# \#Depression **URL:** https://community.patient.info/tag/depression/499.md [Latest](https://community.patient.info/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.patient.info/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.patient.info/tags.md) --- ## [URGENT HELP Venlafaxine 150mg](https://community.patient.info/t/urgent-help-venlafaxine-150mg/958857)
**Author:** [@Jack1](https://community.patient.info/u/Jack1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [10 August 2026 18:05 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/urgent-help-venlafaxine-150mg/958857 "2026-08-10T18:05:23Z")
Hi all, Need some urgent advice or help. Suffering with extremely bad anxiety and depression since last September. Long story short was on sertraline for 6 years but was having very bad sexual side effects so decided to… --- ## [Venlafaxine 150 Looking for Advice and support](https://community.patient.info/t/venlafaxine-150-looking-for-advice-and-support/973483)
**Author:** [@jan4328](https://community.patient.info/u/jan4328)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2026 22:33 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/venlafaxine-150-looking-for-advice-and-support/973483 "2026-07-09T22:33:32Z")
Hi, Everyone, I have now been taking Venlafaxine 150 for 3 Months, and they have calmed down my Anxiety, but I am stil getting moody I am wondering, if I go on a higher dose, would my moods stabilise, Any advice, wou… --- ## [Anyone came off citalopram and went onto Fluoxetine](https://community.patient.info/t/anyone-came-off-citalopram-and-went-onto-fluoxetine/954652)
**Author:** [@Aitchdee11](https://community.patient.info/u/Aitchdee11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2026 00:55 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/anyone-came-off-citalopram-and-went-onto-fluoxetine/954652 "2026-06-27T00:55:15Z")
I have been advised by my GP to come off citalopram and try fluoxetine . any help would be much appreciated. --- ## [Guidance please on stopping Escatalipram](https://community.patient.info/t/guidance-please-on-stopping-escatalipram/953358)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_913971](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_913971)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 June 2026 16:33 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/guidance-please-on-stopping-escatalipram/953358 "2026-06-16T16:33:14Z")
have been on 15mg of this tablet for around 8 years. Having just spoken with doc re terrible anxiety I’m experiencing at present she has suggested changing tablets. Before this can happen though I need to get down to 5mg… --- ## [Depression, Sertraline and being scared](https://community.patient.info/t/depression-sertraline-and-being-scared/912526)
**Author:** [@dmp](https://community.patient.info/u/dmp)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [16 June 2026 07:04 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/depression-sertraline-and-being-scared/912526 "2026-06-16T07:04:38Z")
Well I’m not sure where to start. I’ve recently been diagnosed with depression and put on 50mg of Sertraline. My wife has told me for years that I was, and that I should go to the doctors but I always felt too strong to … --- ## [Still suffering with intrusive/depressive thoughts](https://community.patient.info/t/still-suffering-with-intrusive-depressive-thoughts/674095)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1191475](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1191475)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [13 June 2026 13:27 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/still-suffering-with-intrusive-depressive-thoughts/674095 "2026-06-13T13:27:01Z")
Well i'm back and still struggling-god when did life get so hard!! 😫 Know people have it lots worse but i know it's one of the toughest times of my life, battling through all the horrible symptoms of depression (negative… --- ## [Depression - What's Normal?](https://community.patient.info/t/depression-what-s-normal/339267)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_495332](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_495332)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2026 15:17 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/depression-what-s-normal/339267 "2026-05-27T15:17:18Z")
I have suffered with depression for the last 8 months. I take Mirtazapine, 30mg for 10 weeks, Venłafaxine, 225mg for 4 weeks and Quetiapine, 100mg for 2 weeks. This is my first bout of major depression and I'd really a… --- ## [Years of therapy and I still can't escape the fear. What am I missing?](https://community.patient.info/t/years-of-therapy-and-i-still-cant-escape-the-fear-what-am-i-missing/915547)
