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"Here's a breakdown of mental health support options: Samaritans: Phone: 116 123 (free, 24/7) Website: Samaritans NHS Talking Therapies: For: People in England aged 18 or over Conditions treated: Depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, PTSD, etc. How to access: Speak to your GP or contact the talking therapies service directly Mind website Mind Legal Advice: For: Legal advice related to mental health, mental capacity, community care, human rights, and discrimination/equality Hub of Hope: For: Finding local mental health charities Website: Hub of Hope National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: For: Compassionate and understanding support for those with mental health concerns or thoughts of suicide Phone: 0800 587 0800 Hours: 6 pm - midnight, every day 111 " Good on you for posting this!👏👏👏 | |||
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"Forgive me for saying, (only an opinion) I think anti depressants are being over prescribed. I understand they help people but I can't help think that doctors or other medical professionals just use them as the easy option.🤔 " Unfortunately the best (combined) help is therapy. This is either expensive or has a long waiting list. | |||
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"Forgive me for saying, (only an opinion) I think anti depressants are being over prescribed. I understand they help people but I can't help think that doctors or other medical professionals just use them as the easy option.🤔 Unfortunately the best (combined) help is therapy. This is either expensive or has a long waiting list." Yeah, I know you're right... It annoys me that the government ( won't mention who) made such huge cut backs in social treatment. The ripple effect is massive and will take years to recover, if it ever does 😔 | |||
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"When I was going through my divorce my gp wanted to put me on it and I took it for over a week but for me I didn’t like the detachment feeling…" That's exactly what in talking about...I can understand that given your situation you may have been feeling down and awful (who could possibly blame you) however it's more of an emotional distressed state (situationally) as opposed to a depressed (especially clinically) state. The symptoms are similar however the causes are completely different. I think sometimes doctors miss this and simply just sign a prescription for ease. 🤔 | |||
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"I've had diazepam, dothiepin, fluoxitine and now sertraline. I thought sertraline was by far the best but of course this is a very individual thing. The one thing that trumps the lot is talking over a coffee or beer with my closest friends and sharing our hopes and fears. That is the best therapy of all. " Which is why talking therapies are advocated. As a society many people have lost the social support of family/neighbours/friends compared to decades ago. We are a fractured society. | |||
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"I was prescribed these and took them for a few months they made me suicidle basically i stopped them straight away! Doctors dont care anymore they will give u anything they get paid either way! " I hope you found strategies that work. | |||
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"I was prescribed setraline at first, didn't feel like they were doing anything, then they switched me to metazipine (my apologies for spelling that completely wrong) they definitely helped me sleep but damn did i feel crap during the day. I've stopped taking them (my own choice) I definitely don't feel as blah during the day and some days do feel like I'm winning the fight...to be honest I've not talked to anyone about this really as I don't know what to do ,do I go back and ask for something different again or do I go on without anything..I just don't want to be taking them all my life that's one of my worries "It will be dependent on the cause(s) of the depression to how long you'll be on them. If you have made headway yourself, acknowledge that. Must add, don't ever use alcohol as a strategy. It is a depressant. | |||
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"There are so many anti-depressants being prescribed. The thread Sertraline was so popular, and hopefully helpful, it'd be good to continue." Great work keeping it going When I first created the discussion a while ago it struck me as no one was talking about the side effects and I knew if I had something other would to so thought why no start a dialogue | |||
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"There are so many anti-depressants being prescribed. The thread Sertraline was so popular, and hopefully helpful, it'd be good to continue. Great work keeping it going When I first created the discussion a while ago it struck me as no one was talking about the side effects and I knew if I had something other would to so thought why no start a dialogue " The more it is talked about means it loses its stigma. | |||
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"Forgive me for saying, (only an opinion) I think anti depressants are being over prescribed. I understand they help people but I can't help think that doctors or other medical professionals just use them as the easy option.🤔 " Absolutely, gut health, brain injury and poor breathing techniques all add more sediment to this muddy pool of low moods. | |||
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"Thanks for the info I?am on cipramil" Which is a brand of the generic citalopram. | |||
