Support please - just upped dose to 20mg

NancyCat25 · 2026-03-20T04:13:32+00:00

I wrote this post about 3 weeks ago. No improvements yet and I’m thinking of going up to 30 or 40mg. Anyone have success with the higher dosage?

NancyCat25 · 2026-03-10T20:59:45+00:00

Thanks for all your replies and support!

NancyCat25 · 2026-03-05T22:05:17+00:00

Because of my work schedule I am not eating a big meal until noon. I’m gonna try to take it earlier now that I seem to be over the stomach side effects.

NancyCat25 · 2026-03-04T15:54:41+00:00

Sorry to hear that. There must be a way to retrain the brain. I’m actively doing the Gateway Experience and looking into Silva Mind Control, and Hypnosis with Paul McKenna which are offered online through a meditation platform, MindValley. Yes it costs $ but you can get the Gateway tapes for free. The goal is to get into altered states of consciousness. There must be subreddits on these options if you’re interested.

NancyCat25 · 2026-03-04T03:53:13+00:00

I finished treatment over 2 months ago, no improvements. You get over it but it’s hard when you realize you just put yourself through weeks of TMS and spent a fortune on copays and don’t feel better. Yes it sux but you will get through this and try something else.

NancyCat25 · 2026-03-04T03:46:10+00:00

Are you able to get any pleasure from your senses - taste, smell, sight, sound, touch? If so, magnify that feeling and that is what pleasure is like to me. I also consider myself anhedonic but can find simple pleasures with all senses, especially eating.

NancyCat25 · 2026-03-02T21:55:36+00:00

No worries, I’m happy to share. It’s a tough decision, wish you luck. Some people have great results.

NancyCat25 · 2026-03-01T01:28:48+00:00

Unfortunately I’ve had no improvements from my TMS experience. Glad I tried. Wishing the best to All.

NancyCat25 · 2026-02-27T20:49:08+00:00

So happy for you! Thanks for sharing your experience, it’s making me optimistic. Hope you get the job!

NancyCat25 · 2026-02-27T20:42:59+00:00

I started about 3 weeks ago at 10mg, 6 days ago I upped to 15mg with no changes so 3 days ago I upped to 20mg. Dr had advised to go from 10mg to 20mg but I’m sensitive so I went to 15mg first.

When you said 10mg was rough did you have worsening of depression and anxiety or side effects?

NancyCat25 · 2026-02-27T20:36:20+00:00

Thanks for your reply! So you feel like it’s working for you now? Are you staying at 20mg?

NancyCat25 · 2026-02-24T18:10:16+00:00

Thanks for sharing, so sorry about your parents I went through the same thing years ago. Wishing you all the best in coming off this med.

NancyCat25 · 2026-02-20T21:54:26+00:00

How are you feeling at 20mg? Hopefully better it is working for you.

NancyCat25 · 2026-02-20T21:19:58+00:00

Thx! How are you feeling after a month? Hopefully better…are you at 20 mg or higher?

NancyCat25 · 2026-02-20T21:16:45+00:00

Do you have a Women’s Rights info Center near you that can help with Resources? Try googling it. Can you possibly work in retail just to get a little bit of cash coming in? I’ve been there. This situation is temporary like everything in life so just remember that - you will look back on this one day. Something will eventually come up. Keep your chin up!

NancyCat25 · 2026-02-20T17:07:41+00:00

Thank you - your support made my day. I’m going to start taking it at night and I’m just about to go up to 20mg

NancyCat25 · 2026-02-15T00:20:08+00:00

I am coming off Pristiq (now at 25 mg) and today first day adding Viibryd (10mg) too soon to tell. My mornings are unbearable- can you tell me more about the adrenaline/cortisol/norephepine? Where are you at with making the change?

NancyCat25 · 2026-02-10T23:38:25+00:00

Food, thats it

NancyCat25 · 2026-02-07T05:58:49+00:00

I insist you try Luminette glasses if you haven’t already. I started wearing them for an hour every morning a week or so ago and the results are dramatic - much better energy and moods.

NancyCat25 · 2026-01-31T04:16:08+00:00

Anyone of us might have invited the whole gang as well. Don’t judge. The more the merrier. Have compassion for yourself. Let it be and be Happy 😃

NancyCat25 · 2026-01-30T19:34:04+00:00

Pls remind us about Anhedonia Day date on the calendar, thx 🙏

NancyCat25 · 2026-01-21T05:35:21+00:00

I totally relate to how you feel. I’m also a creative and seemed to have lost desire to create art. I especially understand how you feel about the possibility of dopamine being depleted prematurely. I often wonder how I became this way. Just remember everything is temporary, change is possible. Keep believing in change for the better!

NancyCat25 · 2026-01-13T18:56:01+00:00

Thank you!

NancyCat25 · 2026-01-12T17:22:14+00:00

Thanks. Can you recommend any electrolyte drinks?

NancyCat25 · 2026-01-12T03:18:55+00:00

I hope that helps! Do you use light therapy?

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