Week 8 Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) Update + 2 weeks on BuSpar (buspirone)

[@tayzonday]

Thanks for sharing. Many of your words could also testify to my experiences.

[@britt5789]

Thinking about you, hope you’re doing well. Thank you for being so open and vulnerable sharing your experience.

[@claudiacontino8524]

Just popping in to say that I'm going through the same, and it is utterly awful but having you say these words that are also in my head helps me feel less hopeless. Wishing us the best!

[@anxiouslybri4350]

Thank you for your comment, as it helped me feel less alone as well. I am so glad my words are helpful for you. All I want from these videos is to help others. Healing is hard, but we are worth it!

[@shanef.6199]

Hang in there Bree .. u are STRONG .. shown by making these videos .. TIME is a healer .. have patience with yourself .. each day is blessing to be here .. Take care

[@HK-4545]

Hang in there I can relate there were times I laid in bed thinking why is this happening to me nothing is working my life is a nightmare all I want is just to wake up and go get a coffee and sit by the water but I was not able to do that my anxiety and depression was crippling it was to the point that I thought I would live the rest of my life this way.it took time and many different doctors and I finally found one that was incredible she helped me and I did not give up even though I was ready too so many times .I wish the best for you and please stay strong ,you are very smart ,and a Beautiful person I hope you find the right medicine that will work for you and I'm looking forward to seeing the video were you talk about it starting to work for you .I wish the best for you and I will pray for you stay strong and there are people out there like you and myself who live this and many people do not understand take care please stay strong have a wonderful day .

[@Ali-lv4ks]

Hang in there! I'm on Pristiq for about 3 months now and I can say that things are better BUT only because I'm seeing a therapist alongside it to get into better and better habits to maintain the effects so that when I eventually stop the medications, the effects would keep on. The medication didn't really change my thoughts, it just made my anxious thoughts "slower" and easier to manage, if that makes any sense. The thoughts aren't changing though, and that's where therapy is helpful in terms of getting into good habits to actually change those thoughts. It's a journey but it's worth it! Keep it up 💙💪

[@anxiouslybri4350]

Thank you so much for the comment and kind words! I am so glad you have found what works for you. It definitely does make sense, and I absolutely agree that therapy is very important. I think pretty much everyone could benefit from therapy.

[@lindamastropietro4429]

I’m sorry your having a hard time. ❤️

[@shannon9159]

I have daily severe anxiety and I'm just starting on Pristiq so here's hoping it may help. I've tried so many other meds. But you're right, can't give up if it doesn't work either. Thank you for your videos.

[@olives2426]

how are you feeling? started 25 mg today 🤞🏻

[@shannon9159]

@@olives2426 I had to quit it after 3 months actually. It made my anxiety worse strangely enough! I'm on effector xr 75mg now and feeling better.

[@crenshaw2186]

Buspar made me feel like I was on vacation on the beach when it finally started working. Hope it works for you!

[@anxiouslybri4350]

I hope to have that reaction! So glad it works well for you!(:

[@crenshaw2186]

@@anxiouslybri4350 Hope you experience joy and peace. Human beings aren’t meant to feel anxious and depressed

[@anxiouslybri4350]

@@crenshaw2186 Thank you so much

[@echodolphin2005]

I’m there and been there for 6 months and it is a frustrating feeling. The other side is there. I know it is. Patience and if acceptable prayers for you

[@MichaelBryson-l9s]

I suffer with anxiety depression for years at 64 and I just started pristig just listening to you helps me a lot I'm hoping things will get better for you so just started the meds see how it goes Thank you

[@olives2426]

how are you feeling? started 25 mg today 🤞🏻

[@kankan572]

I thought it wasn’t working for me at first but once I got to 100mg and missed a dose for 2 days I realized HOW MUCH it helped my mood swings!!! My family noticed too but it definitely didn’t help depression and anxiety for me but definitely helped mood swings

[@KimieNg17]

You describe exactly what I am going through

[@Lobo59470]

I think most people don’t find the right medication right away. I sought help for anxiety and depression and was diagnosed with add 😅. Here I am with pristiq 50mg after a wild trip with Wellbutrin. I’m desperate. However I know this is going to take awhile. My good days are really what gives me hope. Still more dark days than good but we’ll see. I’m paring the psychiatrist with a psychologist and about to seek therapy. I’ve neglected this long enough. We all deserve to be neutral at least.

[@dianerossi385]

Wow do I understand you. I have been on medications that do work. However, after being on them sometimes for ten years or more they can lose their efficacy. I am so sorry you are on this difficult journey. Those that have not been on it simply cannot understand the difficulties it brings. I am switching to a new psychiatrist this week as I feel like my current one is not sure what to do next. For me, my faith in God has kept me from falling over the ledge completely. Without that I honestly don’t know what I would do.

[@jean-philippeleveille3360]

On Pristiq too for a while. Been working ok for me, not fantastic, but i'll take what I can get... If you take into consideration other helpful things, like exercise and tapering off alcohol, it adds up :) good luck to you!

[@iam_icon]

Please take Parin cr 25 mg in evening and 10 mg ecitalopram 10 mg in morning ,,,your anxiety will be zero ,,,,you will be life changing

[@hankfowler8194]

If you can add exercise 3 times a week to your treatment I think you will have real benefits to the combination.