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"I've had diazepam, dothiepin, fluoxitine and now sertraline. I thought sertraline was by far the best but of course this is a very individual thing. The one thing that trumps the lot is talking over a coffee or beer with my closest friends and sharing our hopes and fears. That is the best therapy of all. " I could not agree more | |||
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"I've had diazepam, dothiepin, fluoxitine and now sertraline. I thought sertraline was by far the best but of course this is a very individual thing. The one thing that trumps the lot is talking over a coffee or beer with my closest friends and sharing our hopes and fears. That is the best therapy of all. Which is why talking therapies are advocated. As a society many people have lost the social support of family/neighbours/friends compared to decades ago. We are a fractured society." I agree totally. I feel lonely a lot even when I was in a relationship. Family 200 miles away. Winter is always hardest for be, quite I get SAD, plus all my social life is summer based, cricket, golf etc. I do walking football and they have a good social side too. Lots of blokes in the group struggle with mental health. | |||
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"I've had diazepam, dothiepin, fluoxitine and now sertraline. I thought sertraline was by far the best but of course this is a very individual thing. The one thing that trumps the lot is talking over a coffee or beer with my closest friends and sharing our hopes and fears. That is the best therapy of all. I could not agree more" Therapy also takes place in, pubs cafes, allotments, sheds, riverbanks and even hill climbs. | |||
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"I have been depressed and was sertaline, for me getting back to normal was finding what made ne depressed and removing it from my life Hope that helps someone " This has to be the ultimate goal... Addressing the cause, won't be easy though! Well done!👍👏👏 | |||
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"Perhaps, but for some of us who suffer from neurochemical imbalances, they really are the only option. Either that or accept the fact we'll never feel normal. Mental illnesses aren't things that can be understood by anyone who's never suffered them. " This, completely agree ❤️ | |||
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"Recently I have come off sertraline. Have been on it for several years and although slowly the dose had to be increased it kept me steady. Things started to go wrong again last year with the loss of my job and then the sudden loss of my girlfriend of 18 years. Xmas was a particularly horrible time. I was maxed out on sertraline. So they have swapped me. Now on venlafaxine. Early days." This medication can increase blood pressure, so do allow the GP to keep an eye on it. | |||
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"Here's a breakdown of mental health support options: Samaritans: Phone: 116 123 (free, 24/7) Website: Samaritans NHS Talking Therapies: For: People in England aged 18 or over Conditions treated: Depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, PTSD, etc. How to access: Speak to your GP or contact the talking therapies service directly Mind website Mind Legal Advice: For: Legal advice related to mental health, mental capacity, community care, human rights, and discrimination/equality Hub of Hope: For: Finding local mental health charities Website: Hub of Hope National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: For: Compassionate and understanding support for those with mental health concerns or thoughts of suicide Phone: 0800 587 0800 Hours: 6 pm - midnight, every day 111 " Brilliant 👏👏 | |||
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"Perhaps, but for some of us who suffer from neurochemical imbalances, they really are the only option. Either that or accept the fact we'll never feel normal. Mental illnesses aren't things that can be understood by anyone who's never suffered them. " I was referring to this comment  | |||
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"I've been on sertraline for years for stress and anxiety I also get panic attacks, suddenly and for no reason My sleeping is shit My libido is shit When I met my wife sex was awesome Now we hardly have it and when I do get aroused usually end up a limp dick after a short while This has taken a toll on our marriage My wife is on them as well I tried to come off them once,as advised by my gp but started being ill again This year I've been slowly cutting down each month This month, trying 50mg see what happens I hope my sex life improves Miss it" I’m doing the same, been taking half a tablet for 5 weeks now with the option to take a full one if I have a jittery day. Going ok so far and libedo is definitely up. Good luck, hope it goes well for you | |||
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"Just been prescribed setraline for depression was on fluoxetine for years started on one a day and last year was put up to 3 a day but things got worse and worse nearly cost me my job and marriage after the fluoxetine I was put on citalepram or however you spell it these didn’t work for me hence now on setraline haven’t had any side effects apart from not sleeping " If you can’t sleep take them in the morning | |||
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"Was on sertraline it was aeful it killed the sex life couldnt maintain erection couldnt cum went citalopram lower dose resulting worse effects for sexlife i struggle to wank "I feel your pain I’ve not cum in weeks but I randomly get hard a lot now and it stays for ages can get embarrassing when out shopping ect | |||
