Obviously a personal decision but a major game changer for me. I wouldn't say I feel things less but more that I can at least manage them! Took some getting used to for sure- incredibly sleepy/zero horniness/headaches/etc. for about a month, but the side effects were worthwhile considering the alternative. Good luck!
Feb 16, 2024
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changed my life
Feb 20, 2024
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ive been on it for ~ 10ish years (probably started way too young) but it gives me the power to be a functional human without diminishing my range of emotion (huge plus because i feel most alive when im laughing and crying i just don't want to be crying all of the time) prozac gave me insomnia and trintellix made me stupid. unfortunately i cannot cum like 96/100 times but i'll take that over how bad my depression was
also buspar on top of that helps w anxiety with like no side effects at all
Feb 23, 2024
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My first SSRI was zoloft, which worked for a bit (stopped my OCD poisoning fears almost immediately), but I kept needing to increase the dose. Eventually I was overweight from it and still miserable so I tapered off.
After trying buspar (straight up didnt work), I'm now on lexapro. My first week was sort of numb and indifferent, which was *perfect*, because I was having catastrophic fears about the end of the world. The "numbing" went away. Since then, it hasn't completely eliminated my anxiety/depression, but it's a hell of a lot easier to get back to baseline if something sets me off.
I've paired it with reading, yoga, breathing, candles, etc, and I highly recommend the same! Breathing exercises even when you're "fine".
The only noteworthy side effect is that my dreams are crazy, vivid, memorable, though hardly any nightmares.
You'll be fine! Don't mix it with recreational drugs and especially alcohol because it'll make your hangxiety worse.
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In 2001 at the Greek with my mom
Or oingo boingo in 1988 in the womb, also with my mom
Feb 15, 2024
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I love it so much! Gets me every time!
Feb 21, 2024
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Nearly posted a whole rec about Naked and Afraid only to realize I was talking about Naked Attraction. Now I'm not sure if I actually had anything to say in the first place!
Feb 16, 2024