Posted by Susan J on August 11, 2003, at 12:26:07
In reply to Re: SSRIS and fatigue, posted by matthhhh on August 11, 2003, at 10:54:28
Hi,
I just wanted to empathize with the sedating effects of SSRI's. I was on Paxil for a year and it was debilitating! When I first went on it, I slept 16 hours a day, easily. I struggled to lead a normal life. I was able to, but felt miserable.
So. I quit Paxil without my doc's approval (I weaned myself, but still had some side effects), and went on Wellbutrin alone. I'm in my fourth week and I think it's working for me. I totally lost ANY sedating effect, have all my old energy back, and feel wonderful....just waiting to make sure depression doesn't come back.
Also, I've read that ecstacy use actually damages serotonin receptors by releasing HUGE amounts of serotonin (overload) and that ecstacy users could end up permanently depressed, even after stopping ecstacy use....
poster:Susan J
thread:249565
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