? could it be only from a normal dose of 10mg Paxil without taking any other medication at all?
Anyone else on sertraline get the exact feeling of "im gonna vomit hard in 3..2..1. " then sneeze and feel 100% better immediately??... Only happens when I'm on sertraline, at least once a day.
@dustangel72
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. It just happened to me 30 mins ago.
Zoloft was prescribed more frequently than any other antidepressant in the USA in 2018 with over 38 million prescriptions.
I’ve been on Citalopram for 20 years now. Tried to stop 2 times but get to sick although I reduse them very very slowly. 🙄 I gained a lot of weight when I started eating Citalopram in 2002 and I can’t get it off whatever I do. 🙄 Thats the hardest sideeffect I have.
@RB-sm3eu
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve put on a lot of weight since being in them for years And feel flat and numb kinda I’ve cut from 20mg to 15mg escitalopram and that took months. I’m now going down to 10mg, alternating between 10-15 alternate days And yes I get the brain zaps if I forget or take too low a dose to quickly I can’t wait to be off them In hindsight I wish I never went up to 20mg Good luck everyone ❤️
@ashuvijay7031
2 жыл бұрын
I m taking this... Do it cause pssd ?? Did u feel pssd ?
@ashuvijay7031
2 жыл бұрын
@@RB-sm3eu I m taking this pill did u feel pssd ?
@cherryrotella3714
Жыл бұрын
Me too
En este video encontré todos los side effects por los que no he querido ningun ssri y que mi médico y algunos se los expliqué a mi médico y me dice que quizás sean producto de mi ansiedad, como el mareo de escitalopram, los moretones que me causó Paroxetina, la vision borrosa de Sertralina, los movimientos involuntarios de Paroxetin y la taquicardia de Citalopram. Gracias por este video.
i get very sharp chest pains
Just got put on fluoxetine. I suddenly got fatigue, insomnia, blurred vision, restlessness, and insane chest pains. I’ve had major shoulder aches. My mood swings have been nuts. Headaches as well. I’m dizzy, incredibly fatigued and with my blurred vision I’ve noticed my eyes just starting to cry. My shoulders are absolutely nuts they hurt so incredibly badly. Pile all this on top of my chronic illnesses and you have my body just absolutely hating me. I slept for maybe an hour last night.
@Hotboytrue
2 жыл бұрын
You should stop taking it or change meds if it aint helping.
@lilyd1010
2 жыл бұрын
It's ironic, my son was taking it for a while n he had to take other meds to downplay the side effects of the original drug. Even tho fluoxetine is supposed to be one of the mildest, it still seems to wreak havoc. Don't ignore, talk to ur doc.
@kaylapayton5547
2 жыл бұрын
I quit a little over a week ago and I felt the same way but have you experienced any itching or hives and bruising
@quotidian5077
2 жыл бұрын
@@kaylapayton5547 see a doctor
@kaylapayton5547
2 жыл бұрын
@@quotidian5077 I did they told me go back down 10 mg but I quit coke turkey ever since no hives no itching
Thank you for this insightful video god bless 🙏🏻
i slowed the playback to 75% for greater first understandings. thank you
@CBbehereNOW
Жыл бұрын
You are SO right! Did they speed it up?!!
Paroxetine changed my life for the better. I had been in an incredibly bad way for a long time and it helped me develop the tools to make my situation better. It worked very quickly and luckily, aside from a bit of weight gain, I didn't have any of the negative side effects. It's definitely not for everyone though and my friend had a really tough time on it and went through every negative side effects mentioned and more. It's wild how these drugs affect people so differently. There needs to be way more research done into mental health rather than using medications to mask the underlying issues. Luckily for me, paroxetine was what worked for me at that time, and it was the first SSRI we tried. Most people aren't that lucky unfortunately 😔
@FlakkoOnTopTho
6 ай бұрын
I want to try SSRI’s but the main thing I’m scared of is losing my hair/ hair loss, I have a good head of hair and would be extremely anxious and stressed if it was to fall out because of the meds, lmk please. Maybe my head of hair will grow ever thicker since I should be less stressed? Who knows lol
When will they develop a medication that simply makes a person feel good?
