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Ive never done psych meds before but after my hiv diagnosis Ive decided to give it a go and try efexor, which just numbed me instead of heal me, and also oxycarbazepine, which instead of making me calm and collected, put me in a state of suicidal ideation/ anger/ rage/lashing out1 the exact opposite of what it was supposed to do. Im thinking about going down the road of just taking my anitiviral and thats it- I guess my broader question is have antidepressants really helped heal you or have… read more
Pepe I have had pretty good luck with paroxetine ( paxil). After going through a bunch of antidepressants paroxetine was the one that worked for me.
Whether it be our physical, mental, or spiritual selves, sometimes we find ourselves overwhelmed by it all.
What are some of the things that you do to escape or help you out?
I get on a flaky website devoted to helping people cope with illnesses. 🤠.
After reading what others are up against and trying to keep the focus on gratitude and hope, I return to my own life and do… read more
Just curious..... Do any of you take antidepressants in addition to your HIV meds? If so are there any additional side effects??
I was prescribed them 13 years after contracting HIV As a result of the issues I faced following TB meningitis. Since this illness I’ve found that I’m far more emotionally susceptible and the… read more
Have used Klonopin 1 mg at night before for sleep and 1/2 during the day as needed I am see my new psychiatrist Wednesday and will ask her, I checked it with my current medicines and they say the dose will be adjusted according to how it is eliminated in my system.
Hi, I used it when I quit smoking cigarettes and it worked well for me. I slept well and I only took one tablet. If I'd taken two as prescribed, I'd probably have slept a week. I've always been on the… read more
Both in male and female, Age can play a factor in our libido. Has HIV or any other factors affected yours?
@A myHIVteam Member. My SSRI (paroxetine) didn't affect my erection, but it did affect my ability to climax. I went from fast & furious to cruising all night long. I always thought, "What a great… read more
With our HIV medication becoming more advanced some of us take other pills for our ailments. How many pills do you take a day?
Thanks be to God I finally got a Chiropractor who listened to what I was telling him. He didn't look at me crossed eyed and think I was totally bonkers. In fact the next visit he was happy to see… read more
For all the long term survivors what has helped speed your recovery from hiv or help keep you healthy... Im undetectable but i fear im getting sick still...
Just good old fashioned self care and motivation. Finding balance in your life with your family, in-laws, friends, co-workers, eating healthy with occasional junk food binges, taking medications… read more
My HIV specialist put me on a dose of sertraline and I am just curious about what to expect , as I dont usually use antidepressants. In my case I have severe cptsd & social anxiety that ive already been addressing , but feel hopeful this might help me out more.
@A myHIVteam Member. Build from the ground up!
December 1 is worlds aids day if gilead,Janssen,vivv,etc came to your door what would you say to these drug companies? I would say what took you so long the science has always been there on drug treatments what was the hold up
@A myHIVteam Member. I was just hoping to balance out the insanity you had posted for @A myHIVteam Member. Sorry you were offended. 🤠
Hey all!! Just wondered if anyone has experienced Any form of depression since being diagnosed? I was diagnosed 5 years ago, all ok until the past year when I have started to notice changes. Just seeing what helped anyone.
Hugs to all 😁
I recommend that everyone with depression and/Or anxiety read Lost Connections by Johann Hari
