Posted by Twinleaf on December 30, 2011, at 0:29:11
I agree with you about the SSRIs. I took Prozac, Paxil and Lexapro for a total of seven years. They all helped some by blunting emotional pain, but I developed suicidal thoughts which I had never had before, and became sexless and sort of indifferent to everything. It took about two years after stopping them before I felt like my old self - depressed but alive. I would personally never take them again. ( I don't mean to undermine anyone else who is getting some real help from them).
I also agree about the APs. I have taken Zyprexa for emotional emergencies, and it has really helped me get grounded fairly quickly. I find that it reduces anxiety very well and hrlps me regain confidence in my ability to cope with stressors effectively. It seems to banish that horrible sense of helplessness that accompanies the crises.. But it's terrible for weight gain! Recently, I have been taking Metformin every day; on average, i take Zyprexa about once a month. How often do you take Risperdal now?
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