Over the course of 25 years I tried 42 different anti-depressants (practically all of them across all classes), atypicals, mood stabilizers, off-label Parkinson’s drugs, off-label anti-seizure drugs, benzodiazepines, you name it. Often multiple times (because time, age, etc) in incredible varieties of combinations, dosages, etc, etc.
The 43rd changed my life.
It’s rough, frustrating, and long but you need to keep trying keys until one (or more) fits the lock. Whether that’s these kinds of medications, ketamine, mushrooms, therapy, selling your worldly possessions and becoming a monk, whatever.
It doesn’t really matter how you do it - it’s life or death.
Yeah, off-label is something I hear a lot... and indeed it's super super frustrating
and thanks.. :)
Easily available online (at the moment) through telemedicine from places like this one https://www.joyous.team/ (no affiliation) that charges $129/mo.
It does sound interesting though.. maybe I should poke him a bit more about it.. thanks :)
It’s worth keeping in mind that long ago I was prescribed Prozac but didn’t take it consistently, so I didn’t notice any effect. It wasn’t until I did it every day for 60 days that I noticed changes. It’s like https://youtu.be/D8BZPAeCGEc?si=xjYSD9t5DprFfMRm but easier, since you just need to take a pill every day.
So keep consistent, and keep your head up. I believe in you.
some days are better than others I guess... lot of not so fun ones. that particular day was just a minefield I guess
I have something new to try though. So I guess it's something.