Guest guest Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Hi Group,I've found a lot of relief from Zoloft.Not direct relief of misophonia symptoms -- indirect relief, because I calm down so much quicker.There are side effects (tiredness + sexual side effects,)and I would love it if there were a medication out there that worked as well as Zoloft, but without the side effects.Anyone else experiencing relief from antidepressants?Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Hi What dosage are you on? My daughter is 15, she just started taking Zoloft (25mg/day), and doing behavioral therapy twice a week. I'm also wondering if anyone else has any experience with Zoloft. -jt To: "soundsensitivity " <soundsensitivity > Sent: Monday, April 9, 2012 1:02 PMSubject: antidepressants? Hi Group, I've found a lot of relief from Zoloft. Not direct relief of misophonia symptoms -- indirect relief, because I calm down so much quicker. There are side effects (tiredness + sexual side effects,) and I would love it if there were a medication out there that worked as well as Zoloft, but without the side effects. Anyone else experiencing relief from antidepressants? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I am currently on 50mg, but before that I was on 100mg (I am an adult male.)I've noticed that what dosage I need to be on depends on how well things are going in my life in general. To: "Soundsensitivity " <Soundsensitivity > Sent: Monday, April 9, 2012 2:35 PM Subject: Re: antidepressants? Hi What dosage are you on? My daughter is 15, she just started taking Zoloft (25mg/day), and doing behavioral therapy twice a week. I'm also wondering if anyone else has any experience with Zoloft. -jt To: "soundsensitivity " <soundsensitivity > Sent: Monday, April 9, 2012 1:02 PMSubject: antidepressants? Hi Group, I've found a lot of relief from Zoloft. Not direct relief of misophonia symptoms -- indirect relief, because I calm down so much quicker. There are side effects (tiredness + sexual side effects,) and I would love it if there were a medication out there that worked as well as Zoloft, but without the side effects. Anyone else experiencing relief from antidepressants? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 How long have you been on Zoloft? Did you have any withdrawal symptoms when you stop? -jt To: "Soundsensitivity " <Soundsensitivity > Sent: Monday, April 9, 2012 2:41 PMSubject: Re: antidepressants? I am currently on 50mg, but before that I was on 100mg (I am an adult male.) I've noticed that what dosage I need to be on depends on how well things are going in my life in general. Chris To: "Soundsensitivity " <Soundsensitivity > Sent: Monday, April 9, 2012 2:35 PMSubject: Re: antidepressants? Hi What dosage are you on? My daughter is 15, she just started taking Zoloft (25mg/day), and doing behavioral therapy twice a week. I'm also wondering if anyone else has any experience with Zoloft. -jt To: "soundsensitivity " <soundsensitivity > Sent: Monday, April 9, 2012 1:02 PMSubject: antidepressants? Hi Group, I've found a lot of relief from Zoloft. Not direct relief of misophonia symptoms -- indirect relief, because I calm down so much quicker. There are side effects (tiredness + sexual side effects,) and I would love it if there were a medication out there that worked as well as Zoloft, but without the side effects. Anyone else experiencing relief from antidepressants? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I've been on Zoloft for 3-4 years, on and off.I would often go several months on, several months off, etc...Withdrawal symptoms can be mitigated by weaning off slowly at the discretion of a doctor,but there is still likely to be some withdrawal towards the end.I don't experience horrible physical symptoms (I do get the "brain zap" that people talk about, but for me it's not that bad.)What is worse is my crashing emotional state; it can briefly dip to lower than it was before you started taking Zoloft, and I would tend to get irritable(I've had to miss work before because of withdrawal.) But, if you're smarter than I am and go off slowly, the risk of bad withdrawal is lessened. To: "Soundsensitivity " <Soundsensitivity > Sent: Monday, April 9, 2012 3:16 PM Subject: Re: antidepressants? How long have you been on Zoloft? Did you have any withdrawal symptoms when you stop? -jt To: "Soundsensitivity " <Soundsensitivity > Sent: Monday, April 9, 2012 2:41 PMSubject: Re: antidepressants? I am currently on 50mg, but before that I was on 100mg (I am an adult male.) I've noticed that what dosage I need to be on depends on how well things are going in my life in general. Chris To: "Soundsensitivity " <Soundsensitivity > Sent: Monday, April 9, 2012 2:35 PMSubject: Re: antidepressants? Hi What dosage are you on? My daughter is 15, she just started taking Zoloft (25mg/day), and doing behavioral therapy twice a week. I'm also wondering if anyone else has any experience with Zoloft. -jt To: "soundsensitivity " <soundsensitivity > Sent: Monday, April 9, 2012 1:02 PMSubject: antidepressants? Hi Group, I've found a lot of relief from Zoloft. Not direct relief of misophonia symptoms -- indirect relief, because I calm down so much quicker. There are side effects (tiredness + sexual side effects,) and I would love it if there were a medication out there that worked as well as Zoloft, but without the side effects. Anyone else experiencing relief from antidepressants? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Hi Group,For me Prozac is a wonder drug! Just as you said about Zoloft, though, it gives indirect relief from misophonia, at best.I know a psychiatrist who uses Holy Basil for anxiety. You can chew on fresh or frozen leaves or take it in supplement form. I have not tried it yet, and don't know what dosage for the supplement, but I will find out more on this and let y'all know.June To: "soundsensitivity " <soundsensitivity > Sent: Monday, April 9, 2012 4:02 PM Subject: antidepressants? Hi Group,I've found a lot of relief from Zoloft.Not direct relief of misophonia symptoms -- indirect relief, because I calm down so much quicker.There are side effects (tiredness + sexual side effects,)and I would love it if there were a medication out there that worked as well as Zoloft, but without the side effects.Anyone else experiencing relief from antidepressants?Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Prozac changed my life 22 years ago. It really helped my OCD and self-confidence. I was in therapy for years before that, but it took Prozac to allow me to implement what my shrink was telling me. I’ve tried a lot of things to reduce the sexual side effects. Cymbalta is a definite improvement for me. I plan to try Mirtazapine, and I’ll let you know how it works out. From: Misophonia Sufferer Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 1:02 PM To: soundsensitivity Subject: antidepressants? Hi Group, I've found a lot of relief from Zoloft. Not direct relief of misophonia symptoms -- indirect relief, because I calm down so much quicker. There are side effects (tiredness + sexual side effects,) and I would love it if there were a medication out there that worked as well as Zoloft, but without the side effects. Anyone else experiencing relief from antidepressants? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Celexa has been a life saver for me, the misophonia is so much worse without it. My dr. has me on 60mg., he thinks my misophonia may be related to ocd and ocd is treated with higher doses of antidepressants than depression. Still have misophonia, but i can deal better when on the medications. From: To: soundsensitivity Sent: Monday, April 9, 2012 10:30 PM Subject: Re: antidepressants? Prozac changed my life 22 years ago. It really helped my OCD and self-confidence. I was in therapy for years before that, but it took Prozac to allow me to implement what my shrink was telling me. I’ve tried a lot of things to reduce the sexual side effects. Cymbalta is a definite improvement for me. I plan to try Mirtazapine, and I’ll let you know how it works out. From: Misophonia Sufferer Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 1:02 PM To: soundsensitivity Subject: antidepressants? Hi Group, I've found a lot of relief from Zoloft. Not direct relief of misophonia symptoms -- indirect relief, because I calm down so much quicker. There are side effects (tiredness + sexual side effects,) and I would love it if there were a medication out there that worked as well as Zoloft, but without the side effects. Anyone else experiencing relief from antidepressants? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 It's interesting that some of the group have benefited from these drugs. Years ago I was given them for a time because my ADD was misdiagnosed as depression. The only thing they ever did was make me want to eat everything in sight! No help emotionally, no help with the misophonia, and obviously no help with the ADD. I've never had OCD, so I can't comment about that one. If they made a drug that actually targeted misophonia I'd be delirious with joy! > > Celexa has been a life saver for me, the misophonia is so much worse without it. My dr. has me on 60mg., he thinks my misophonia may be related to ocd and ocd is treated with higher doses of antidepressants than depression. Still have misophonia, but i can deal better when on the medications. > > ________________________________ > > To: soundsensitivity  > Sent: Monday, April 9, 2012 10:30 PM > Subject: Re: antidepressants? > > > >  > > Prozac changed my life 22 years ago. It really helped my OCD and > self-confidence. I was in therapy for years before that, but it took > Prozac to allow me to implement what my shrink was telling me. > > I’ve tried a lot of things to reduce the sexual side effects. > Cymbalta is a definite improvement for me. I plan to try Mirtazapine, and > I’ll let you know how it works out. > > > > > From: Misophonia Sufferer > Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 1:02 PM > To: soundsensitivity > Subject: antidepressants? > >  > Hi Group, > > I've found a lot of relief from Zoloft. > Not direct relief of misophonia symptoms -- indirect relief, because I calm > down so much quicker. > > There are side effects (tiredness + sexual side effects,) > and I would love it if there were a medication out there that worked as > well as Zoloft, but without the side effects. > > Anyone else experiencing relief from antidepressants? > > > Chris > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Scientific American reported decreased anxiety in mice after they were fed Lactobacillus rhamnosus, a probiotic commonly found in yoghurt. I eat 20 million units a day in capsules from a nutrition store. The anxiety pain I was having at the time decreased quickly and dramatically! I wasn’t being triggered by my misophonia sounds at the time I started. I’ll bet it reduces that type of pain, too. Hopefully, From: maikaefer Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 9:29 PM To: Soundsensitivity Subject: Re: antidepressants? Celexa has been a life saver for me, the misophonia is so much worse without it. My dr. has me on 60mg., he thinks my misophonia may be related to ocd and ocd is treated with higher doses of antidepressants than depression. Still have misophonia, but i can deal better when on the medications. To: soundsensitivity Sent: Monday, April 9, 2012 10:30 PMSubject: Re: antidepressants? Prozac changed my life 22 years ago. It really helped my OCD and self-confidence. I was in therapy for years before that, but it took Prozac to allow me to implement what my shrink was telling me. I’ve tried a lot of things to reduce the sexual side effects. Cymbalta is a definite improvement for me. I plan to try Mirtazapine, and I’ll let you know how it works out. From: Misophonia Sufferer Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 1:02 PM To: soundsensitivity Subject: antidepressants? Hi Group, I've found a lot of relief from Zoloft. Not direct relief of misophonia symptoms -- indirect relief, because I calm down so much quicker. There are side effects (tiredness + sexual side effects,) and I would love it if there were a medication out there that worked as well as Zoloft, but without the side effects. Anyone else experiencing relief from antidepressants? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Hi all, So, I was taking prozac for about 1.5 years and just could not handle the sexual side effects as well as weight gain and others. I was even told by my dermatologist that it could be causing my HAIR TO FALL OUT. I stopped taking it and continued on with my Wellbutrin and Trazadone but have found my misophonia to be VERY heightened and my hair is still falling out. I remember it bothering me a BIT when on the Prozac but not anything like this. Now I am thinking of going back on Prozac just to take the edge off. Interesting to know about all the others. I am going to look into Celexa as well. Thank you! > > Hi Group, > > I've found a lot of relief from Zoloft. > Not direct relief of misophonia symptoms -- indirect relief, because I calm down so much quicker. > > There are side effects (tiredness + sexual side effects,) > and I would love it if there were a medication out there that worked as well as Zoloft, but without the side effects. > > Anyone else experiencing relief from antidepressants? > > > Chris > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 This is interesting. My son, 9, experiences misophonia and he has also had eczema his whole life. I have heard probiotics are helpful with eczema too. Makes you wonder if there is just some overall reactive state the body gets into. I will try this and see if it helps with either the eczema or the misophonia. I am more interested in natural remedies than pharmaceuticals. Anne > > Scientific American reported decreased anxiety in mice after they were fed Lactobacillus rhamnosus, a probiotic commonly found in yoghurt. I eat 20 million units a day in capsules from a nutrition store. > > The anxiety pain I was having at the time decreased quickly and dramatically! > > I wasn’t being triggered by my misophonia sounds at the time I started. I’ll bet it reduces that type of pain, too. > > Hopefully, > > > From: maikaefer > Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 9:29 PM > To: Soundsensitivity > Subject: Re: antidepressants? > > > > Celexa has been a life saver for me, the misophonia is so much worse without it. My dr. has me on 60mg., he thinks my misophonia may be related to ocd and ocd is treated with higher doses of antidepressants than depression. Still have misophonia, but i can deal better when on the medications. > > > To: soundsensitivity > Sent: Monday, April 9, 2012 10:30 PM > Subject: Re: antidepressants? > > > > Prozac changed my life 22 