@ilonathewissen3006
Жыл бұрын
Its called nature and friends and love and healthy nutrition
@stacyxxy
10 ай бұрын
It’s called shrooms
I was put on Paroxetine years ago and was having hallucinations, blackouts and basically losing memory, For months this went on and then it just stopped and I felt fine, and everything was normal, then my doctor changed my prescription because they had a number of cases of patients having similar effects and decided to stop prescribing it to everyone.
I have no side effects from fluvoxamine, none that I know if. Miracle drug. ♥️
I have the sweating side effect. I sweat so easily. I already did before hand but not it's even worse.
New study just came out basically debunking the ‘chemical imbalance’ theory and showing that low levels of serotonin don’t necessarily correlate with depression. Glad I got off them years ago! Turns out it was situational depression, and my thyroid all along (diagnosed with hypothyroidism)
@MilkyWayGalaxyy
Жыл бұрын
i am 42, severe depression since i was 10. Never took any medication. Now i lost my libido completely. Dont even get erections anymore. And i workout everyday, sleep better than ever and eat very clean and healthy! I think its bc i am so unhappy and depressed. So now i figure, it cant get any worse so i might as well try antidepressants. It might help my libido and lack of happiness. Made my first appointment to see a Psychiatrist. Which drug should i try first? Lexipro? wellbutrin? I have heard good things from both men and women in my depression group about antidepressants. They said it helps level you out. Never get too low. But reading these negative comments makes me very hesitant to start taking drugs for the first time in my life.
@gooddeedsgirl2238
Жыл бұрын
@@MilkyWayGalaxyy Wellbutrin did nothing for me, for depression. Lexapro helped me a lot last year at 5mg but don't I start taking again recently, at 5mg for a week and then up to 10 mg, I have severe chest pain (on the right side of my chest unrelated to the heart) but still pretty painful even when I turn to see if other cars are coming when I'm in my car trying to make a lane change. It's hard to find something that works. I read several articles and comments and watched several videos before I finally decided to try antidepressants. It's ok to do your research and to be concerned about how you and your body will react to treatment.
@MilkyWayGalaxyy
Жыл бұрын
@gooddeedsgirl2238 wait, is your chest related to the antidepressant?? What side effects did you have from Lexapro?
i had to let fluoxetine go. the side effects were too much. plus i was truly pissed that my doctor knew about these side effects and just told me to keep taking the drug.
I was on sertraline it made me feel worse and also I put on 5 stone in weight mainly around my stomach making people think I was pregnant I was also on 80 ml of methadone as I’m a recovering addict in the end I very slowly reduced my 100ml sertraline down to 0 I’m now in the middle of having blood tests to see if I’m in my menopause as I’m 51 😧
@jacquelinestewart3820
2 жыл бұрын
Hi I’m 51 also been taking seraltine , since July, some times I wonder why I bother taking it, it does nothing for me.
@chrissybarr7508
2 жыл бұрын
@@jacquelinestewart3820 yeah was definitely a waste of time for me as well I’ve since found out I’ve got thyroid problems which makes menopause worse I’ve now been put on hrt it’s been 6 days since started taking it so I’ll see how it goes
@RepentfollowJesus
2 жыл бұрын
@@chrissybarr7508 if you have breast cancer in your family please dont do hrt
@chrissybarr7508
2 жыл бұрын
@@RepentfollowJesus just seen your message and thank you 🙏 as yes I’ve breast cancer in my family my mum had double mastectomy and had 2 aunts die my doctor knows this as well so thanks again ❤️
Been on Paxil for the past 2 yrs. Going off cold turkey is a real pain ... never got it. Now I plan to go on Prozac before taking off meds. I had benzos and antipsychotics for some 1-2 months and never had any issues going off. SSRIs are bad meds.
@JerseyMiller
2 жыл бұрын
I was on the lowest possible dose of paxil for years. Tried several times to stop taking it and the withdrawals were terrible. Ended up switching to duloxitiene for about a year. Took me 4 months to ween off of it but it was easier than the paroxitiene.
I m taking Ssri since last 22 years. Now i m suffering from worst side effects.
