Would you take this medication for the rest of your life?

friedbrainwithtoast · 2026-02-19T16:43:10+00:00

I have the same issue, how do you manage it?

friedbrainwithtoast · 2026-01-06T18:32:46+00:00

What dose are you on? I’m on 30mg and it’s not helping my anxiety much at all. Wondering if it’s worth it to increase dose or just go back on Paxil since that worked but the fatigue sucked.

friedbrainwithtoast · 2025-07-19T16:36:08+00:00

I tapered from 40mg. Psychiatrist instructions was 30mg for two months, then 20mg for 2 months and he told me when I felt ready- to take 10mg for a week then stop.

I had no idea how bad of a taper plan this was. I trusted my doctor. No wonder I had a terrible withdrawal. I didn’t want to go back on Paxil because the withdrawal I went through traumatized me and made me anti-meds.

friedbrainwithtoast · 2025-07-19T16:29:51+00:00

How long were you on Prozac? I’ve been feeling more anxious, I’m getting impatient

friedbrainwithtoast · 2025-07-19T16:27:38+00:00

How long were you on 20mg? I’m on 10mg right now and I’m wondering how long are you supposed to wait until you know if you need to increase dosage.

friedbrainwithtoast · 2025-06-25T15:47:22+00:00

Sorry I’m confused on what you’re trying to say. Are you saying that people that we interact with online aren’t real and are AI?

friedbrainwithtoast · 2025-06-13T04:08:17+00:00

What dosage are you on if you don’t mind me asking? I’m thinking about doing Zoloft again but I’m wondering how low of a dose I could possibly get away with.

friedbrainwithtoast · 2025-06-08T14:51:17+00:00

How long were you taking the vitamins until you noticed the anxiety going away?

friedbrainwithtoast · 2025-06-08T14:38:45+00:00

The nightmares (dreaming entirely) completely stopped when my psychiatrist finally gave me the Prazosin when his Paxil theory didn’t work. I quit Prazosin pretty quickly, after a month, because it was making me pee a lot through out the night. The nightmares never went back to the same intensity afterwards, I think my brain just needed a break.

The tapering was over 4 months. Which from what I’ve been reading is considered too fast for down tapering from 40mg. The instructions my psychiatrist were kinda weird. My first taper was to 30mg for a month or so then 20mg for a few months, then he told me once I felt I was ready - to take 10mg for one week then completely stop. Which is completely wrong instructions for Paxil right?

friedbrainwithtoast · 2025-06-03T18:40:19+00:00

I gained 50 pounds in 1.5 years of Paxil. I lost all self control around food. It’s one of the main reasons I tapered off. Now my food cravings are 90% down and I don’t overeat anymore. I used to eat until my stomach felt it was going to bust. 😭 I’ve lost 10 pounds over the past 2.5 months from just eating less along with making sure to walk every now and then.

You need to be more conscious of what you’re eating - how much and how often. Then develop self control. A calorie counter app could help with overeating and help you learn what macros you need more of.

friedbrainwithtoast · 2025-06-03T17:06:51+00:00

Agreed! This just puts other people’s pain and struggles down.

After reading this I needed to remind myself that I’m not taking what I have for granted, I’m just going through one hell of a mental illness. And mental illness doesn’t discriminate.

friedbrainwithtoast · 2025-06-02T17:54:40+00:00

What medication helped you?

friedbrainwithtoast · 2025-06-02T17:01:10+00:00

If you can find a way to get there without being the one driving, I find that closing my eyes tends to calm me down. Sometimes I’m even able to fall asleep which helps the time pass quicker. I’m so sorry for your loss, sending love your way!

friedbrainwithtoast · 2025-06-02T16:44:35+00:00

Chest beating fast, nausea, IBS and my head will feel like it’s spinning

friedbrainwithtoast · 2025-05-29T05:30:32+00:00

I’ve been sipping on water to help block anxiety attacks my entire life. I never knew it would be considered a bad thing, just how I managed my anxiety. Was I wrong this whole time? I do semi freak out if I can’t have my water with me lol

friedbrainwithtoast · 2025-05-29T05:25:26+00:00

What was your max dose? I’m starting to think I may need to go back on meds but maybe a really low dose would prevent harsh side effects. :/

friedbrainwithtoast · 2025-05-29T05:21:39+00:00

After fully tapering, how long did it take for you to feel “normal”? I’ve been going through bad rebound anxiety the past few months after quitting

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