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Re: Premier Mental Health Mutual Support Thread

411 by strontiumtom
jorsh wrote: Thu Jul 31, 2025 5:32 pm all my best to you. <3
Thanks Josh x
eephus wrote: Are you tapering? Probably they're all diff. I tried cold turkey with Lexapro and it was suboptimal. Taper was fine. Wasn't on a high dose.

I started taking L-theanine for sleeping and stuff, and I like it so much that I'm taking it 100mg 2x/day now. It is supposed to do a bunch of good stuff--calming, promotes focus, plays well with caffeine--and I have to say it seems to work. I'm drinking 1/3 as much coffee, sleeping better, working on things in a focused way. It reminds me of a lite version of what it was like to start taking Lexapro when I really needed it, only no side effects, which is why I bring it up.

GOOD LUCK
Oh that's a good shout, thank you. I'm trying to not have much of anything except the odd cup of coffee right now. Just trying to figure out what a baseline actually is these days, but I'll gladly give that a go. Yes, tapered like a MF, I'm guessing it's taking a while due to the longevity of use? Bit easier every day though.

Re: Premier Mental Health Mutual Support Thread

412 by Frankie99
My experience with coming off SSRI's was tumultuous and emotional. I wish that I'd told my doc that it was as hard as it was, maybe he could have helped? Dunno, but it's not an easy thing to do - wishing you luck.

I don't want to give you an out, but there's no shame in needing them. People often thing the "best" version of themself is the unmedicated version, and lemme tell ya, that's not always true!

But you know you best.

Re: Premier Mental Health Mutual Support Thread

413 by Gramsci
strontiumtom wrote: Mon Jul 28, 2025 5:36 am Love to everyone on here, I hope everyone is doing okay.

I'm coming off anti-depressants at the moment, which is pretty gnarly. I've been on them since I had a horrible run of things in 2010, and they've undoubtedly kept me on this planet, but it's time to try life without them, I think. I tried to come off them about 3 years ago, which didn't go well at all. I'm hoping fate gives me a better run of things this time!

I'm getting a lot of brain zaps, dissociation and fluctuating mood. Hopefully it will calm down soon.
Good luck. Not that easy after 15 odd years.

Only as a complimentary maybe try and start a mindfulness meditation practice. I’d recommend maybe getting this happening first. Buddhism is kind of metaphor galore but there’s an expression about starting a practice once you’re in the middle of something is like pitching a tent in a storm.

I’ve found a practice great for learning to not associate with thoughts, which is basically the entire idea behind this kind of meditation.

Anyhoo, it helped me. Might help you.

All the best.
clocker bob may 30, 2006 wrote:I think the possibility of interbreeding between an earthly species and an extraterrestrial species is as believable as any other explanation for the existence of George W. Bush.

Re: Premier Mental Health Mutual Support Thread

416 by Gramsci
Vibracobra wrote: Tue Aug 05, 2025 2:42 pm Do exercise. As much as you can. Even if you hate it. Body is smart and rewards you with dopamine and shit.
Another very good tip. I’ve had a doctor prescribe a gym membership paid by the NHS in the mid 00s. But now I walk 5km to and from work everyday, rain or shine. Even a thirty minute walk everyday will do wonders.
clocker bob may 30, 2006 wrote:I think the possibility of interbreeding between an earthly species and an extraterrestrial species is as believable as any other explanation for the existence of George W. Bush.

Re: Premier Mental Health Mutual Support Thread

417 by enframed
Vibracobra wrote: Tue Aug 05, 2025 2:42 pm Do exercise. As much as you can. Even if you hate it. Body is smart and rewards you with dopamine and shit.
Not sure how old we all are here, but this is especially important as you age, at some point you start losing muscle, we all do.

Six months ago I noticed that carrying a full wine bag (+/- 50lb) from my house to my car, and from car to account, &c, was beginning to require more effort. Two months at the gym only twice a week, for a total of two hours a week, and I'm noticeably stronger.
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Re: Premier Mental Health Mutual Support Thread

418 by Jodi_Ess
eephus wrote: Fri Aug 01, 2025 12:40 pm I started taking L-theanine for sleeping and stuff
The microdose gummies I sometime use during the week when I need to make sure I sleep through the night have L-theanine in them (and some other stuff) and I was hella skeptical, but they seem to work a little better than the ones I have without.

Excercise = good. I don't do enough of it, for...reasons.
Am I a real curator yet?

Re: Premier Mental Health Mutual Support Thread

419 by Gramsci
A close friend back in New Zealand committed suicide this weekend. Honestly, completely floored. I saw him this summer in London. He’s always been super chilled, has a family. His wife is a good friend as well.

Stay safe everyone.
clocker bob may 30, 2006 wrote:I think the possibility of interbreeding between an earthly species and an extraterrestrial species is as believable as any other explanation for the existence of George W. Bush.
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