**Author:** [@Julia\_Abraham](https://community.patient.info/u/Julia_Abraham)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [25 May 2026 17:42 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/years-of-therapy-and-i-still-cant-escape-the-fear-what-am-i-missing/915547 "2026-05-25T17:42:07Z")
I don’t know if this makes sense, but despite consistent therapy, my brain still operates from a place of fear rather than logic or freedom. Therapy has helped me enormously with depression, addiction, and anxiety, but t… --- ## [Nothings working antidepressant wise](https://community.patient.info/t/nothings-working-antidepressant-wise/903567)
**Author:** [@Moonmoon](https://community.patient.info/u/Moonmoon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 April 2026 21:46 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/nothings-working-antidepressant-wise/903567 "2026-04-23T21:46:39Z")
I’ve been on Venaflaxine for almost a year now I believe, but nothing seems to be working. I have tried everything I’ve been offered and it always ends up not working after a while. and no, no CBT or anything like that … --- ## [Week 10 - 15mg Citalopram (Anxiety)](https://community.patient.info/t/week-10-15mg-citalopram-anxiety/909600)
**Author:** [@fiestadrive](https://community.patient.info/u/fiestadrive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 April 2026 16:59 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/week-10-15mg-citalopram-anxiety/909600 "2026-04-19T16:59:06Z")
First timer here… Six weeks on 10mg citalopram all seemed to be going well, until additional work pressure and couldn’t cope with the stress and had a dip. GP upped dose to 15mg and now on week 10, been having a few… --- ## [Citalopram brand change](https://community.patient.info/t/citalopram-brand-change/907939)
**Author:** [@Kimbo](https://community.patient.info/u/Kimbo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 April 2026 16:58 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/citalopram-brand-change/907939 "2026-04-14T16:58:41Z")
I increased my dose from 30-40mg on 1st January was feeling really good and well on the way to recovery, until about 3 weeks ago when I feel I suffered a setback. The only thing I did differently was I discovered my Ci… --- ## [I face BDD, how do I get better?](https://community.patient.info/t/i-face-bdd-how-do-i-get-better/907743)
**Author:** [@Astor](https://community.patient.info/u/Astor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 April 2026 02:28 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/i-face-bdd-how-do-i-get-better/907743 "2026-04-14T02:28:56Z")
I’ve had BDD for a good few years. It’s affected everything. I’ve avoided connection, love, the outside world - just to feel safe. And yet, in the inside its is still nauseating to sit with. Sometimes (most of the time) … --- ## [Is this normal?](https://community.patient.info/t/is-this-normal/898676)
**Author:** [@Bill129](https://community.patient.info/u/Bill129)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 March 2026 14:01 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/is-this-normal/898676 "2026-03-30T14:01:00Z")
I was taking prozac (fluoxetine) 20mg a day for 5 weeks. 10 days ago I stopped because the muscle ache & twitching was driving me crazy. The twitching still persists 10 days after stopping. Is this normal? --- ## [Venlafaxine and Lamotrigine](https://community.patient.info/t/venlafaxine-and-lamotrigine/894013)
**Author:** [@Keath\_G](https://community.patient.info/u/Keath_G)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [30 March 2026 08:50 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/venlafaxine-and-lamotrigine/894013 "2026-03-30T08:50:25Z")
Hi there, Has anyone taken venla and lamotrigine (Epitec - a mood stabiliser) together and what was your experience like? I’m concerned about being blunted and not feeling my emotions --- ## [Tapering pregabalin. Support?](https://community.patient.info/t/tapering-pregabalin-support/881284)
**Author:** [@AureliaArgentina](https://community.patient.info/u/AureliaArgentina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 March 2026 11:16 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/tapering-pregabalin-support/881284 "2026-03-26T11:16:15Z")
Hello, my name is Aurelia. I have been on Pregabalin (Lyrica) for 10 years at this point (2016) and it was originally prescribed for GAD which was resistant to virtually every other medication I was trialed upon. The dos… --- ## [Rapid weight gain after stopping venlafaxine](https://community.patient.info/t/rapid-weight-gain-after-stopping-venlafaxine/564278)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_539515](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_539515)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [10 March 2026 21:59 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/rapid-weight-gain-after-stopping-venlafaxine/564278 "2026-03-10T21:59:17Z")
