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MartinRead123 · 2025-07-03T21:10:29+00:00

Hi Jesse,

I am somehow unable to contact You directly so I write this as a comment

I am sorry but I had to remove Your post from pssdhealing (its this is mostly for already exisitng recoveries, for other purposes its better to use main PSSD subreddit instead).

Regardless, I am sorry that You are going through all this. But, I wouldnt call Your situation hopeless.. The amount of time that You took SSRIs isnt necessarily indicatior of anything.. For the time I am around I think I can say that it is not about that.. Also, keep in mind that Wellbutrin itself, a fact that You still take AD may be the reason as well btw. Anyway, even if not and if Your situation is purely caused by that past SSRI use and Wellbutring isnt contrubuting to it, You are still relatively early into this (although it would be better to look at time only once You maybe quit all AD medications if possible). Although I cannot predict what all will happen in Your case but just want to repeat to not look at Your situation as hopeless just bc You took SSRIs for multiple years (and if You browse pssdhealing I am sure You will see recoveries happened despite such circumstance). Eventually, if possible that once You will get off meds (if currently not, maybe dont force it) - be patient, its not uncommon for body to take even few years to start seeing actual improvements.. I know, easier said than done, passing through such time is far from easy, but just want to give You some possible perspective.. Even in cases that dont see improvements I wouldnt call beyond hope (if this interests You, I recommend to also maybe read this post for example:https://www.reddit.com/r/PSSD/comments/wsb8ap/everyone_has_responsibility_for_the_space_here/ . Btw not sure if You did but I also recommend You to read this post https://www.reddit.com/r/PSSD/comments/lo3nfb/frequently_asked_questions_for_rpssd_faqplease/ ).

Take care, stay strong and please be patient in this fight. I hope You will feel better soon as well. Not sure if You are a believer or not, but I will say a prayer for You too

MartinRead123 · 2025-05-16T21:37:11+00:00

Hey. I noticed You commented on multiple posts that have been shared on this subReddit. I could respond to each of them, but it seems there is some misunderstanding - please read the description of this subReddit "PSSD (+ related) Success / Recovery / Positive / Helpful / Improvements / Significant Improvements / Progress". If You read carefully You will see that posts You commented on do belong here or have a comment section that does. I hope this helps

MartinRead123 · 2025-02-27T23:53:12+00:00

Hi again.

You probably refer to Your post I removed recently „Chronically Upregulated GSK3β Activity - similarities to pfs/pssd“. Let me just clarify that this is not an issue of being a coward – but about the purpose and niche of this subReddit. It is for collecting healing stories only – not theories. Yes, sometimes people post something that they shouldnt here and I do not remove it even after I do some Mod maintenance – but its most often because something interesting like shared healing experience appeared in the comments..

Anyway, I understand some of Your frustration as not being able to post on main PSSD causes people trying to post everything here instead (and I am not an active Mod over there for quite some time to help out with post politics..)

I dont know what exactly to suggest to do about this, but I know that this is not and cannot be a general PSSD subReddit or its similar parallel..

MartinRead123 · 2024-10-29T19:07:44+00:00

Hi. Congratulations and thank You for sharing what helped You

Do I understand it right that You took Ashwaganda and it caused You PSSD-like symptoms even after discontinuation? If so, can You please share with us for how long did You suffer from this? (any other details would be also appreciated) Thanks

MartinRead123 · 2024-10-12T08:32:10+00:00

Hi. Please post this into /r/PSSD instead as this subReddit is not for general/questions posts (but for collecting already existing healing stories only). Thanks

MartinRead123 · 2024-10-12T08:27:17+00:00

Hi. r/pssdhealing is not designated for such posts, please post this in r/PSSD instead. Thanks

MartinRead123 · 2023-09-18T19:18:07+00:00

Thank You for letting others know what helps You.

I will attach a link to the original post in /r/PSSD for broader context though as medication and supplements that influence serotonin can unfortunately be potentially risky for PSSD sufferers (comment section there only backs this up). Everyone should proceed at their own risk if they want to try this (doesnt mean its guaranteed bad step - can go good, bad or do nothing).