I tried Sertraline after it was strongly suggested to help with my GAD it was two weeks of absolute hell panic attacks out of nowhere like while just watching T.V, feeling like I was losing my mind, my anxiety was never like that before and then I would also just sit unable to do anything they are terrible way worse than the initial issue.
@RepentfollowJesus
2 жыл бұрын
Try valium low dose or low dose klonopin.
@InternetWAPx
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah Sertrailine caused my anxiety to be worse too and i had so many panic attacks, i would take it for 1 week and then switched to paroxetine, which my doctor told me it was better for anxiety and running thoughts and it actually did help. But it's normal for the first weeks to be horrible, they make you feel worse at first and then after some time of use better.
@eyeofthetiger7
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like serotonin syndrome
Good God I've just taken my first Citalopram and now I want to stop!
I’m very grateful that I don’t have depression problems. I would hate to have to take antidepressants.
@qttred
2 жыл бұрын
yes be grateful. it is one of the worse things i’ve experienced. it makes it hard to have relationships, i have issues with family, i can’t go to school cause of panic attacks. i simply cant live. everyday is a living nightmare and your just waiting and constantly wishing it will end. and antidepressants have made it worse in my case.
I was on Seroxat for 20 years and had the unbearable electric shock sensations when I ceased taking the medication.I now have Quadroparesis , but I can’t prove that the drug caused it , as the experts say this could be radiation poisoning from treatment for childhood cancer.
After stopping: I am having vomiting and nausea and muscle aches and had a few days of feeling like my body was full of lead and a day long migraine. Mood better than it was as well as is my motivation. I went off after multiple health practitioners told me they are pretty much poison. I’m happy to taking care of my body drug free and now I need to nurse my body back to health. BTW I quit cold turkey.
With all the side effects that you mentioned it cames to my mind if is really worth it use antidepressants....
Got that stuff perscribed once (sertraline). Took a good look at the side effects of it especially the „rare“ ones (1 in 1000). Never took them.
@ravenID429
10 ай бұрын
Okay?
I was on Prozac for 15 years.Terrible side effects.I have been off for 4 years and it getsbetter everyday.
Antidepressants have caused me permanent damages
Gee I found this video very interesting..explains alot..thankyou.
The side effects are the ones I wanted to fight 🙄not taking them. Thanks for the video ❤
These things can cause manic episodes which can then be wrongly diagnosed as bi-polar which then end the person up on various psychiatric drugs which will never solve the problem. They are distructive and foul. People need first and foremost good conditions in their life. We are not machines made to fit the machine of society we are sensitive beings with consciousness. Change life circumstances, not individual brains.
i have the weirdest dreams which is weird because before prozac i wasn’t even able to remember my dreams lol
@justblaze.
2 жыл бұрын
Me too dreams are freaky
@nkn.103
2 жыл бұрын
I get nightmares 😭
the consequences of polluted foods, poor diets and lack of exercise are so many!
Best advice I can give you DO NOT TAKE ANTIDEPRSENTS Medication ever ..
@mawangshallhang
2 жыл бұрын
Stupid advice. Please stick to not being a doctor.
@juanzavala9023
2 жыл бұрын
I second this
I'm one of the people that had SEVERE ADVERSE reactions to prozac and later the same horrific reaction to Effexor. Within a half hour of taking the pill, I had a HORRIFIC episode of my brain going crazy and instantly trying to kill me (I had to fight my own body from clawing myself and trying to kill myself to end the madness). The horror of that episode can't be adequately put into words, and sadly I've had this same adverse reaction to three other drugs, which has left me with PTSD. Prozac made my life a billion times worse. When I told my psychiatrist that this drug made me want to kill myself, that I had to fight my body from running to the kitchen and grabbing a butcher knife, his response was something along the lines of, "well I think you need to let this be in your system for it to work", and he actually tried to tell me to stay on the drug. The fact that I told him that this drug INSTANTLY made me have to fight my own body from stabbing myself with a butcher knife, and that he said I should "try to stay on it", has left me DUMBFOUNDED, and this was the first major wakeup call of learning when to tell doctors no.
@alvarogouveia4654
2 жыл бұрын
You may Have hypersensibility Take care with ssri and benzos.
