Antidepressants and derealization or dream like state
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I've posted this here as starting benzo's or z drugs can have the same effect
ok so you've been to the GP and they have prescribed you an antidepressant, and probably told you very little about what to expect when starting these types medications.
First things first read the leaflet paying attention to allergies and cross reactions if your on other medication.
Now this is important it is possible for symptoms to get worse before it gets better. It takes a minimum of 2 weeks for theraputic levels in your blood to reach what is called peak onset. Enjoy this part because if you've taken as directed you should be feeling like you can take on the world.
You will then enter the plataeu phase. This is where you feel great, have more energy, more interest in doing things and wanting to be more social.
Next the peak onset feelings will start to dull a bit which means you are now in the theraputic stages. In other words this is how the pill is going to make you feel from day to day. You should have a follow up appointment with the Dr to see how your doing they may increase/decrease or leave the same.
Once you start taking anti depressants there is a symptom that is very common, but no one is ever told about and that is. Derealization or a dream like state.The actual definition of derealization is a feeling that one's surroundings are not real, especially as a symptom of mental disturbance. Pay no attention to the word distubance.
This dream like feeling is completely normal if not expected. It can come on at any time though you are always in control everything just feels "a bit weird" They are perfectly harmless and usually only last for a few seconds. They will disappear after a few weeks and you may have an occasional one out of the blue one day, just keep in mind that it means your meds are working like they should. Hope this helps and feel free to ask any questions.
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tootsie58 craig137
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Antidepressants are just as bad to come off as benzos.
It is a known that benzos cause depression.
And yes they make you feel what i call numb.
You will probably not be able to either laugh or cry.
So please think carefully before taking them.
BS8 tootsie58
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BS8 craig137
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craig137 BS8
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diazepam,xanax,temazepam, codeine, tramadol, Citalopram, sertraline, mirtazipine, Paroxetine, Fluoxetine, venlafaxine, Trazodone, Amitriptyline, Zolpiderm, zopiclone, omeprazole, prob missed a few. So yeah it's personal expierence. And if you read the post it was a guide as to what to expect when starting to take them. Same applies to you Tootsie. I'm trying to help people by sharing information and your both attacking me for some reason. This is a help forum agree or dissagree, but the verbal onslaught is un called for and says alot more about the both of you than it does about me. Funny thing is I woke up this morning with questions for help from BS8 this morning. How funny but BS8 you got a new friend now that you can latch onto.
tootsie58 craig137
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do to some people long term.
I also know what problems they have done to me personally.
But are we not allowed to state this.
craig137 tootsie58
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The above post tells what people may expierence when they start to take anti d's or benzos. Where does it say anything about adding another drug to the mix. Oh look it does'nt
And may I remind you BS8 you were the one that pm 22 days ago out of the blue saying I seem well informed and asked me to contact you. Don't bother me with questions again, don't email me again, that boat has long sailed.
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Your absolutely right. When I was coming of effexor (venlafaxine) after being on them for 6 years, was purgatory, where for you it was no problem. It is all in our genetic make up your brain is wired in a way like no one elses' making it completely unique. As is mine and everyone else's, that is why it's a literal mine field trying to find the right combination of medicines. It is not one size fits all.
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tess33005 craig137
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I, too, have been told off by BS8, who actually has his own web-site!
I thouoght your comments were very helpful and insightful - and who cares if it sounds like a medical text book anyway? Those who think they know better?
I don't know better but I know I'm addicted and \I am also on an anti-depressant which I plan to tail off once the diazepam is at an end - if it ever is lol.
Dragonss craig137
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