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Anti depressants

SienaSiena Posts: 15,687 Skive's The Limit
in Health & Wellbeing
I was just wondering if anyone would like to share their experience or knowledge on antidepressants.
Tomorrow im starting flouxetine. Ive tried it before and sertraline. I say tried. I didnt take it then regularly and stored each day to overdose after a few weeks or tried it just for a few days, then went back to overdosing. Im determined to actually take it. And will be checked by nurses anyway.
Did anyone have any side affects. When i just took one pill, i had loads of side affects and was being sick. Im starting on 20 mg or something. Im not sure if thats high.
Does it help or just make sucidal thoughts more intense?
“And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,329 Wise Owl
    I had no side effects on the AD I've been on which are a fair few. Fluoxitine, Mirtazapine, Setraline, Dozulapin, Citalopram and a couple of others. AD make the suicidal thoughts worser while the treatment starts but then gets better if your depressed
  • RhysRhys Posts: 292 The Mix Regular
    hey Shaunie, how are you feeling today?
    I did some research on the AD you'll be starting and from what I can understand (But I am no Doctor), 20mg is normally the dose people would start on and could (but might not, its case dependant) be increased.
    From my experience with Citalopram, things do get better. For me it was a slow start, but within a few months I began feeling a lot more like myself.

    Often with medication its a trial and error process to find the right medication and right dosage that works, since everyones bodies and minds work differently.

    Hope my information helps, I'm just going on personal experience.
    “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”― Bernard M. Baruch
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,687 Skive's The Limit
    Thank you both for your replies. I havent had any side affects so far. Hopefully with time it will help me as well
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
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