Current Events > Doctor has now presrcibed me SSRI

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Citalopram

And some Prometazin (brand name Lergigan) for the start up in case I get anxiety spikes. (it's an antihistamine)

I'm terrified of starting this medication. I think I need it but I dunno. I'm willing to try.
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Hey me too

You could always stop taking it if you don't like it

SSRIs have a habit of making me suicidal, so make sure if you get any thoughts to tell your doctor.
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Until they legalize psilocybin, like researches know DAMN WELL that they should, that shit is a drop in the fucking empty bucket that needs filled
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Darn it Redux, that sounds serious.

Idk what it's for, but please take grand care of yourself and hope it all works out for you.
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unpleasant_milk posted...

Darn it Redux, that sounds serious.

Idk what it's for, but please take grand care of yourself and hope it all works out for you.

SSRI is used for depression or as a treatment for chronic anxiety.

The other drug I got is used when needed, if I get anxiety spikes or panic attacks, it's pretty much the same substance as normal allergy medicine. When you start SSRI the depression and anxiety can get much worse for the next 2 weeks initially.
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FF_Redux posted...

unpleasant_milk posted...

Darn it Redux, that sounds serious.

Idk what it's for, but please take grand care of yourself and hope it all works out for you.

SSRI is used for depression or as a treatment for chronic anxiety.

The other drug I got is used when needed, if I get anxiety spikes or panic attacks, it's pretty much the same substance as normal allergy medicine. When you start SSRI the depression and anxiety can get much worse for the next 2 weeks initially.

I'm sorry to hear that. I've had some anxiety issues in the past. It's hard sometimes bro. I wish you well mate
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I've been on one for awhile now.
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Gonna pick the drugs up tomorrow. Start on Sunday.

Btw, he prescribed them over the phone, didn't even meet him, but he has read my medical journal and talked with my therapist, and me of course over the phone to make the assessment. He'll call me again in 3 weeks.
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My gf takes citalopram also.
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Well if you think you need it then it might be worth a shot. As long as it's not something you're being forced into.
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Oh yeah it's low dosage.

10mg tablets. First week I take half tablets so 5mg a day first.

And I heard him wrong, it's Escitalopram not citalopram. It's basically the same stuff but yeah.
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Super Saiyan Redux Ichor?
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I used to take that. Took it for a month, but stopped.
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dolomedes posted...

hopefully you don't get the sexual side effects. when i tried SSRIs they made it nearly impossible to climax - and that was back when i was young and interested in sex lol

As for side effects go that is one of the worst things to happen for me. I'm gonna quit if it happens. Then comes the neutralizing emotions becoming like a robot and then weight gain.
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what do you need em for?

I'm on Zoloft and kind of wish I never started.

it did stop the suicidal thoughts though

Trayvon posted...

what do you need em for?

I'm on Zoloft and kind of wish I never started.

it did stop the suicidal thoughts though

Depression, but Im doing CBT and other stuff too and the drugs is to help me to easier deal with it all, a temporary help.
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anth0ny posted...

Until they legalize psilocybin, like researches know DAMN WELL that they should, that shit is a drop in the fucking empty bucket that needs filled

I mean antidepressants and anxiolytics can help, but basically yeah this is true
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Sexual side effects for SSRIs are like a 70% chance IIRC. You're lucky if you don't get any, and that number is probably higher just due to people not reporting it.

You also have the chance for lingering sexual side effects after stopping, which I and many others had. For more than 6 months it fucked with my libido and ability to experience pleasure from orgasm. More than a year later I'd still say it psychologically fucked my whole system up and I can't quite get it back to how it was before.
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weapon_d00d816 posted...

Sexual side effects for SSRIs are like a 70% chance IIRC. You're lucky if you don't get any, and that number is probably higher just due to people not reporting it.

How does it make it worse?
Hard to orgasm? Not feeling horny? Can't get a boner?
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FF_Redux posted...

weapon_d00d816 posted...

Sexual side effects for SSRIs are like a 70% chance IIRC. You're lucky if you don't get any, and that number is probably higher just due to people not reporting it.

How does it make it worse?
Hard to orgasm? Not feeling horny? Can't get a boner?

weight gain isn't so bad on citalopram, but those things are crazy at killing feeling in boners. You still get horny, you still get hard, but you can tug your shit or slam away at the hottest piece of ass ever and you won't jizz. shit sucks.
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Back_Stabbath posted...

citalopram

It's escitalopram tho, I heard the doctor wrong.
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FF_Redux posted...

Back_Stabbath posted...

citalopram

It's escitalopram tho, I heard the doctor wrong.

just as bad. they all have that effect ive found, and ive been on 8 diffferent ssris.
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I hope I wont be affected much. That side effect terrifies me, sexual health is very important to me
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Eh, don't worry too much because it's an SSRI. They're prescribed for a wide range of things. Depression, anxieties, psychoses etc..

Remember it can take between a week or month before your mind and body get used to it. If you start having issues with it, contact your Doctor.

With that said. I know what you guys are talking about with the sexual side effects.

I took Paroxetine (Paxil) for about a month. I soon referred to my problem as having Paxil d***. Sexually frustrated most of the day and it would take me like 2-3 hours to get a release. I almost spent money on a cam site during this period lol
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Fuck

Im gonna lose my ability to release twice in a session aint I? Sometimes can do it 3 times...
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FF_Redux posted...

Fuck

Im gonna lose my ability to release twice in a session aint I? Sometimes can do it 3 times...

give it a trial like others have said. if you notice it (it'll happen fast, i only need to take it once or twice for ssri-dick to kick in) ask to switch to something else since you said your sexual health is important. i shouldn't be throwing pill recommendations out there cuz I'm no doctor and everyone reacts to drugs differently, but Venlafaxine is really good for this problem in particular I found. All the benefits of anti-depressants (they actually work too) and none of the whisky dick. I actually felt my libido improve on it, and orgasms actually felt BETTER (never used to moan/make orgasm noises when I climaxed, I pretty much cant stop myself from making sound on arrival now). It took a LOT of trial and error of different medication to discover this, which is why im throwing it out there.
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Yeah, oh man. Fluoxetine and bupropion both make it take fucking forever to get off, and sometimes it's not even a satisfying orgasm

Buuuut my wiring's a little different
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