Viibryd Reviews (Page 40)

Going to start it tomorrow. Anyone else taking it, and if so, how do you like it?

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Thanks for the good review. The doctors and scientists are not exactly sure in the final analysis SSRIs do work, which creates controversies of course. What really matters if that if it works---great for us. Keep living a life and do all the right healthful things for the body and mind!

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If you live in snow land are indoors a lot, make sure you take high dosages of Vit D. A good buy is at Costco. Take a couple of those 1000 units. Latest studies are showing that Vit does more good things than previousy thought. Keep active as it is the best for depressions--keep the body moving! Good luck

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I've actually been taking 2,000 units of Vit D a day. NE Ohio is the pits. Between us we know a lot of stuff about trying to be happy and healthy.

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Hey it's Claire I'm back , been on vi for almast a month, no energy no emotion except sadness, I just cry and cry and the emotional rolercoaster is up and down, I have spent the entire day in bed today, looks like the depression won the battle over these meds, I tried to find a drepression help group or hotline in my area, not much luck, I don't know what else to so but cry and stare at the ceiling or commit my self , I can't feel love or excitement , show interest or have enthusiasm , it's like just going through motions, eating because I have to, sleeping because I have to, don't really have the will or strength to do anything, I could care less about college or my wedding in 2 months. I just want to stop all of my meds and say to hell with it. Ill probably end up in a Loonie bin. I have no one to confide in that doesn't think I'm crazy or a hypochondriac , or even knows I have depression at all. What do I do?

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I'm there, too. My third week of Vi, but taking it at night because I read it makes you tired. There ARE no support groups for depression. You have to be an addict, a cancer survivor (I am), a widow … I feel your pain. I DO fake it a lot. For the great love of my husband who's been putting up with this for 23 years. The fake smile and the fake upbeat voice have been PROVEN to improve your mood. Eventually it's real. I call it taking responsibility for my mood. We can only do our best. Keep fighting the good fight.

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I remember your posts. I was quite taken by the complex nature of the various conditions that are so unique, but yet recoverable. I am not a doctor, but I have over 30 years of exposure to the medical world with having interacted with many doctors in many contexts. I interacted with 20 psychiatrists and had to read and study 1000s of psychiatric reports in my line of work. There is no question that you are treatable and can be improved, but it would have to be a multi-disciplinary approach and perhaps an impatient setting to deal with the constellation of issues and symptoms and conditions. Of course if you have a great insurance plan, this is feasible to do. If not, a problem. But if have the right doctor, they ought to figure out an inpatient treatment facility referral to get you introducted for what would be organized for you. In otherwords, you would an assessment and plan figured out that you would evaluate and share if possible with family and love ones so that you can make the right decisions. If you visit Dr Phil.com too you will find materials this topic and treatment facilities too. I want to emphasize, success can be accomplished but it takes a committment and organized approach. I truly hope you can find all of the right assistance and facility that and really get you well. My best regards.

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Generally, it has been experience is that 50% of the battle with depression is the good results with the right kind of SSRI, and then, the other 50% is personal actions that one has to make to solve issues and problems that could be creating the excessive stress that often creates a brain chemical imbalance and hence depression symptoms. Sometimes it has to be very tough life decisions specific to a person's stressors that often could be from years ago or more current or both. Included sometimes are self help programs, such as going to yoga, the gym, dancing lessons, restarting hobbies from the past or taking up new hobbies. Sometimes it can becoming active in church groups or events. Sometimes community or charity work. Everybody is different, but sometimes it is a life shake up to get out of a rut and monotonous routines. All I know is that people can indeed find ways to recover or improve beyond pills. Hope more good things come your way.

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I agree Joe. You have no idea how many people think anti-depressants are "happy pills". Unfortunately, I've been in deep depression for about 4 years now, and I can't seem to dig myself out. I'm an Atheist, so church groups are out. I primarily keep occupied making jewelry and quilts to be raffled at the Relay For Life, but that doesn't help with human interaction. I just keep wearing my "Feel Bright Light" every day, try to be positive, "do unto others" when I'm out in the world, and hope this "wave" is almost over.

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Thanks for sharing. I have seen women join into some community or civic groups that are all women, where there are social events, lunches, presentations, etc, where interacting in those forums can be helpful. Also, taking a night class in some interesting subject, such at a local JC or adult or community education program. In my community, they have many night programs to learn useful things in life, which offers interactions and often can help depressed people. Another nice one is going on a rural area walk, or hike, to meditate and focus on nature and enjoy and think about the beautiful aspects of nature. The smells, sights, and sounds. I like a rural area, not a city park, if at all possible. Sometimes bringing along reading material, a camera, taking photos of nature, etc, can be at helpful. Just throwing out ideas that have helped some people. Best of luck on feeling better.