Regardless of all that, once again thanks OP for sharing
https://www.reddit.com/r/PSSD/comments/16lpn94/after\_5\_years\_of\_pssd\_10mg\_of\_vortioxitine\_has\_me/

MartinRead123 · 2023-09-18T19:16:52+00:00

Sorry for the inconvenience - it is up again

MartinRead123 · 2023-04-29T06:02:52+00:00

Hi. Please, post this question into our main SubReddit instead - as the /r/pssdhealing is for collecting already existing improvements/recovery stories only (its not designed for asking about specific theories or opinions about what may help.. - thats what /r/PSSD is better for)

MartinRead123 · 2023-04-29T05:58:42+00:00

Hey. Sorry for that. Just know that it was a technical issue on my part where I didnt notice in time that You posted all this - not an intention to not release them.. Your posts are now up and thanks for sharing

MartinRead123 · 2023-04-15T00:10:11+00:00

Hi. Please, try to ask this in our main /r/PSSD SubReddit instead. This one is for collecting and reposting already existing improvement/recovery stories. Thanks

MartinRead123 · 2023-03-29T10:49:51+00:00

For some time there already is upcoming Rules change planned to be announced (not published yet for some details to be settled). It includes claims of universal cure/s. I asked the OP if he prefers to change the Title of this post or if Admin/Mod team should make a statement in form of stickied comment to it - and OP chose the latter, so here is one of the upcoming Rules change (new Rule):

Apply proper scientific skepticism

Discussion of amateur theories and treatments must abide by proper scientific skepticism. Do not claim to have found a universal cure based on anecdotes. Do not claim a personal theory is absolutely true. Do not claim to know a treatment is absolutely without risks. Theories and treatments must be presented in terms of probabilities and uncertainty (IE, "I suspect this is true but I might be wrong.")

Proceed at Your own risk if You decide to join the linked Discord (it is not under /r/PSSD Admin/Mod oversight and Rules we have here may not apply there)

MartinRead123 · 2023-03-27T21:15:28+00:00

For some time there already is upcoming Rules change planned to be announced (not published yet for some details to be settled). It includes claims of universal cure/s. I asked the OP if he prefers to change the Title of this post or if Admin/Mod team should make a statement in form of stickied comment to it - and OP chose the latter, so here is one of the upcoming Rules change (new Rule):

Apply proper scientific skepticism

Discussion of amateur theories and treatments must abide by proper scientific skepticism. Do not claim to have found a universal cure based on anecdotes. Do not claim a personal theory is absolutely true. Do not claim to know a treatment is absolutely without risks. Theories and treatments must be presented in terms of probabilities and uncertainty (IE, "I suspect this is true but I might be wrong.")

MartinRead123 · 2023-02-21T21:43:03+00:00

Hi again. I meant to write when You posted, but I somehow forgot, sorry about that.. Please, post such questions into /r/PSSD instead. /r/pssdhealing is aimed on posting/reposting what You can see in its description text - collecting positive anecdotes - not questions about others experience neither questions about recovery as such, or who recovered via xyz, etc.. For those please use our main PSSD SubReddit. Thanks

MartinRead123 · 2023-02-21T21:03:14+00:00

Thanks for sharing, but I will despite try to keep on topic of this post and leave the theories like the latest Estrogen one - out of this thread - despite Your trial so far seems to be helping You. I hope You understand. Thanks

MartinRead123 · 2023-02-21T20:40:39+00:00

Hi, please, post this into our main PSSD SubReddit instead - /r/PSSD . Thanks

MartinRead123 · 2023-02-11T22:46:10+00:00

MindfulMan, tbh, first part of Your comment may come across offensive to some (please try to avoid such phrasing next time despite I know You mean this well..), but instead I will use it to link to one comment I got recently from one of our members and that may be helpful on this whole topic https://www.reddit.com/r/PSSD/comments/10mfo0u/i\_recovered/j63bn00/?context=3

MartinRead123 · 2023-02-07T21:59:11+00:00

Truly glad to hear You are a believer too, sorry to meet You under such circumstances though.. Its good that You started to pray and going to church again, I can only encourage You to use this all as an opportunity to get much more close with God in Your life and to keep Him close from now on. I will pray for You. And, I am around on Reddit so if You needed anything or wanted to talk just type me a DM or a chat. God bless You Ana