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"Forgive me for saying, (only an opinion) I think anti depressants are being over prescribed. I understand they help people but I can't help think that doctors or other medical professionals just use them as the easy option.🤔 " I think you have much to learn | |||
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"I've had diazepam, dothiepin, fluoxitine and now sertraline. I thought sertraline was by far the best but of course this is a very individual thing. The one thing that trumps the lot is talking over a coffee or beer with my closest friends and sharing our hopes and fears. That is the best therapy of all. " Definitely this - I’m on Citalopram - was diagnosed with CPTSD about 16 months ago - doseage has been up and down over the years. Have to agree a good support network has always worked better than meds | |||
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"I have been depressed and was sertaline, for me getting back to normal was finding what made ne depressed and removing it from my life Hope that helps someone " Excellent advice, for years I thought I knew my causes, from my childhood mainly, but all the time the real causes were all around me. My job, but incredibly, my wife, her kids and family. I walked away from the lot and 3 years later I have a new job and home in a new town but unfortunately I will never trust a woman in a relationship again. No offence intended, this is my story. I’m still depressed because the divorce was horrific not to mention expensive, lost my mum suddenly at Xmas, 2023/24 was a bad time. Sertralin screwed with my memory then had venlafaxine but couldn’t take enough so now on Vencarm which is the slow release version of the above. I still get shit days when I don’t get out of bed, and I mean not even to pee or eat. | |||
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"Perhaps, but for some of us who suffer from neurochemical imbalances, they really are the only option. Either that or accept the fact we'll never feel normal. Mental illnesses aren't things that can be understood by anyone who's never suffered them. This, completely agree ❤️" Ditto. | |||
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"I've been on sertraline for years for stress and anxiety I also get panic attacks, suddenly and for no reason My sleeping is shit My libido is shit When I met my wife sex was awesome Now we hardly have it and when I do get aroused usually end up a limp dick after a short while This has taken a toll on our marriage My wife is on them as well I tried to come off them once,as advised by my gp but started being ill again This year I've been slowly cutting down each month This month, trying 50mg see what happens I hope my sex life improves Miss it" Exactly the same here with the sex. Solid as a rock and pumping away and then it just disappears. I can’t cum anymore. And the worst thing is, you have to explain this to the person that you’re just about to try and fuck rather than go limp and suffer the embarrassment. | |||
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"Fresh air, being out in the daylight, excercise, watching/listening to something that makes me laugh. These are all the natural methods I use to combat depression" You’re very fortunate | |||
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"Was on sertraline it was aeful it killed the sex life couldnt maintain erection couldnt cum went citalopram lower dose resulting worse effects for sexlife i struggle to wank "I’m with you mate. If I thought it would work I would try and come off but I worry I’m not yet strong enough. Also I’ve read that the sex problems may be permanent even if you come off. | |||
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"I've been on sertraline for years for stress and anxiety I also get panic attacks, suddenly and for no reason My sleeping is shit My libido is shit When I met my wife sex was awesome Now we hardly have it and when I do get aroused usually end up a limp dick after a short while This has taken a toll on our marriage My wife is on them as well I tried to come off them once,as advised by my gp but started being ill again This year I've been slowly cutting down each month This month, trying 50mg see what happens I hope my sex life improves Miss it Exactly the same here with the sex. Solid as a rock and pumping away and then it just disappears. I can’t cum anymore. And the worst thing is, you have to explain this to the person that you’re just about to try and fuck rather than go limp and suffer the embarrassment. " I also have had libido problems (and night sweats and insomnia) with sertraline— so much so I’ve reduced my dosage from 150mg a day to 100mg. I want to reduce it further to 50mg but the GP was clear that the dose has to be lowered incrementally. In terms of other ways to counteract the side effects on sex, as well as viagra/cialis before intercourse, try taking 30mg of zinc and a vitamin B6 supplement each day. I’ve been doing so for two weeks now and I’ve already noticed a firmer, more engorged erection. Can get harder more quickly too. | |||
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"I’ve heard zinc is good for helping keep erections Setraline virtually destroyed my libido.. I weaned off asap .. awful drug " Terrible drug. | |||
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"You’re very fortunate "And also probably not suffering from severe clinical depression
