Re:Ask HN: What is your experience with SSRIs?
by whoosh3 on Friday July 15, 2022 @04:21PM
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I'm glad you're seeking help! Taking medication of almost any kind is a scary proposition nowadays.
I have taken many different SSRIs and SNRIs since when Prozac was released in the US. I'm not going to say they are without side effects, but I can honestly say they haven't affected my brain, with the exception of helping me feel like getting up in the morning and being productive.
I wish you the best and hope that all goes well. You might also want to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if it's available where you are. I found that really helpful, especially when it comes to my predilection for "catastrophizing". And it could help you decrease your escitalopram dose.
I have taken many different SSRIs and SNRIs since when Prozac was released in the US. I'm not going to say they are without side effects, but I can honestly say they haven't affected my brain, with the exception of helping me feel like getting up in the morning and being productive.
I wish you the best and hope that all goes well. You might also want to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if it's available where you are. I found that really helpful, especially when it comes to my predilection for "catastrophizing". And it could help you decrease your escitalopram dose.