@Sunnyxox-
2 жыл бұрын
i doubt it was prozac. You have to take it for at least a week for it to really settle in…
@susangraham1203
Жыл бұрын
@@Sunnyxox- It could very well be from the Prozac. If you are allergic or hypersensitive to something it can absolutely affect you right away.
@KingBongBoon
Жыл бұрын
@@Sunnyxox- this is not true. I know it does not take weeks to affect you. The first day I took prozac I also had the same effect of losing my brain and wanting to die like 5 minutes after my first pill. My friend also went crazy on the first day he took it and wanted to commit homicide soon after his first dose. He told me this happened on a call with me. I know from experience and anecdotes that no it does not take weeks at all. It can even take a few minutes to affect you.
@Sunnyxox-
Жыл бұрын
@@KingBongBoon it’s not kicking in after 5 minutes on the first day… 💀💀
Awesome! Thanks for that info!!
Can these cause night sweats ?
@traceyhateley3925
2 жыл бұрын
Yes i had them
@lilyd1010
2 жыл бұрын
From my son's experience, they made him feel like he just stepped out of a shower, got soaking wet. But it got better after 3 months.
I took Fluvoxamine, 50mg. I was getting nerve stimulation, like it felt like I had a live wire throughout my body. My arms felt like they were burning. My anxiety went down like crazy, but unfortunately I got MS type symptoms. At one point I got an MRI to make sure it wasnt MS, but my brain imagining was clear. Anyone else get this?
@susie5254
Жыл бұрын
Do you mean Fluoxetine (i.e. Prozac)? After many years of taking it and then finally only taking it in the fall and winter, I started getting tingling in my feet. When I stopped for the summer, the tingling went away. When I started again in the fall, the tingling came back. It finally dawned on me that the tingling was happening when I started back on, but I get terribly depressed every fall so I dare not stop taking it. I changed to Ciprolex but the tingling is still there. It's not painful (you wrote that your arms felt like they were burning) but rather more like mild, but constant little electric shocks. Hard to explain and I haven't seen a reference to tingling as a side effect in all my reading. Your comment is the closest (close but no cigar, right ; ) ).
@BerkantCetin07
16 күн бұрын
Has the nerve impulse passed?
I was able to try Prozac for about 3 1/2 months (I was unable to continue it because of my decreased access to healthcare) and I had many vivid dreams while going through withdrawals at the end of my time taking it. I also, unfortunately, felt no change in my depression. I was under extreme stress at the time and am still working through that same stress, and I try not to take it too much to heart as I only was taking 40mg over the few months. I’m not sure what other side effects I may have experienced since I have/had other medical issues overlapping. But I would not discourage anyone from trying Prozac (fluoxetine) for themselves!! The more you try, the closer you are to finding what works for you.
Been on celexa for about 2 weeks, I have tremors and yawning and dizzyness and always tired, hopefully the side effects stop, or I will go to my doctors again
I just started taking Cymbalta(duloxetine) for my fibromyalgia. It is similar medication which works on both serotonin and norepinephrine. Dry mouth like the Sahara Desert!! Sometimes I can't even get words out!! lol
@carolemdiaz4747
2 жыл бұрын
OMG... it's not me! I've been taking duloxetine for fibromyalgia also. I have such dry mouth I have trouble eating. It's terrible. Thanks for mentioning your issues, I thought I was going crazy.
@zandalee3530
2 жыл бұрын
I tried Cymbalta for my fibromyalgia aswell. Had dry mouth and eyes, dizziness and totally ruined the bedroom. Also felt like a zombie with no emotions. I quit after 2 months.
@carolemdiaz4747
2 жыл бұрын
@@zandalee3530 I'm stopped starting yesterday. Thanks. These damn doctors make me feel crazy.
I have some kind of muscle twitching due to taking sertraline for generalized anxiety.
@jamesperez4171
Жыл бұрын
i always recommend the use of natural substances because it really helps , antidepressants turned me to a robot until I was recommended to try psychedelic remedies like mushrooms , I recovered faster and became more productive till date , I wonder why these are illegal, I got it from an online vendor that specializes in the sales of psychedelic products like DMT, LSD, it has been helpful to me i highly advice you use it for depression and anxiety
@jamesperez4171
Жыл бұрын
Search on Telegram for the handle below to get it
@jamesperez4171
Жыл бұрын
*Formulah11*
Need to talk about Brain Shivers!!!
