Question for long time medication taker

Honesto; promise.

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Joined : Jun 2014

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Posted Yesterday 1:22 PM (GMT 0)

How long have you taken medication like SSRI and Benzo? Do you regret taking medication?

I heard and read about the horror stories about taking psychiatric drugs, is it true that it may cause permanent damage to your brain?, or instead of helping you, your condition make it worst.

Is medication cause you to have an erection problem?

How's your sex life while on medication?

Park12

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Joined : Aug 2009

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Posted Yesterday 1:48 PM (GMT 0)

I've been on xanax for years. It has changed my life in a good way. I'm female so no erection issue, but no sexual issues either.

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

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Posted Yesterday 4:25 PM (GMT 0)

Hi HP.:)

While it is good to get your research done in regards to this question...

...just remember that everyone is going to react differently to any given Rx...(in other words, you can't fully rely on anyone else's testimony, good or bad!)

So, get informed, talk with your doctor about your options...and then make your decision.

Also consider other methods of anxiety management that you can explore and utilize as well such as therapy and self-help.:)

Keep posting with your updates. We will be here to support!

S.C.

Merrida

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Posted Yesterday 11:40 PM (GMT 0)

I fully agree with S.C. and I have personal experience to back that up as well. I've been on multiple A/D meds since around the 1990's, and earlier. Some of them just weren't the right med for me. I eventually found the right one, -- for me, -- and it wasn't the first med I tried. And, it took some getting used to.

Add into that the importance of self-help and coping skills, eating healthfully, exercise, hydration,....and attitude. Knowing the 'answer' doesn't reside exclusively in any medication, but in a healthy balance which includes your lifestyle. When I accepted that too, made a world of difference.

To top it off, I'm very happy with my meds and my choices now! :)

M.

Rrakkma

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Posted Yesterday 11:52 PM (GMT 0)

Hey Honesto,

As an SSRI user, I have to say I didn't get many problems. As for your questions about sexual issues, no I didn't feel any difference. I also know male friends who take SSRIs and they didn't get any problem with erection and such. Actually if males have sort of a problem with early *ahem* ejaculation, they will be seeing the benefits of anti depressants, in this case xD I don't think this slight change will bother any person :P

Such medication effects, as mentioned before, differs from person to person. But the possible side effects you get will be at most 1-2 weeks and then you will be seeing the benefits of medication after 3 weeks or so.

Ask your dr detailed about your concerns, they will guide you :)

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