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1. There are genetic markers that can inform the choice of medication for depression. We are starting to see better effectiveness than just the shotgun try each
by jitl 5y ago
1. There are genetic markers that can inform the choice of medication for depression. We are starting to see better effectiveness than just the shotgun try each one until you find an option without too many side effects.
2. I took Prozac for a 3-4 years and felt like it helped a bit, and I had very limited side effects - even good side effects. A close friend is trying Zoloft/Stratera and is having annoying side effects like muscle spasms during the first month, but those are reducing.
3. Therapy even more important than medication. Try a different therapy methodology. If it doesn’t stick for you, try adding SSRI or similar. You can always stop taking the drug.
- sillysaurusx 5y agoWhy’d you stop Prozac? I’ve been taking it about the same length.
- jitl 5y agoreasons: 0. A few well placed acid trips helped me decide that I should follow my passion instead of toiling away at The Normal Path which brought me nothing but sadness. Acid beats a lot of cognitive distortions. 1. Root of my depression was trying to do 4 years of college courses that bored me to tears and required a ton of homework. So, I dropped out to go work in tech. 2. Much of my social anxiety was gone after the time and I had learned a lot of missing social skills. My depression is back since COVID kinda wiped out all the good stuff that was going on in my life and reset things back to a lonely state. Considering starting therapy & treatment again while I figure out the life changes I should make. Anyways, take drugs thoughtfully is my best advice.
- sillysaurusx 5y agoHmm. It sounds like Prozac helped you and then you stopped taking it. Depression sucks. If you ever need someone to chat with, DM me on Twitter.