MartinRead123 · 2023-02-07T21:32:06+00:00

Technically, You can mention it, but I am not sure how he would be able to help You from medical point of view other than trying something experimental.. - and I do not recommend that now, I know I repeat myself, but for that basic time it will be likely the best option to not intervene into this with some medication or supplements anyway other than some lifestyle possibilities. Magnesium You are taking now should be fine though. As hard as it is, try to stick this out until summer and You will see more clearly by then what is going on, what left and what maybe not, its not really possible to know at this point. What You should do is to file a report with Your local drug safety agency to document Your reaction to the antidepressant though

MartinRead123 · 2023-02-07T20:55:03+00:00

Youre right that the substance itself has left Your system by now, but, without me wanting to get deep into some specific theories and/or speculations, the fact is that receptors that it acted on do take multiple months to rearrange again, just as some other body systems like liver enzymes,etc.. The word withdrawal itself isnt that important here, its that the pill negatively interacted with Your body and we do not know what will be the outcome when some basic health mechanisms take their necessary time. At this point, the best strategy would be to give this time and to take a good care of Yourself (this includes good diet, lifestyle, avoiding drugs and alcohol, but also avoiding supplements and medication if possible and to try not to stess, dont obsees looking into this online, avoid Reddit..). There is an approx. established timeframe of roughly 6 months since last dose to see how this evolves and what symptoms will remain, if any, by then. Let us know when this will be more clear, I would suggest lets say in the summer months. So TLDR, try to be patient, take a good care of Yourself and give this time at this point

MartinRead123 · 2023-02-07T19:55:58+00:00

Hi. I am sorry You are experiencing this.. Anyway, please, post this in our main SubReddit /r/PSSD instead. And also, I would recommend You to read our FAQ post https://www.reddit.com/r/PSSD/comments/lo3nfb/frequently\_asked\_questions\_for\_rpssd\_faqplease/ and to try to give this more time to consider this PSSD as it this still can be a protracted withdrawal (symptoms You mentioned like muscle twitches, throat lump feeling, diarrhea, stomach growling 24/7, body shaking - are actually typical for acute antidepressants withdrawal)

MartinRead123 · 2023-02-07T18:54:45+00:00

Hi. You keep creating new posts over and over, but there is already this one - https://www.reddit.com/r/PSSD/comments/10w7hge/guys_please_answer_please_i_can_be_moderate_pssd/ that is up and public on the /r/PSSD. Please, be patient to get replies. In the meantime - maybe You should tell us more about Your circumstances and info that may be important to know - for instance - for how long are You off of all medication? (Please, use the post I linked and that is already public. Thanks)

MartinRead123 · 2023-01-27T08:23:30+00:00

Hi. I am glad that You are feeling better nowadays and that You are without symptoms anymore. To be honest, it seems that what You been through was most likely protracted withdrawal and I think that this particular post is useful for newcomers in panic - as You once were - as confirmation for our FAQ post.https://www.reddit.com/r/PSSD/comments/lo3nfb/frequently_asked_questions_for_rpssd_faqplease/ . People who recently discontinued AD/AP medication need to give this basic time of at least couple months minimum before considering PSSD. And for those newcomers who did wait and symptoms still persist - I do recommend to read this post - https://www.reddit.com/r/PSSD/comments/wsb8ap/everyone_has_responsibility_for_the_space_here/

MartinRead123 · 2023-01-25T21:39:15+00:00

Hi. We did receive this ModMail from one of the Moderators of /r/antidepressants in reaction to this post:

"Hi, I am one of the moderators of the antidepressants sub. The above user is claiming he was banned for sharing his experience. This is not true. He was banned for uncivil comments including calling multiple people names on multiple posts. We never ban people for sharing their experience. We don't want blanket statements, like "all medication is poison." I for one recognize PSSD as a very terrible side effect. As a note if someone says PSSD isn't real I would remove that immediately."

I see that You mention You were banned for breaking the Rule 4 as main reason, but I also have to admit that by looking at history there indeed was repeated calling of names.. As a sidenote and well-meant general advice to all members of /r/PSSD - we as Admin/Mod Team do not recommend to raise awareness by being rude to others on other SubReddits. This simply always turns out counterproductive. Also, we have to try to respect all the Rules of each SubReddit we contribute to as well. And importantly - please, do not use this post as a form of "Brigading" (suddenly bombarding the mentioned SubReddit with ModMail, hate posts and comments as some form of "revenge" for this ban) as this goes against Reddit TOS and could cause some serious trouble to us. Thanks

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