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Comment on How Long Should You Take Antidepressants by Jo

Jo — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:37:51 +0000

Hey. Thanks for your response, for some reason I’ve only just seen it.
Yes I wonder too. It’s been nearly 2 months now I think that I’ve been off it since my 2-day trial… but things have changed. Whenever I have coffee or alcohol now, I can feel a sort of cramping feeling in my brain, like sparks… I guess like an electric vibration, it’s difficult to describe. I’ve dramatically had to reduce my coffee intake as a result. I never used to drink much anyway but I do notice it whenever I have a beer or two. I don’t believe it’s psychological as I completely forget this happens until it happens, you know? I’m curious what you mean by a triggered response.

Comment on How Long Should You Take Antidepressants by Judy Vines

Judy Vines — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 02:53:24 +0000

I have been taking Viibryd for almost 2 years and would like to wean my brain off of this medicine. I take 20mg per day. I feel that I am drugged most of the time with this and an anti-anxiety medication Buspirone.
My primary is a great P.A. but always ready with the scripts. One time I was on at least 12! Not all for depression although seemed like Rx is the cure!
Half of 20mg Viibryd for a few days okay?
Thanks

Comment on How Long Should You Take Antidepressants by Peter Forster

Peter Forster — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:09:57 +0000

In reply to Jo. This is an very unusual response. Withdrawal is a reflection of the brain's response to the medication and that response takes days to weeks to develop. I wonder if something else could be happening. A different process might be at play: the medication might have triggered a response. Whereas withdrawal is time limited, a triggered response might last longer.

Comment on How Long Should You Take Antidepressants by Jo

Jo — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 02:32:22 +0000

This is a helpful article.
I took venlafaxine for 2 days and it just didn’t feel right at all, so I came off it. It was only 37.5mg but I’ve had horrible withdrawals – would this be expected after only taking 2 doses?! I’m into the second week off the drug now. I wasn’t depressed before I went on it, so because it didn’t agree with me, I wanted to manage the social angst I felt through psychotherapy. The experience has given me some interesting insight into my own symptoms and responses but I can’t find any literature anywhere to determine if these withdrawals should disappear soon. I feel so much worse than before I took anything.

Comment on Kelsey Schraufnagel, PsyD by Xochilt O'Leary

Xochilt O'Leary — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 21:57:00 +0000

Kelsey was my amazing therapist when she was interning in San Diego. I would love to send her a message thanking her.

Comment on Lithium Mechanism of Action by Peter Forster

Peter Forster — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:25:52 +0000

In reply to Greg Marlow. Thank you for your comment. There certainly is reason to consider the relationship between lithium, calcium, and neuronal excitability.

Comment on Lithium Mechanism of Action by Greg Marlow

Greg Marlow — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 12:18:00 +0000

Consider the effect of lithium on blood calcium levels as the mechanism of its action. Increased blood calcium levels caused by lithium reduce the excitability of neurons.

Comment on Blue Blocking Glasses for Mania by Peter Forster

Peter Forster — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:09:00 +0000

We would love to hear more from people who have tried these.

Comment on Psychiatric Consultations by Tomas Killington

Tomas Killington — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 16:22:07 +0000

I have always found it so important to seek professional help when it comes to mental health. I have many family members that have mental illness, and it is only through the help that medical professionals have rendered, they have been able to manage their illnesses.

Comment on Psychiatric Consultations by Peter Forster

Peter Forster — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 15:12:37 +0000

In reply to Dr.salma elkhashab. Dear Salma, Unfortunately we do not treat children. I would recommend that you take your daughter in to see her pediatrician who should be able to provide you with a referral.