[@bokehblind]

Where'd you go? How are you doing?

[@johna5992]

Always with you kid! XOXO

[@anxiouslybri4350]

You always have been, and you’ve been such a huge support through this whole year + of mental health madness. Love you so much!

[@MsFunk3]

Love your honesty

[@Fawnriver]

I hope you are doing well ❤

[@kayleecastro4633]

I feel like this too it’s like I’ve tried multiple things and sometimes it works when I first began medication and then it stops working and tbh that has to be one of the worst feeling Bc you put a lot of hope into it and Pristiq worked for a few days like 5-6 and it just stopped and could honestly say my moods in proved for those days but it’s weird for it to just stop but when I was on Prozac that worked for the first month then after that month it didn’t work any more and I was on it for like 5-6 months

[@SakshiVermajourney]

Thanks a lot for this video my dad just started, he has been diagnosed with brief recurrent depression he is 56 years old. I am really scared for him, I don't know if medication is the right way to go for someone his age. This was really helpful to understand some things.

[@GabeGonzolo]

I am about to start 25mg generic pristiq. I have extreme panic attacks where I cant function and because of continuous stress n attacks extreme brain fog. I'm hoping it works for me but I also hope you find the best thing that helps you cope and live with the most out of life 🙂

[@harshpatel5104]

whats the best time to take it morning or night?

[@lindamastropietro4429]

Did you ever think about getting a therapy dog?

[@lindamastropietro4429]

I’m on Pristiq 50 mg for a week now and they lowered my Effexor XR from 75 mg to 37.5 mg. I’ve been in bed for about a week and my agitation is through the roof and I’m depressed.

[@Yasen1791]

How’s pristiq doing

[@DaRealRon]

Have you noticed improvement with buspar

[@meridenpontiff4437]

I’m about to start taking pristiq, have you noticed any weight gain? I’m terrified that it will make me gain weight.

[@anxiouslybri4350]

Hey Meriden! I did not experience any weight gain. Every body is different; however, it’s definitely worth a shot! I hope it’s working well for you!

[@MsFunk3]

I definitely gained weight but oddly enough I don’t have an appetite. And all I want to do is sleep. I’m on month 3 no huge improvements. Thinking about getting off.

[@stellalucy3042]

I just started buspirone yesterday 10mg

[@JTheoryScience]

It sounds like the same reaction I have to some drugs.. Have you considered you may have ADHD?

[@JTheoryScience]

I have been on 50mg for 10 weeks, it took 8 weeks with 50mg and i take vyvanse 40mg. keep up the higher dose, dont give up. It works for me

[@Giomamaearth91]

I just started my 50mg of pristiq today after being on Lexapro and also Prozac for many months and saw no results. I suffer from depression, severe anxiety and adhd. My journey has been a struggle too. I’ve tried buspar as well for my anxiety and saw no real difference. I’m definitely in the camp of “nothing seems to be working” and my depression has been aggressively getting worse. I’m hoping pristiq gets me in the right direction. Thank you for sharing your story and making us feel like we’re not alone.

[@Kyoislam]

How did it go

[@Lana-uy6po]

How are you doing now ?

[@teamburyoutdoors6989]

How are you feelin today ?

[@restless7609]

I have depersonlization am on lexapro pistiq and xanax for last three months nothing changed yet am still struggling that ugly feelings

[@anxiouslybri4350]

I can certainly relate. I struggle more with derealization, but I know how scary it all can be. The important thing I’ve learned is to try and live through the symptoms of dissociation and overtime they start to lessen. It’s such a hard thing to not fear those feelings, but fear makes it stick around. I hope your medicines start to help. if they aren’t, don’t forget to be really honest with your doctor about it all. You deserve the proper treatment and care!

[@marietroy3605]

@@anxiouslybri4350 I’ve been struggling with depersonalization and derealization and just genuinely overthinking way too hard and having intrusive thoughts that I’m going crazy, but I know it’s just anxiety. I’m on Prozac and am hopeful, your videos relieve me in a way because it feels like I’m not going through this alone and it feels like anyone in my personal life can’t really understand

[@hardyhogan8950]

Can any of you explain a little bit more what you mean by experiencing depersonalization and derealization? Think I might be experiencing something similar but am not too familiar with the terms

[@ThunderdomeDoc]

Watched it. Hang in there :)

[@anxiouslybri4350]

Thank you! (:

[@alisongeller251]

Did you stay on pristiq or end up switching?

[@kunalsoni1315]

Did you try kratom ? Please don't do it in combination with your current medication

[@anxiouslybri4350]

I did not. I did try quite a few holistic supplements and I still take the necessary vitamins, but it just so happened I needed a bit more than what they gave me at this point in my life. Kratom does so much for my friend though, and I love that we have access to those options.

[@savannam.6512]

@@anxiouslybri4350 Kratom has addictive qualities so please be careful.

[@HannahInJapana]

@@savannam.6512 My husband had the worst withdrawal from Kratom. It was terrible. I am on 75mg of Pristiq. You can take up to 100mg. I saw improvement from 50 to 75mg so you do what's right for you. It has helped me tremendously.