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Very sweet of you to make suggestions. One of my biggest problems is that I live in NE Ohio where it is cold and cloudy 7 months (conservatively) a year. I crave sun and warmth. But I have felt better with other drugs, before they lost their effectiveness, so I'm crossing my fingers on this one.

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Thanks joe, I am going to see my GP today , I'm going to get him to try to refer me to a specialist, I think I really need help, I managed to get to school today not that I am able to pay attention, I think I need some sun too, I live in louisiana and this time of year is very rainy. I made it through last night, but everything makes me want to cry, trying not to embarrass myself. I really appreciate you advice joe , but I just don't have the energy or motivation to try to participate in anything much less school. I just want this all to go away I miss my self ! I want to be me! Why is this so hard, I'm do overwhelmed by everything, people, sounds, I just freak out, i take these meds to help with anxiety and depression, but it's like I can either have good mental health and poor physical or vice versa, it's just not fair .

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Hi to everyone,its Max 28 again, I am on 5th day Vii dose 10, finaly feel myself better, hadache is gone,do you know guys if a bit wine or beer with dinner it's gonna affect for anything?! Thanks.

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Hi there. I am now 50yo and am under an extreme amt of stress. I have tried a few antidepressants. I have been on Cymbalta for the longest and it has been ok. However, I decided I might need a change because of just being so tired and still just struggling to feel 'better" So my dr gave me Viibryd. I have taken it for 2 and a half weeks. I am exhausted, extremely depressed, crying uncontrollably, and went to ER with chest pain which I guess is anxiety. NEVER have felt this bad before. It has been so bad that the dr had to give me Ativan just to calm me today. I weaned off Vi very quickly and just got back on Cymbalta (only because my body is used to that one) I actually am relieved to know that I am not just going "crazy" but that the Vi may be the culprit. Praying you get better.

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The general rule is no extensive drinking with SSRI's as it blocks the SSRI chemical reaction so that the pill is neutralized. I have taken one beer or wine at times, and that is it, out of concern I am just wasting the expensive Vii pill. 10 mg is for starters to adjust but min dose is 20, that can work for some. I am on 30 mg and doing very well. Maybe I can go to 40 too if necessary, but not now. I understand the 3-4 weeks to have real improvements and more in few months. Eventually, after many months, or a year, many people literally forget what were the stressors that created the depression in the first place. I hardly think about the stressors that bothered me. That is one function of the pills. Good luck.

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Surprising it failed and aggravated in the way you state. What dosage did you reach before weaning? Curious? You know, one way some doctors go with Vii is to up the dosage to a higher level to make it work, even if the patient has side effects, because, sometimes there is good relief and the side effects wear off. Some GP doctors are liable to do that, allow for an early quit. Some great shrinks will urge the patient to fight through the side effects and even convince to up the dosage and see if that works. It is a question of the skill and expertise of the shrink and how much they like Vii. Sometimes Vii is taken with another supportive drug too. Again, could be true this was the right choice, but on the other hand, you might have missed a chance for it to work as it was designed to do so. Always a tough decision and people with depressions are stressed to make decisions and can easily bail out out or nerves. Keep the faith and see if you might benefit from another adjunct pill to supplement the main pill. Sometimes people need a two pill jolt to get the job done. Good luck

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Of all the people here, I would love to hear someday you got better. I really like that idea of a specialist. I thought you were already with one. In case you did not know, there is a non-invasive procedure to do a treatment to affect brain waves and upset the loop of negatives and depression. The brain has loops where the depressive impulses circulate. This procedure is thought to interfere and break the loops and cycles. People feel better. Investigate it and check it out. You should never ever give up. Just like a solder in Afghanistan or Iraq, the brave with courage to stand up and fight for America. So, you fight for yourself too. That is great therapy, fight for your rights and life that was given to you to enjoy, it is there only to be discovered and opened up to you. Best regards!

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Thanks Joe.

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Your exactly right joe, I went to my GP today he upped my dosage from 20mg to 40 mg, I hope this works, the side effects like nausea and weird dreams I can deal with but the uncontrollable crying , and tiredness and mood swings have got to go! I feel so desperate for a fix, makes me wonder if this is what drug addicts feel like when they need a fix.....I'm feeling better tonight with hope from my GP that a higher dosasage and change in time may work , I hope it does I don't wan to live my life switching from meds to meds hoping to find the right one .... Thank you joe for your insight I hope this crying will stop and that maybe it's just the last of the side effects .... We will see what happens!

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Read up on a high serotonin diet that helps to create more serontonin which is believed to be a reliever of Maj. Dep.
Endorphins are the ones you want to nurture. Read up on how to create the most endorphins. You can win this battle as something will work.

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im on day 4 of viibryd and i think it may be working but im just not sure. i have really strange stomach pangs and nausea. im not sure if its the meds or a stomach virus???? anyone else experiencing this

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