Hi there, I've gained weight over the past 6 weeks after coming off of venlafaxine - I was on it on and off for 5 years. I thought it was due to the supplements I started taking (5htp, l-tyrosine, vit b complex) but I'v… --- ## [Surviving the side effects while maintaining your job?](https://community.patient.info/t/surviving-the-side-effects-while-maintaining-your-job/663446)
**Author:** [@anon87974465](https://community.patient.info/u/anon87974465)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [14 February 2026 10:05 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/surviving-the-side-effects-while-maintaining-your-job/663446 "2026-02-14T10:05:47Z")
Hey everyone. Need some advice. I’m 12-days in to taking Prozac 20mg. The side effects have been rough to say the least. Nausea, tired, and heightened anxiety/stress. Bad! Question. How do you survive the side eff… --- ## [Anxiety when starting Quetiapine extended-release?](https://community.patient.info/t/anxiety-when-starting-quetiapine-extended-release/864780)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1476139](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1476139)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 January 2026 21:10 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/anxiety-when-starting-quetiapine-extended-release/864780 "2026-01-31T21:10:05Z")
I often had anxiety in my life and it was under control with the Venlafaxine 150mg XL but the Venlafaxine wasn’t really helping with depression so Quetiapine 50mg XL was added. 3 days in I feel a bit anxious, I wonder if… --- ## [Ive been given 10mg of citalopram to take](https://community.patient.info/t/ive-been-given-10mg-of-citalopram-to-take/864706)
**Author:** [@Carolann\_Gordon](https://community.patient.info/u/Carolann_Gordon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [31 January 2026 20:11 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/ive-been-given-10mg-of-citalopram-to-take/864706 "2026-01-31T20:11:10Z")
I have been prescribed 10mg of citalopram to take and I’m absolutely terrified. I’ve had them for 3 weeks and as much as I know I really need them .side effects and the thought of getting worse stops me. Any positive sto… --- ## [What medication have people found that works better for them](https://community.patient.info/t/what-medication-have-people-found-that-works-better-for-them/851466)
**Author:** [@Shaun\_Richardson](https://community.patient.info/u/Shaun_Richardson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 January 2026 17:11 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/what-medication-have-people-found-that-works-better-for-them/851466 "2026-01-14T17:11:50Z")
what medication have you found best for your mental health and depression --- ## [Return of severe symptoms following change from capsule to tablet](https://community.patient.info/t/return-of-severe-symptoms-following-change-from-capsule-to-tablet/849383)
**Author:** [@Jane\_Goddard](https://community.patient.info/u/Jane_Goddard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 January 2026 11:16 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/return-of-severe-symptoms-following-change-from-capsule-to-tablet/849383 "2026-01-06T11:16:20Z")
I found this forum when I was researching an issue about my Venlafaxine 150mg tablets. I asked if anyone had a return of symptoms when being changed from capsules to tablets. A result came up from this forum but h fortu… --- ## [Sertraline-tried to taper off but had a relapse](https://community.patient.info/t/sertraline-tried-to-taper-off-but-had-a-relapse/847779)
**Author:** [@Sazza\_mac](https://community.patient.info/u/Sazza_mac)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [6 January 2026 00:09 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/sertraline-tried-to-taper-off-but-had-a-relapse/847779 "2026-01-06T00:09:41Z")
Hi everyone. Just reaching out to see if anyone been through something similar and how they managed. I have been on sertraline for depression and anxiety for a few years. Was on 100mg and tried to taper off, around the … --- ## [Terrifying physical symptoms despite normal tests. Don’t know what to believe and fear I have an undiagnosed condition](https://community.patient.info/t/terrifying-physical-symptoms-despite-normal-tests-don-t-know-what-to-believe-and-fear-i-have-an-undiagnosed-condition/848904)
