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Antidepressants For Hiv Depression
@A myHIVteam Member, I'm sure maybe someone on this site could help
There is also another site created by the same administrators of this site called https://www.mydepressionteam.com. You might be… read more
What Is One Coping Mechanism You Use When Overwhelmed?
Whether it be our physical, mental, or spiritual selves, sometimes we find ourselves overwhelmed by it all.
What are some of the things that you do to escape or help you out?
I get on a flaky website devoted to helping people cope with illnesses. 🤠.
After reading what others are up against and trying to keep the focus on gratitude and hope, I return to my own life and do… read more
Have Any Of Just Given Up On Psych Meds Because They All Have Had Bad Side Effects And It Ultimately Wasnt Worth It For You?
Ive never done psych meds before but after my hiv diagnosis Ive decided to give it a go and try efexor, which just numbed me instead of heal me, and also oxycarbazepine, which instead of making me calm and collected, put me in a state of suicidal ideation/ anger/ rage/lashing out1 the exact opposite of what it was supposed to do. Im thinking about going down the road of just taking my anitiviral and thats it- I guess my broader question is have antidepressants really helped heal you or have… read more
Pepe I have had pretty good luck with paroxetine ( paxil). After going through a bunch of antidepressants paroxetine was the one that worked for me.
Have You Lost Your Sex Drive?
Both in male and female, Age can play a factor in our libido. Has HIV or any other factors affected yours?
If you're experiencing a loss of sex drive after an HIV diagnosis, you're not alone. Many people with HIV face similar challenges. It's important to address these feelings, as they can impact your… read more
HIV Meds And Antidepressants
Just curious..... Do any of you take antidepressants in addition to your HIV meds? If so are there any additional side effects??
I was prescribed them 13 years after contracting HIV As a result of the issues I faced following TB meningitis. Since this illness I’ve found that I’m far more emotionally susceptible and the… read more
How Many Pills Do You Take A Day?
With our HIV medication becoming more advanced some of us take other pills for our ailments. How many pills do you take a day?
Thanks be to God I finally got a Chiropractor who listened to what I was telling him. He didn't look at me crossed eyed and think I was totally bonkers. In fact the next visit he was happy to see… read more
December 1 Is World Aids Day
December 1 is worlds aids day if gilead,Janssen,vivv,etc came to your door what would you say to these drug companies? I would say what took you so long the science has always been there on drug treatments what was the hold up
@A myHIVteam Member. I was just hoping to balance out the insanity you had posted for @A myHIVteam Member. Sorry you were offended. 🤠
Should Mental Health Be Studied And Addressed With HIV Infection?
Do you suffer from anxiety, depression fear, anger …etc.? Has HIV prompted this or made it worse?
Do you think our primary care physicians and HIV facilities should look into short and long term effects on mental health with HIV infection?
Do you think it should be treated as a serious problem?
The “obvious” answer is yes.
What Experience Have Any Of You Had On Trazodone For Sleep And Depression ?
Have used Klonopin 1 mg at night before for sleep and 1/2 during the day as needed I am see my new psychiatrist Wednesday and will ask her, I checked it with my current medicines and they say the dose will be adjusted according to how it is eliminated in my system.
Hi, I used it when I quit smoking cigarettes and it worked well for me. I slept well and I only took one tablet. If I'd taken two as prescribed, I'd probably have slept a week. I've always been on the… read more
Depression
Hey all!! Just wondered if anyone has experienced Any form of depression since being diagnosed? I was diagnosed 5 years ago, all ok until the past year when I have started to notice changes. Just seeing what helped anyone.
Hugs to all 😁
I recommend that everyone with depression and/Or anxiety read Lost Connections by Johann Hari
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