No Antidepressants

[Ocean5]

I have severe side effects to the majorty of drugs I try.

@Nighthawk I can relate all to well to his, and some meds make things so much worse. At one point I told my doctor I didn't want to try another anxiety medicine. I'm told I'm very sensitive to medicine.

Then some major triggers - I went so far downhill. I was told I have "extreme anxiety", and that higher doses can make extreme anxiety much worse. Started 12.5mg of Zoloft and it started helping in less than a week. Suppose to go up to 25mg after week or two. (also, on a benzod in afternoon and night for now.)

Also, has your doctor talked to you about GeneSigh genetic testing to find the right one? It helps direct your doctor to medicines based on the way your body metabolizes medicine - also those to avoid if possible.

 

[Nighthawk]

@Ocean5 we have spoken about the testing. There is more than one isssue at play. I don't only have bad reactions to phycatropic drugs. I was supposed to do the 21 and me test but I think I have a fear of finding out what else is wrong with me.

 

[Ocean5]

@Nighthawk My doctor gave me off-label medicines (non-phycatropic), and even had me try over counter that could help with anxiety. Bad side effects to all... It's frustrating. Since some helped.

I wish you the best.

 

[Powder]

If trauma is from early childhood, I've read that sometimes it's like you need a child dose or your inner child's consent to take it. I know it sounds wild, as theory goes.

I agree about dose-related issues. But also, if you were put on a combination, then, there is synergistic effect, meaning it's all mixed up.

For instance, taking just Prozac, lowest dose, was fine for me as needed for years. I barely used it, but it was always the only thing that helped.

But after starting the use of anti-anxiety drugs, I can NOT use Prozac at all anymore. It sends me into immediate panic attacks.

I guess the body acclimates to one drug and may then become intolerant to others. Frankly, I do NOT think Dr.'s begin to understand how they work inside the body-mind.

And I feel your frustration. Sorry.