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Changing antidepressants
Hello,
I've been looking into changing my medication, which I've been on for about 7-8 years now (Sertraline) as I think it doesn't do a whole lot for me, and has a blunting effect on me emotionally (I know sometimes antidepressants can do that anyway, but apparently Sertraline tends to do that for more people than a lot of other ones do). The GP prescribed Duloxetine, and said I'd need to go down to 50% of my dose of Sertraline for a week and then go onto a low dose of Duloxetine - I'm due to start the latter tomorrow, and I'm scared
I've been on Sertraline so long and the one time I increased it significantly, I went through a terrible period of feeling the worst I've ever felt (I don't know how much of that was actually due to the Sertraline though, there were definitely lots of other reasons for it and I think the increase was just the last straw perhaps), so I'm fearful of anything like that happening again. Ideally my mum (who I live with currently) would be around for the first few days but she stays at her boyfriend's place at weekends and Wednesday nights, and she works some days - however I know she would come home if I really needed her to. Trying to keep in mind that the circumstances are very different from what they were last year when I got really bad, but it's worrying me and I don't know whether to postpone the change... But I don't think there's really any point in postponing.
EDIT: when I say tomorrow, I mean today as midnight has just happened
I've been looking into changing my medication, which I've been on for about 7-8 years now (Sertraline) as I think it doesn't do a whole lot for me, and has a blunting effect on me emotionally (I know sometimes antidepressants can do that anyway, but apparently Sertraline tends to do that for more people than a lot of other ones do). The GP prescribed Duloxetine, and said I'd need to go down to 50% of my dose of Sertraline for a week and then go onto a low dose of Duloxetine - I'm due to start the latter tomorrow, and I'm scared
I've been on Sertraline so long and the one time I increased it significantly, I went through a terrible period of feeling the worst I've ever felt (I don't know how much of that was actually due to the Sertraline though, there were definitely lots of other reasons for it and I think the increase was just the last straw perhaps), so I'm fearful of anything like that happening again. Ideally my mum (who I live with currently) would be around for the first few days but she stays at her boyfriend's place at weekends and Wednesday nights, and she works some days - however I know she would come home if I really needed her to. Trying to keep in mind that the circumstances are very different from what they were last year when I got really bad, but it's worrying me and I don't know whether to postpone the change... But I don't think there's really any point in postponing.EDIT: when I say tomorrow, I mean today as midnight has just happened
sputnik
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Dean lewis replied to me and said my name
I know it sounds so sad but last night at like 3 I was crying my eyes out while scrolling on tiktok and one of deans posts came up so I commented and he replied all he said was josh my bro but it meant so much to me and then I went on his live stream and he said it again this is well sad but I'd thought I'd share
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Welcome to Neurodivergence!
This is a space to discuss anything about neurodivergence. This isn't just a space for neurodivergent (ND) people - neurotypical (NT) people can post here too! (e.g. to learn more or for help supporting friends)
ND conditions are separate from illnesses, because people who have them are not unwell, they're just 'wired differently'. Currently, the most well known ND conditions are autism and ADHD, but definitions can also include dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and more.
Why did we make this forum?
As mentioned above, ND doesn't fit neatly into any existing category. We know that ND conditions aren't illnessnes in the same way that anxiety and depression are, so Health & Wellbeing doesn't quite work. Given this, we felt a Neurodivergent category made the most sense.
As always with new forums, we'll continue to tweak this and listen to your feedback while we roll it out. Feel free to share your thoughts on this new category here or via DM to @TheMix!
This is a space to discuss anything about neurodivergence. This isn't just a space for neurodivergent (ND) people - neurotypical (NT) people can post here too! (e.g. to learn more or for help supporting friends)
ND conditions are separate from illnesses, because people who have them are not unwell, they're just 'wired differently'. Currently, the most well known ND conditions are autism and ADHD, but definitions can also include dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and more.
Why did we make this forum?
As mentioned above, ND doesn't fit neatly into any existing category. We know that ND conditions aren't illnessnes in the same way that anxiety and depression are, so Health & Wellbeing doesn't quite work. Given this, we felt a Neurodivergent category made the most sense.
As always with new forums, we'll continue to tweak this and listen to your feedback while we roll it out. Feel free to share your thoughts on this new category here or via DM to @TheMix!
JustV
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A little message from me (thank you and goodbye!)
Hi all!
After a good few years and much deliberating, I've decided to leave the group chat mod team here. It's been a joy chatting with you all and getting to know you over the last few years, and I want to shout out everyone who makes the group chats as supportive as they are ❤️
I will probably pop by the group chat from time to time to say hey to everyone, so see you there!
Have a good one, and happy new year! 🙂
Grace
After a good few years and much deliberating, I've decided to leave the group chat mod team here. It's been a joy chatting with you all and getting to know you over the last few years, and I want to shout out everyone who makes the group chats as supportive as they are ❤️
I will probably pop by the group chat from time to time to say hey to everyone, so see you there!
Have a good one, and happy new year! 🙂
Grace
Re: Reflecting on 2023
i hope 2024 gets better cause on that year i start getting rights (im turning 16). but apart from legal matters not much changes since ill still be considered a child. also if youre wondering 2023 was just like 2022 for me but with more drama
Fuck off 2023!