SSRI’s why do they suck so bad but help so much?

Mostly just venting but also wanting to hear other people’s experiences. I have been on SSRI’s since I was 12. I’ve stopped and started many times between now and then. I’m now 38. I’ve been on Paxil, Lexapro, Zoloft, Prozac and Vibryd. I hate them. I get so tired on them and super dry skin, eyes, mouth, hungry all the time, sexual side effects, insomnia, weight gain. But when I’m not on them, it’s hard to function. I feel AMAzING when I first go off of them. For like 3 months. And then it all starts to creep back until I’m struggling to make it through the day. It gave me my life back at 12. And the side effects were minimal. But as I’ve gotten older I’m more sensitive to them. Is anyone else in this boat? Has anyone ever actually found an alternative that works? I’ve tried a lot of supplements and nothing gives me this relief. My eyes got so dry this last time that I got an ulcer kind of thing on one. Ugh. So I stopped and now I am spiraling with health anxiety and scrupulosity.

Tea and Honey

Date posted: 34w

I've been in Prozac for 15 plus years ? I tried going off this spring, but I couldn't handle it. My emotions were spiraling so bad. So I realizing that I need to keep taking Prozac indefinitely

OCDMM

Date posted: 34w

@Tea and Honey I hate it. I hate being on these. But there’s obviously something wrong in my chemistry if they make me feel more normal

24ozpersepho...

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 34w

Some mood stabilizers can work with depression. Have you tried other medication classes? There are SOSO many medications out there. It just takes time and patience (I feel u. I’ve been on meds since 16, and now I’m 30 and still making adjustments). It can feel defeating tho when things arent working, and I have empathy for you about that

OCDMM

Date posted: 34w

@24ozpersephonenoice Thank you. It is so frustrating. And I hate waiting a month-ish only to find out that it’s not the right thing and then start over. I’ve been taking Xanax more often and I hate that because I feel worse the next day

OCDMM

Date posted: 34w

@24ozpersephonenoice I have tried Busbar or the generic. I felt more anxious to start and then didn’t really feel like it was helping so I stopped

24ozpersepho...

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 34w

@OCDMM It’s so hard.

alex0523

Date posted: Yesterday

@OCDMM Xanax really helps me it just turns down the notch a bit if that makes sense the ocd it’s not so loud in my head

OCDMM

Date posted: Yesterday

@alex0523 I do use Xanax on occasion and it very much helps me when I’m panicking. I’ve noticed that the next day I kind of have a hangover, though, and my anxiety is really high. Higher than normal, I hate that part

macymeeks

Date posted: 34w

I feel that

🍒Kk123🍒

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 34w

Hi! I actually don’t metabolize them quick enough so they don’t work for me! I am seeing a natural doctor and I’m not a doctor but she prescribed me the below and it’s been amazing! Inositol complex by pure 2 capsules 3 times day with food so breakfast lunch and dinner NAC- 600 mg 2 pills 2 times a day I take them in afternoon and dinner also by pure Make sure you’re getting this brand or something just as good because if not you are basically wasting money! Not all vitamin companies are the same!

OCDMM

Date posted: 34w

@🍒Kk123🍒 Thank you! I have tried those two separately but while on an SSRI so not sure how effective they are solo. I just started taking the inositol again but I have to start so low because it’s hard on my stomach. I had that problem last time but I do remember that one helping

alex0523

Date posted: Yesterday

@🍒Kk123🍒 I don’t metabolize them either I got a test done I was taking enlyte but that didn’t work what is inositol ? And did I have side effects

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