**Author:** [@NathanC](https://community.patient.info/u/NathanC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 December 2025 06:08 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/terrifying-physical-symptoms-despite-normal-tests-don-t-know-what-to-believe-and-fear-i-have-an-undiagnosed-condition/848904 "2025-12-26T06:08:14Z")
Hi everyone, I’m a 21‑year‑old male. I’ve always had some health anxiety since around 2022, but it never produced physical symptoms until recently. On 26th March 2025, my life changed. I left home feeling fine, went to … --- ## [Sertraline help](https://community.patient.info/t/sertraline-help/848565)
**Author:** [@Sazza\_mac](https://community.patient.info/u/Sazza_mac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [20 December 2025 20:13 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/sertraline-help/848565 "2025-12-20T20:13:29Z")
14 days at 125mg increased from 100mg. Mood still rock bottom, can barely do anything. Dark thoughts, no appetite. Previously had success on 100mg but mood dipped and so increased dose. Anyone else had a similar experien… --- ## [Struggling with sertraline dose increase](https://community.patient.info/t/struggling-with-sertraline-dose-increase/847872)
**Author:** [@Sazza\_mac](https://community.patient.info/u/Sazza_mac)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [11 December 2025 20:54 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/struggling-with-sertraline-dose-increase/847872 "2025-12-11T20:54:19Z")
Really struggling after sertraline dose increase from 100 to 125mg. Intrusive thoughts, so depressed, dark thoughts, have no motivation to get out of bed. Feeling hopeless. One week in and getting worse not better. Anyon… --- ## [Dissociation help](https://community.patient.info/t/dissociation-help/848240)
**Author:** [@cat](https://community.patient.info/u/cat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 December 2025 02:36 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/dissociation-help/848240 "2025-12-11T02:36:48Z")
for the past year i’ve had the worst anxiety of my life. multiple times a day it gets so bad i get dizzy, and things look darker than usual, and i feel like things are not real. i’ve looked in the mirror while feeling th… --- ## [Is any still taking dosulepin? Im still on it 20 yrs later?](https://community.patient.info/t/is-any-still-taking-dosulepin-im-still-on-it-20-yrs-later/847113)
**Author:** [@Natasha\_tilbury](https://community.patient.info/u/Natasha_tilbury)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 December 2025 18:07 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/is-any-still-taking-dosulepin-im-still-on-it-20-yrs-later/847113 "2025-12-01T18:07:25Z")
Been taking dosulepin 100mg a night am I the only one still taking this medication I know there’s others but works for me? --- ## [Should I restart antidepressants after a prior poop-out?](https://community.patient.info/t/should-i-restart-antidepressants-after-a-prior-poop-out/525154)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_448197](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_448197)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [19 November 2025 12:44 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/should-i-restart-antidepressants-after-a-prior-poop-out/525154 "2025-11-19T12:44:39Z")
I feel a bit like I've hit a "brick wall" in recovery from anxious depression. I've been signed off for a couple of months now (and unemployed) but everytime I try to 'sign on' again to look for work I have a meltdown. S… --- ## [Citalopram blip](https://community.patient.info/t/citalopram-blip/822046)
**Author:** [@Leaine\_Rodgers](https://community.patient.info/u/Leaine_Rodgers)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [15 November 2025 01:27 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/citalopram-blip/822046 "2025-11-15T01:27:34Z")
Hi new to posting here Iv been on citolpram from 2022 for gad & ptsd This week Iv had a major dip like it’s stopped working I can’t focus the thoughts I’m having are unbearable I’m sweating trembling scared heart raci… --- ## [Please Help!](https://community.patient.info/t/please-help/41400)
**Author:** [@anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/u/anon53727290)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [13 November 2025 03:57 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/please-help/41400 "2025-11-13T03:57:55Z")
Hi. I'm new to this forum. Does anyone out there have the same experience with depression? Because I honestly feel like the only person who feels like this and life feels hopeless. I was a happy, confident, positive pers… [Next page](https://community.patient.info/tag/depression/499.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=Depression)