You shouldn't take any form of medication unless it's necessary to save your life. Period. Doctors are still mostly quacks, except in some exceptional circumstances
Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction
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Re: Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction
#162I want to kill myself every second of every day, and it's been that way for 15ish years now. The only thing, fleeting as it may be, that I find worthy of doing in life is sex, and these ed side effects have kept me from exploring the potential for a world in which I don't to cease to exist or murder in the sake of nihilism. I'd rather destroy the lives of those around me or others' randomly than live without sex. It'…
I was in a similar position to you (minus the murder part). The only thing that pulled me out of it was Prozac. I wrote up my experiences here: https://twitter.com/theshawwn/status/1392213804684038150 I have sex on a regular basis, and it's not nearly as bad as these side effects make it sound. It's different, sure, but you can definitely have enjoyable sex. You need to take antidepressants every single day for at le…
Thank you for taking the time to post this. I'll take a look at your experiences and consider taking action.
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(not op) for reference, 39g of oats contains 28g of carbohydrates. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you... - The biggest influence on blood cholesterol level is the mix of fats and carbohydrates in your diet—not the amount of cholesterol you eat from food. - Although it remains important to limit the amount of cholesterol you eat, especially if you have diabetes, for most people dietary choles…
What’s up with the conflicting info on carbohydrates? Should I skip the bowl of oatmeal every morning?
This seems to be a thing for pretty much every food/nutritional category. I've decided for myself to just "ignore" the science since the definition of "healthy" seems to change so often. Instead I try to use common sense for picking my meals.
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#164SSRIs need to be obsolesced already. Screw the sexual dysfunction, how about increaased risk of suicidal ideation? How about them taking two entire weeks to work? The thing is the rest of the world doesn't seem to feel the burning desire to get as many people on them as possible and even have alternatives which aren't as limited. Reversible MAOI drugs like moclobemide have been around since the 90s and while they hav…
Not to mention the sometimes lifelong brain zaps which are truly disturbing and make trying to go to sleep a terrifying experience.
> lifelong brain zaps
Could you expand on this? Is this the "exploding head syndrome" where you have an incredibly "loud" hallucinatory experience just as you fall asleep?
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Interesting, thanks. I did do a basic consumer blood test which reported my testosterone as "normal" (whatever that means), but I should probably do a more in-depth one and check these things.
https://www.artofmanliness.com/health-fitness/health/how-to-... ^ has information on why 'normal' isn't a good range for everyone.
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Interesting, thanks. I did do a basic consumer blood test which reported my testosterone as "normal" (whatever that means), but I should probably do a more in-depth one and check these things.
https://www.artofmanliness.com/health-fitness/health/how-to-... ^ has information on why 'normal' isn't a good range for everyone.
> I’m not a doctor or a medical expert
> The Art of Manliness participates in affiliate marketing programs
Seems like a terrible resource. Much better would be blood work at your PCP (and a possible referral to an endocrinologist).
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You ever look into ketamine for treating depression? Self medicated this past weekend and had some major breakthroughs with my long time depression/suicidal intrusive thoughts. Nice thing is you don’t have to stay on it unlike other antidepressants—I would never do a medication that you have to constantly take.
Ketamine can be pretty rough on the bladder and kidneys. Please read up on the risks. It is definitely dangerous to take recreational doses several times per week - it seems that low/moderate doses every week or two avoids most of the problems while still providing therapeutic effects, but definitely keep an eye on the health of those systems, ideally with letting your doctor know so they can help. Many of users on /…
Of course, anything taken in excess has risks.
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You ever look into ketamine for treating depression? Self medicated this past weekend and had some major breakthroughs with my long time depression/suicidal intrusive thoughts. Nice thing is you don’t have to stay on it unlike other antidepressants—I would never do a medication that you have to constantly take.
I just lost a friend to Ketamine, and there is another thread on the front page about someone famous who destroyed their life with it. Ketamine seems like a miracle but a ton of people cant control their usage of it at all. Even if you think you know how addiction works, Ketamine sneaks up on you in a way cocaine, heroin, and oxytocin do not. Please be careful.
Of course, I am very responsible with my illicit drug use. Probably did < 50mg across several night and am not planning on doing it again for 6+ months. Good advice though for everyone!
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#169Earlier quoted context omitted.
You ever look into ketamine for treating depression? Self medicated this past weekend and had some major breakthroughs with my long time depression/suicidal intrusive thoughts. Nice thing is you don’t have to stay on it unlike other antidepressants—I would never do a medication that you have to constantly take.
I appreciate the concern but, honestly, it's exhausting to keep fielding 'have you tried...', 'have you looked into...', 'have you explored...' questions. I get that it comes from a good place, but I'm sharing my experience, not asking for advice. The best help you and others can offer is to just listen, instead of offering another solution. There are two replies to me in the 'have you tried' vein. I'm not aiming it…
I get what you’re saying. The only reason I suggested looking into it is because they are seeing hugely promising results (70%+ reported improving symptoms) but you only have to do a few sessions. It’s not another pill you have to take each morning.
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#170Earlier quoted context omitted.
You ever look into ketamine for treating depression? Self medicated this past weekend and had some major breakthroughs with my long time depression/suicidal intrusive thoughts. Nice thing is you don’t have to stay on it unlike other antidepressants—I would never do a medication that you have to constantly take.
"I would never do a medication that you have to constantly take." Tell that to your heart doctor when you're 70.
Probably will.