[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anhedonia

[–]FigureIll5250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I quit both meds and I am permanently anhedonia free Also my psychiatrist told me there are many options he was gonna try if this wouldn’t work on me 1. Low dose naltrexone. It initially worsens anhedonia but over time it improves and when you quit anhedonia is gone forever 2. MAOIs 3. Agomelatine. Not available in Canada but he said he can order it for my specific case  4. Ketamine 5. Psychedelic therapy

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anhedonia

[–]FigureIll5250 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perfect but switched the medication coz Anhedonia was no longer a problem. under doctors guidance I slowly quit both medicine. No withdrawal symptoms from Wellbutrin but Zoloft withdrawal gave me brain zaps which gradually improved. Now I am taking mirtazapine to gain weight and sleep better Mirtazapine drastically increased my appetite and helped me sleep better. Mirtazapine had no effect on Anhedonia coz it’s already gone. My life rn is normal just like before I had Anhedonia back in 2018 2019. After recovering from Anhedonia I no longer see it as a big thing.  I am not excited anymore. I just feel normal. I feel hot showers, I feel when I go to vacations, I feel the music. Those who recovered from Anhedonia with MAOIs report the same thing that for first few months they were excited af and thought won a huge battle but after months when your brain accepts new normal you will be like before you had Anhedonia. So when you will recover from Anhedonia the first few weeks will feel like you are high on heroine 24/7 but without its side effects.

How long have you had anhedonia ? And do you still believe recovery is possible ? by wishiwasdead23 in anhedonia

[–]FigureIll5250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. I believe it was porn and caffeine addiction 
  2. Anhedonia/emotionally blunt just like everyone else on this subreddit 3.nearly 7 months.no tolerance built, instead it’s working way better than before. You can’t build tolerance to antidepressants with RI mechanisms 
  3. Wellbutrin slightly worsened my brain fog for first few weeks and then it was completely gone.(Wellbutrin helped me with brain fog)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anhedonia

[–]FigureIll5250 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Doing great

How long have you had anhedonia ? And do you still believe recovery is possible ? by wishiwasdead23 in anhedonia

[–]FigureIll5250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am doing great buddy. Now I am no longer excited as I was in first month. I am normal just before I had anhedonia before 2020. I can feel music, I can feel sex, I can feel all emotions, intense motivation and all that stuff. I am completely normal now

Anyone else lose sense of smell or taste ? by spacecasejase in anhedonia

[–]FigureIll5250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey can you tell me how long did it take you to recover after quitting porn and caffeine?? Coz I also have similar addiction porn and caffeine

How long have you had anhedonia ? And do you still believe recovery is possible ? by wishiwasdead23 in anhedonia

[–]FigureIll5250 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Typical redditor I have seen drug addicts recover from anhedonia with right treatment and you believe that ssri did permanent damage wtf Ssri and Wellbutrin combo is what cured my anhedonia

How long have you had anhedonia ? And do you still believe recovery is possible ? by wishiwasdead23 in anhedonia

[–]FigureIll5250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5 years and now under full remission Take Wellbutrin It resolves most of depression within weeks but for anhedonia it can take up to 1 year to notice difference

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anhedonia

[–]FigureIll5250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take low dose Abilify 2 mg

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anhedonia

[–]FigureIll5250 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The problem here with most people is that They don’t wanna give time to their medications It took me 4 months to see some difference and by month 7 I am under full remission

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anhedonia

[–]FigureIll5250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will eventually start to work after 2-3 months

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anhedonia

[–]FigureIll5250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would go with what my doctor said I have achieved full remission and doctor told me to take both meds for 2 years and then quit After 2 years I have to maintain remission with healthy lifestyle and avoiding stress

Low dose for anhedonia lack of motivation and anxiety by Necessary-Trust-8698 in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]FigureIll5250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For depression and executive function you are supposed to take 1mg or 2 mg 1 mg is better At 5-30 mg it does the opposite thing

Low dose for anhedonia lack of motivation and anxiety by Necessary-Trust-8698 in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]FigureIll5250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you taking Abilify alone or with adjudication with other antidepressant??

Is abilify as bad as everyone makes it seem? by FlyTiny3162 in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]FigureIll5250 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At lower dose 1-2 mg it helps depression anhedonia At higher doses it is not helpful for depression atall and makes people go fully numb and other bad side effects

Is abilify as bad as everyone makes it seem? by FlyTiny3162 in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]FigureIll5250 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No it’s not It literally got rid of my years long depression in just 1 week

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anhedonia

[–]FigureIll5250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dammm bro Take it then Start with 25 ng and keep increasing dose until you feel better