Isn’t it great when people aren’t the same but think they know best? | |||
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" Mirtazpine just made me eat. I put on about 2 stone so had to stop. " Could that help boost the appetites of anorexics? | |||
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" Mirtazpine just made me eat. I put on about 2 stone so had to stop. Could that help boost the appetites of anorexics?"  | |||
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" Mirtazpine just made me eat. I put on about 2 stone so had to stop. Could that help boost the appetites of anorexics? "That was a serious question. Viagra is a heart medication first and an ED treatment second, as that was one the side effects. | |||
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"[Removed by poster at 07/05/25 23:54:42]" Well done you, having a supportive boss is the gamechanger, that you can't get on prescription. | |||
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"Tried mirtazapine and sertraline, both had unbearable side effects Now on citalopram which isn't any better. Very low libido, no appetite, insomnia, when I do sleep I have bloody awful and confusing dreams - usually involving things going extremely wrong in a big way "I would hope all this should ease. I am now 6 weeks on sertraline and libido has returned, I am cumming quicker, but can still go over an hour! Weird dreams have eased, but I have always had weird dreams. Keep fighting you will get there. | |||
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"I find exercise is the best way for me to cope and clear my head. I'm not much of a talker, just like most men, so going for a run, out for a cycle, or playing football really helps." Totally agree. Exercise is greatly underestimated as far as I can see. | |||
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"Tried mirtazapine and sertraline, both had unbearable side effects Now on citalopram which isn't any better. Very low libido, no appetite, insomnia, when I do sleep I have bloody awful and confusing dreams - usually involving things going extremely wrong in a big way
I would hope all this should ease. I am now 6 weeks on sertraline and libido has returned, I am cumming quicker, but can still go over an hour! Weird dreams have eased, but I have always had weird dreams. Keep fighting you will get there. "Thanks. I was fine until coming back from Ukraine on last stint as a frontline aid volunteer (wife was fine with me going there btw, and with BBC coming to house to film me packing med gear a few hours before I left on first trip March 2022). Since then I've found out my son isn't mine, she became extremely hostile and narcissistic - projecting everything onto me, deprived (I've nicked) me of my share of a substantial (£400k+) inheritance, turned my friends and family against me and made homeless with the clothes on my back and £6 in my pocket. Maybe, just maybe, that's why I became sui.ci.dal and extremely depressed? | |||
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"Tried mirtazapine and sertraline, both had unbearable side effects Now on citalopram which isn't any better. Very low libido, no appetite, insomnia, when I do sleep I have bloody awful and confusing dreams - usually involving things going extremely wrong in a big way
I would hope all this should ease. I am now 6 weeks on sertraline and libido has returned, I am cumming quicker, but can still go over an hour! Weird dreams have eased, but I have always had weird dreams. Keep fighting you will get there.
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I was fine until coming back from Ukraine on last stint as a frontline aid volunteer (wife was fine with me going there btw, and with BBC coming to house to film me packing med gear a few hours before I left on first trip March 2022).
Since then I've found out my son isn't mine, she became extremely hostile and narcissistic - projecting everything onto me, deprived (I've nicked) me of my share of a substantial (£400k+) inheritance, turned my friends and family against me and made homeless with the clothes on my back and £6 in my pocket. Maybe, just maybe, that's why I became sui.ci.dal and extremely depressed? "ie knicked, not I've knicked | |||
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"I find exercise is the best way for me to cope and clear my head. I'm not much of a talker, just like most men, so going for a run, out for a cycle, or playing football really helps. Totally agree. Exercise is greatly underestimated as far as I can see." Yes, helps gets those endorphins flowing. Does help. Even just walking can be of benefit. | |||
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"Here's a breakdown of mental health support options: Samaritans: Phone: 116 123 (free, 24/7) Website: Samaritans NHS Talking Therapies: For: People in England aged 18 or over Conditions treated: Depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, PTSD, etc. How to access: Speak to your GP or contact the talking therapies service directly Mind website Mind Legal Advice: For: Legal advice related to mental health, mental capacity, community care, human rights, and discrimination/equality Hub of Hope: For: Finding local mental health charities Website: Hub of Hope National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: For: Compassionate and understanding support for those with mental health concerns or thoughts of suicide Phone: 0800 587 0800 Hours: 6 pm - midnight, every day 111 " if anyone is in need of an ear to listen I'm hear | |||
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