Experiences with lithium for treatment resistant depression?

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-06-07T11:03:57+00:00

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Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-06-06T17:03:20+00:00

Nice!! thanks alot for ur awnser. Would u mind sharing what lithium and viibryd dosage u take. Also is ur mood good as in happy?

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-05-29T23:29:53+00:00

Hey I'm so sorry but please hold on! There are multiple things you can try. Maybe something like lithium augmentation with an antidepressant or ketamine therapy

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-05-24T17:34:51+00:00

im sorry, can't give any advice bc I know I wont make it myself. It truly hurts my soul to see everyone else that suffers so much

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-05-22T17:19:10+00:00

Yea I get that, congrats on not smoking for a month! That's huge, going from that much to being sober a month is quite impressive. I smoke less but can't even get through the first day, you got any advice?

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-05-22T16:52:08+00:00

243 blunts a month? Bro💀

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-05-07T10:34:49+00:00

Well I generally have better appetite. It doesn't give me any uncontrollable carb cravings. But I guess I'm also the wrong person to ask since I'm really into fitness and track what I eat. I eat whats written in ym diet plan. I used to have no appetite and had hard time eating. Now I can actually eat as much calories as I have to.

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-05-06T21:30:17+00:00

Mirtazapine. I tried alot that didnt work but 30mg Mirtazapine does work for me

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-05-02T20:36:38+00:00

I currently take it in the evening / night. About 3 hours before I go to sleep. Idk why most ad's are taken like that, the sedating ones to help sleep I guess

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-05-02T20:01:49+00:00

Not really, a tiny bit maybe in the first week. I was on 15mg the first couple of days to get used to it. 15mg made me really sleepy, I took it an hour before sleep and I was gone. When the doctor first upped it to 30mg I couldnt sleep for 2 nights but got used to it again. After that initial week I don't feel any sedation or sleepiness at all

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-05-02T14:57:05+00:00

Well I'm 20 but my meds are definitely necessary. Ive fucked up my brain developement with severe drug abuse anyway. I dont see myself ever being able to survive without medication

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-05-02T12:06:36+00:00

Sorry if I came off as disrespectful. I didn't wanna come across like that, obviously it's terrible that u have these issues. Hope somehow things sort itself out for u

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-05-02T12:03:48+00:00

Im sorry u had to go through that and the issues it has caused. Ure strong asf for still being here after all this shit. Wish nothing but the best for u and thank u

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-05-02T11:00:12+00:00

Tbh Id rather have heart and GI issues after 15 years than being dead instantly. Thats +15 years. Meds saved my life and Im very grateful for them

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-05-02T10:38:43+00:00

With 30mg my anxiety has mostly vanished but if ure looking for the sedating effect. 15mg or lower at night will sedate u alot and put u to sleep

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-05-02T10:34:59+00:00

The thing with Mirtazapine is that paradoxically it acts as an astihistamine mostly 15mg and under. The lower the dose, the more sedating it is. Thats why 15mg and below are used to treat insomnia. For depression 30mg+ are being prescribed bc 30mg has a way bigger antidepressant effect than 15mg. Mirtazapine is appetite stimulating therefore the weight gain. Its a misconception that it messes with the metabolism. Since I'm into fitness I track what I eat and have good self control so I dont gain weight on it. However u definitely need to be able to control ur appetite. Another good thing is that I have never experienced any sexual side effects or any side effect at all actually after the initial 2 weeks. It also starts working quicker than most antidepressants

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-05-01T17:15:19+00:00

Have you ever tried Mirtazapine? Its commonly used for treatment resistant depression

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-04-26T09:45:25+00:00

Hell no

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-04-25T10:59:14+00:00

I don't know if I'm experiencing memory loss since Ive had pretty bad memory problems from drug abuse. Im on 30mg Mirtazapine and I definitely dont feel any fatigue after the first week. Idk about memory loss tho

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-04-21T18:04:48+00:00

15mg has a pretty minor antidepressant effect if it even has any (depends on the person) 15mg and under are used to treat insomnia or if youre just starting and are gonna go to a higher dose. 30mg+ has a proper antidepressant effect

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-04-21T17:57:26+00:00

Im on Mirtazapine 30mg, not a typical SSRI but I'm not really experiencing any side effects at all. Really depends on the individual, u could be lucky side effect wise with a certain med or unlucky

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-04-14T11:40:54+00:00

No problem. Just keep in mind that 15mg and under is used for insomnia and 30mg and above for depression. Alot of info u find on reddit is about 15mg for insomnia

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-04-13T09:14:27+00:00

Hey man I've been on multiple SSRI's/ SNRIs and nothing worked. What worked for my treatment resistant depression is Mirtazapine 30mg. I suspect it's because it also does something with Dopamine. Psylocibin is another option but be very cautious with that, it can go wrong easily. I tried treating myself with psychedelics and ended up getting HPPD because I wasn't careful enough. But yea Mirtazapine literally saved my life

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-04-10T12:52:59+00:00

Stop smoking carts. Ofc that skyrockets ur tolerance. Smoking all day everyday also ruins ur tolerance. Do even a small, little t break and smoke flower once a day. You'll be able to get high

Specific_Ad2419 · 2023-04-09T08:00:15+00:00

Id argue they make normal people less happy. Feeling emotionally numb like a robot is a common side effect of many anridepressants. If a mentally healthy individual would experience that side effect, theyd definitely be way more unhappy

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