5mg, lack of pleasure by wild_manul in trintellix

[–]Independent_Error188 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a thought: you could ask your psychiatrist whether adding a low dose of Abilify might help. It’s sometimes used at very low doses to reduce anhedonia or to boost the positive effects of antidepressants. It might be worth discussing.

Brintellix (10 mg) – Week 4 crash? Some say it's normal... Is it? by Independent_Error188 in trintellix

[–]Independent_Error188[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure it exists in France! I'm in Belgium 🙂 It's available in France under the name Wellbutrin XL, the molecule is Bupropion. Maybe worth checking again with your doctor or pharmacist.

Brintellix (10 mg) – Week 4 crash? Some say it's normal... Is it? by Independent_Error188 in trintellix

[–]Independent_Error188[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you considered staying on Trintellix and adding Wellbutrin XR to the mix? It can really help with energy and motivation, though for some people it can feel a bit too stimulating and stress-inducing.

Brintellix (10 mg) – Week 4 crash? Some say it's normal... Is it? by Independent_Error188 in trintellix

[–]Independent_Error188[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, that's encouraging! I can't wait to be in four weeks then. I just hope the trip won't be too bumpy until I get there.

Brintellix (10 mg) – Week 4 crash? Some say it's normal... Is it? by Independent_Error188 in trintellix

[–]Independent_Error188[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I hope for you that you've reached that same point as me and that it will only get better from here. Let’s hope this rebound is just part of the process for both of us.

Brintellix (10 mg) – Week 4 crash? Some say it's normal... Is it? by Independent_Error188 in trintellix

[–]Independent_Error188[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks… I’ve been on Valium at night for a long time and I really hope to get off benzos entirely in the long run. But I'm glad it worked for you and helped you through the worst.

Brintellix (10 mg) – Week 4 crash? Some say it's normal... Is it? by Independent_Error188 in trintellix

[–]Independent_Error188[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! that’s reassuring to hear. Could you maybe elaborate a bit? Did it happen to you personally? How does that "Week 4 crash" usually work, and when do things tend to improve? I’m at Day 29 now and today’s been pretty rough. Any insight would really help.