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emica

Updated 3mo ago

Struggling with New Antidepressants: Is It Normal?

did anyone feel worse on a new antidepressant before feeling better?

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Based on personal experiences shared, some individuals have reported feeling worse when they first started taking new antidepressants before eventually feeling better. This includes experiencing incre...See More

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AE1406

4mo

Yes ! In 2022 I was feeling very bad the first week and day 9 I was like WOW I feel better and then better and better until I was feeling very happy after 2 months. Now in 2024 I started again and it took me 40 days to feel better, and another 40 to start feeling happier.
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mashed_potato

4mo

was it super rough for those 40 days? Also can I ask what you were taking?
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dan57

4mo

Hi i takin bupropion after a month i felt great stop taking my medication i took longer to get back on track
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Bre19

3mo

yeah me too with what they put me on
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Rose_mary_x3

4mo

Yepp that can be normal sometimes, I've had some that made me slightly nauseous on the first night or week also. With my Wellbutrin, I had a very hard time adjusting to it, & I feel it doesn't cover my depression fully, but after 2 months, the good started to outweigh the bad ! most side effects are gone, but it's not perfect. Other than that, I usually have a positive response more quickly, & you will know if it's the right one 🌼💕
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Rose_mary_x3

4mo

Sometimes you gotta try a different type of anti depressant to get the result that you need.. like for me, I know I need an SSRI to feel better, I guess that's just what my body needs. So it just depends, but don't be afraid to try a different one out. 🙏
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Bre19

3mo

yes so true I've tried so many because some didn't work
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mashed_potato

4mo

I had a pretty noticeable downfall with some of the meds I have been on, my doc took me off them when I expressed my concerns later on Years later I was able to take a gene test to see what meds work for me and a lot of the meds I was put on at first didn't metabolize well in my body. I am curious about the bupropion/wellbutrin comments tho.. I have been on this med twice and after a while its just stopped helping... has been the only med so far that did help, but then it didn't, even after upping dosage 😅
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Lunaloves

3mo

Yes
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ReignM2005

3mo

It depends what medication you are referring to and personal experience

The content in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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