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Absolutely will read this- I'm already a bit concerned as to how difficult it may be. Thanks so much

Those types of comments send me right off- I'm sorry they failed you today. Hopefully they will learn the effect that can have on you soon, and have the decency to aplogize then. I worked with a guy who had been an NCO/ of a specialty unit in Afghanastan. I knew several other guys he worked...

I'm just starting off it.... I went from 112 mgs roughly, to 75 for a few months. For past 2 days- Ive halved to 37.5 and it's already been bad. I'm out of it, dizzy, anxious, balance is effected, headches and lethargic/sick feelings- fast anger/frustrtion too. It was almost immediate...

That's huge insight- thanks. i've been vegetarian for decades, although I try to be balanced- I suppose I'd be as prone as anyone for possible imbalances.

thanks for that- I'd prefer to try a natural helathy supplement program anyways- amino's seem interesting. I was even open to test therapy if it had promise. I'm just realizing I may not be seeing the forest for the tree's so to speak, by being on the SSRI or SNRI's

I didn't find anything miraculous result wise with the 5HTP TBH, so I tend to agree. For effexir I'm on 75 1 x daily, highest ever was 112.5 (broken up 2x daily) but I requested it down as I was afraid of getting dependant on higher and higher dosages. I know I should have blood work.... I'm...

Thanks for that joey....I forgot the difference. I always wondered what wellbutrin did. It dawned on me I've been on anti-depressants for 8+ years, but I have severe sluggishness, headaches, and a real lack of interest/drive that got worse. Its so freaking confusing to try and figure the...

Funny...but the new GP doctor told me to take 5HTP and the effexir.... I'll definitely check into that...I didn't think it was feeling so shit hot to be honest. Maybe the SSRI's are bad for me. I've taken them so bloody long to avoid panic attacks, and depression- I was scared to not take...

Thanks coco- some of my concerns also, as far as vitamins in high dosage. My therapist is great, but I think she's concerned as regular benzo's or SSRI's aren't working for me. I feel worse every year- so she's really trying to find options. i forgot- my bad, but she did refer it...

My wife went through this situation almost exactly- and I know she truly suffered severe trauma, panic attacks, depression, suicidal ideations, possibly not full blown PTSD in her case, although I thought it was very close.... and I should know. I was an effective restraining order against her...

I'm getting a bit desperate- I use Effexir and 5HTP currently- but feel like shit, and simply cannot get any energy/interest/life back in me. My panic attacks ceased largely - but I'd rather have them back than be here to be brutally honest. My Pyschologist desperately wants me to try some...

That would scare me too! We'll I don't blame you for having reservations, but having considerable experiences with therapy, I think you'll be well schooled to recognize a great one when he/she comes up, and run from the quacks....

That's just repugnant really. Is she a pyschiatrist, or pyschologist....or just counsellor/ therapist? just curious because that is so unprofessional. I think a professional should always be looking to accomodate YOUR unique needs, not the other way around for god's sakes. Mine took the time...

I'm very gald you're here, considering all the issues you have mentioned you face, I know you'll find many faces of support here. I can relate to feelings of embarassment- unfounded or not. I too had extensive schooling post grad, but simply cannot manage to operate in a high capacity work...

A warm welcome, I think you'll find a lot of comfort on here by hearing from others battling your same symptoms- I have for sure.

Bumping was caused by poor driving habit (no offence, we've all done it), so I hope you don't overreact too much, as you said, realize the mistake- move on, that's really what the officer was saying. However as to the condition effecting things, I agree. I'd consider my driving abilities to...

great analogy... good on you for holding the effort. I'm at 8, and glad you wrote this as I'm constantly wondering if I'm any better off. I don't believe I'll ever recover even near fully, but I focus on the smaller tolerances for sure. If I could genuinely enjoy 1 or 2 things/activities...

A warm welcome to the forum, and from the extreme spectrum of backgrounds of people here, I'm certain you'll find some useful guidance here before very long.

-that's a great thing.

I agree- very well put. My work was my identity - more so than myself. Now I'm unique, bit f*cked up, but unique non the less.... Work is simply to pay for some need....passions can be anything I reckon, and are often more defining.

Im very sorry for, and very understanding of, your sitution. To have all the baggage many of us do, and then to compile it with a severe financial fear is really too much for even the strongest people, and totally unfair. I suffered a year without pay, and even to this day rely on manulife...

I think if one finds the capacity to accept or forgive, and it will generally help them to heal, or improve thier situation- I'm all for it. I can't accept or forgive my past issues/circumstances- and I know if I ran into certain people, I wouldn't control my desires to effect some justice...

I've had no such luck, I've always had syptoms, they just take prominance over one another, or alter a bit- but always there unforunately. Here's hoping you recover quickly

I hear you loud and clear- sorry it's backing up on you like this. After 8 years, I realize I'll never be anywhere near as happy/fullfilled as I had been, so I literally just try to take pride and comfort in the struggle, and just enjoy the peaks when the waves hit. It's a pretty solid...

Ah, thank you guys- looked it up, had never even known about it. Aside from brain fog/depression I couldn't relate to a single other symptom listed, but I'll mention it anyways next time I see my Dr.