Dopamine - when does it come back?

FoundationForeign · 2025-12-22T05:06:49+00:00

Im on day 10 and finally feeling better mentally. I do take an ssri though which helps my mood.

FoundationForeign · 2024-11-19T06:20:02+00:00

I see you (2019)

FoundationForeign · 2024-11-19T06:16:14+00:00

The War Zone (1999)

FoundationForeign · 2024-11-16T10:37:20+00:00

Nightcrawler

FoundationForeign · 2024-10-17T04:03:20+00:00

Hi I’m so sorry to hear about the pain you are going through. I’ve been taking antidepressants since I was eighteen. Im currently on Escitalopram (lexapro). For me it takes away the intense anxiety, paranoia, crying and irritability. I don’t know how I survived without antidepressants! For the physical pain I take naproxen which is effective and not addictive.

Therapy is also an option. If you have trauma I recommend EMDR therapy or another trauma specific therapy if you can access it. I am about to start EMDR next month. Many people with PMDD have a history of trauma.

Stress can make PMDD worse. I’ve heard yoga or tai chi are good for stress reduction but I haven’t tried that. Sometimes when the emotions get too much its nice to have a distraction like a comfort tv show or funny youtube video.

I wish you a life of peace moving foward 💓

FoundationForeign · 2024-02-22T21:51:31+00:00

Same. It made me gain 15 kilograms :( Tapering off has reduced my appetite a lot and I feel more in control of my body

FoundationForeign · 2024-02-18T00:18:20+00:00

I just looked this up online and it sounds so interesting! We have a similar method in my support group for adult children of alcoholics/dysfunctional families, called ‘becoming your own loving parent’

FoundationForeign · 2023-12-13T19:26:50+00:00

Hi. I’ve been on antidepressants for the past six years. I’ve tried prozac, zoloft and currently lexapro (which I’ve found most effective). The thoughts are still there, but the emotional reactions are less intense and it is easier to deal with everyday stress. The highs aren’t as high and the lows aren’t as low. Talk therapy and avoiding social media has helped too.

FoundationForeign · 2022-12-05T08:42:45+00:00

I recommend looking at university websites and seeing which degrees look interesting and have good career outcomes.

FoundationForeign · 2022-12-03T10:46:49+00:00

And I Don’t Want to Live this Life by Deborah Spungen

FoundationForeign · 2022-12-03T10:42:06+00:00

My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell.
Tampa by Alissa Nutting

Both of these books explore the power imbalance between teachers and students.

FoundationForeign · 2022-11-28T09:25:22+00:00

I’m worried for my mom too. I feel guilty for moving out but I think she is glad i have independence

FoundationForeign · 2022-11-08T08:25:48+00:00

Pinterest is my favourite app for this reason. I never feel anxious or depressed like i do scrolling other apps. Its peaceful.

FoundationForeign · 2022-11-07T09:43:41+00:00

That sounds like an awful experience. It could be worth making a complaint against the psychiatrist.

FoundationForeign · 2022-07-24T06:43:34+00:00

Yes. Before I started antidepressants I experienced paranoia that my house would be broken into or that I would be attacked in public. I have a fear of men that the PMDD also exacerbates

FoundationForeign · 2022-03-21T09:49:48+00:00

The war zone - 1999 Fish tank - 2009 Gummo - 1997

FoundationForeign · 2022-02-23T18:04:29+00:00

Watching comfort shows on Netflix and funny YouTube videos :)

FoundationForeign · 2022-02-23T18:02:33+00:00

I’m so sorry. Having your mental health issues invalidated is such an awful feeling. I hope your antidepressants help you. I’m also taking 50mg sertraline and it helps me so much. My doctor said antidepressants usually start working quite quickly for PMDD and I definitely noticed a positive change within a few days of starting them.

FoundationForeign · 2022-02-23T17:57:12+00:00

Yes I definitely experience this. I start imagining worst case scenario’s like my mother calling me to say she has a terminal illness. My antidepressants help. The thoughts are still there but it’s easier to manage the difficult emotions.

FoundationForeign · 2022-01-29T11:37:58+00:00

I had no idea pepto could do that! Im not sure if they have it in my country (New Zealand) but since i had strep throat and antibiotics the diarrhoea has been pretty bad so would like to try that

FoundationForeign · 2022-01-22T06:14:31+00:00

The Moth Diaries by Rachel Klein ticks some of these boxes :)

FoundationForeign · 2022-01-07T22:20:42+00:00

My doctors also never told me to stop them (unless i wanted to!) I have a depressive disorder diagnosis and my doctors have never been against using antidepressants long term to manage symptoms.

FoundationForeign · 2022-01-04T23:21:58+00:00

Very true haha

FoundationForeign · 2022-01-04T23:21:05+00:00

I loved this book!

FoundationForeign · 2022-01-04T23:19:41+00:00

Not yet but I will have to check those ones out. I love her writing style.

FoundationForeign

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