In the introduction you said "we're going to talk about the side effects and WHY they occur". Then you listed all the side effects but I didn't hear a word about the why. For example, does the gastrointestinal pain occur because the SSRIs alter the gut microbiome? If so, how and why? Thank you.
@Kingdl351
2 ай бұрын
Just a guess here, but large intestines also create serotonin. Stopping the reuptake makes some ppls guts go berserk, as did mine. Not sure the full mechanics of it though.
I take Lamotrigine and Seroquel, can you do a video on long term side effects?
Less is more in many cases.
I've been on citalopram for about 2 years, and starting to have tensor tympani myoclonus in my left ear, it doesn't happen all the time, but when i have episodes, it leads to great distress
I just took Zoloft for 5 days starting with the lowest dose. I had to stop because day 4 and 5 my anxiety got so bad I was having the worst panic attacks of my life and I was very fidgety and having intrusive thoughts. I also got chills throughout my body. I haven’t taken Zoloft for two days now, but I’m still having panic symptoms (not as bad) and cold chills. I’m also getting random cramps in my body. This sucks. I regret this so much. I hope this goes away soon.
How can someone avoid it...
Aaaand here I am over here with Paroxitine. More restlessness, at the beginning couple of weeks was sleepless. Had reduced appetite so lost around 16 lbs so far. (Started at 204 and am around 190. At about 5'7") Eyes got more sharp and were easier to adjust to greater distances than my normally nearsightedness allowed, this subsided after the body grew more used to it and ocular swelling stopped happening. Libido dropped even more than it already was, which was hard to bring up in the first place. Minor constipation. My audio and tactile sensitivity went through the roof (became aware of all the subtle sounds around me, and aware of everything touching me anywhere. Every bit of fabric moving was felt.). This lead to more occurances of sensory overload shutdown responses, in my case, the overload of stimuli would exhaust me or trigger a migraine. My activity level rose some, and my attention span went from a maybe to none. I have diagnosed ADHD, and it's not uncommon for stimulants and steroids to act in reverse with my personal chemistry. I also happen to have a *terribly* slow metabolism, and my body likes to squeeze every bit of usable energy and nutrition out of foods. It can take 3 or 4 days for food to pass all the way through me. (Average person takes around 15 hours.) It takes around 20ish minutes for things to begin to digest, and take effect, the effects of foods and medications lasts longer than it should. Even at the lowest dose,(10mg) Paroxitine stays active in my body for roughly 40 hours. At the lowest dose, I take it every other day and not at all over the weekend. While I have naturally low blood pressure and normally crave salts in an unhealthy amount, it did bring the blood pressure up, but not beyond the considered healthy range. There's been no change in the salt cravings. To stabilize the reactions of my body, my gen prac gave me a stimulant based prescription which helps bring the attention span back where it should be, and calms the brain's and body's heightened state. This lasts roughly 20-25 hours. Coming off the meds completely around the 50 hour mark leaves me feeling exhausted and heavy, very fatigued and lethargic. Mood drops to a numb neutral, and my ability to focus fades to zoning out into what feels like empty drifting below deep water. My reflexes don't lower though, but social responding slows. (Takes a minute or two for me to respond when called out to). This will stabilize again to my pre-medicated state at the 60ish hour mark from when the medication was last taken. The appetite returns to normal and I can eat more, and address cravings. Normally I keep my diet and nutrition balanced based on paying attention to what I'm craving. Usually I crave dairy products when low on either calcium or Vit-D, as my body associates milk products with those nutrients(I'm lactose intolerant, but compensate with enzyme supplements). I can further narrow that down by the accompanied cravings. If I crave red meats, my iron is low or I need to repair damage to muscles, if I crave dark greens, it's usually a combo of calcium and iron. Bananas are Potassium, and apples or grapes are Vit-C. Those are the more obvious ones though. Potatoes are rich in many things, so they don't usually indicate specific needs. In general my diet consists of heavy protein and heavy carbohydrate filled foods. With the reduced appetite, I'm having to listen harder to the body's cues for what it's running low on.