years ago. It really helped my OCD and self-confidence. I was in therapy for years before that, but it took Prozac to allow me to implement what my shrink was telling me. > > I’ve tried a lot of things to reduce the sexual side effects. Cymbalta is a definite improvement for me. I plan to try Mirtazapine, and I’ll let you know how it works out. > > > > From: Misophonia Sufferer > Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 1:02 PM > To: soundsensitivity > Subject: antidepressants? > > > Hi Group, > > I've found a lot of relief from Zoloft. > Not direct relief of misophonia symptoms -- indirect relief, because I calm down so much quicker. > > There are side effects (tiredness + sexual side effects,) > and I would love it if there were a medication out there that worked as well as Zoloft, but without the side effects. > > Anyone else experiencing relief from antidepressants? > > > Chris > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 not antibiotics or probiotics... antidepressants are the thing that has helped me ...for all I know I did write antibiotics...I apologize if I did Godar To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 8:59 AM Subject: Re: antidepressants? This is interesting. My son, 9, experiences misophonia and he has also had eczema his whole life. I have heard probiotics are helpful with eczema too. Makes you wonder if there is just some overall reactive state the body gets into. I will try this and see if it helps with either the eczema or the misophonia. I am more interested in natural remedies than pharmaceuticals. Anne > > Scientific American reported decreased anxiety in mice after they were fed Lactobacillus rhamnosus, a probiotic commonly found in yoghurt. I eat 20 million units a day in capsules from a nutrition store. > > The anxiety pain I was having at the time decreased quickly and dramatically! > > I wasn’t being triggered by my misophonia sounds at the time I started. I’ll bet it reduces that type of pain, too. > > Hopefully, > > > From: maikaefer > Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 9:29 PM > To: Soundsensitivity > Subject: Re: antidepressants? > > > > Celexa has been a life saver for me, the misophonia is so much worse without it. My dr. has me on 60mg., he thinks my misophonia may be related to ocd and ocd is treated with higher doses of antidepressants than depression. Still have misophonia, but i can deal better when on the medications. > > > To: soundsensitivity > Sent: Monday, April 9, 2012 10:30 PM > Subject: Re: antidepressants? > > > > Prozac changed my life 22 years ago. It really helped my OCD and self-confidence. I was in therapy for years before that, but it took Prozac to allow me to implement what my shrink was telling me. > > I’ve tried a lot of things to reduce the sexual side effects. Cymbalta is a definite improvement for me. I plan to try Mirtazapine, and I’ll let you know how it works out. > > > > From: Misophonia Sufferer > Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 1:02 PM > To: soundsensitivity > Subject: antidepressants? > > > Hi Group, > > I've found a lot of relief from Zoloft. > Not direct relief of misophonia symptoms -- indirect relief, because I calm down so much quicker. > > There are side effects (tiredness + sexual side effects,) > and I would love it if there were a medication out there that worked as well as Zoloft, but without the side effects. > > Anyone else experiencing relief from antidepressants? > > > Chris > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I've tried:Citalopram - no effect really, slightly less depression, a bit empty feeling.Zoloft - slight calming down effect at first, the first couple of weeks I was a sex maniac (couldn't stop thinking about it!) after that the side effects went, but so did the benefits. Guess the benefit was due to distractions! Prozac - never noticed anything other than feeling a bit more drowsy than usual and slightly empty headed.Buspirone - turned off my anxiety response to a large degree, was only allowed it for 2 months Dexedrine - (ADHD) - no difference to sounds, a bit better focus wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I am very surprised that Zoloft turns you into a sex maniac; a high enough dosage almost deactivates my sex drive completely!I guess medications affect different people in different ways. To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 2:55 AM Subject: Re: Re: antidepressants? I've tried:Citalopram - no effect really, slightly less depression, a bit empty feeling.Zoloft - slight calming down effect at first, the first couple of weeks I was a sex maniac (couldn't stop thinking about it!) after that the side effects went, but so did the benefits. Guess the benefit was due to distractions! Prozac - never noticed anything other than feeling a bit more drowsy than usual and slightly empty headed.Buspirone - turned off my anxiety response to a large degree, was only allowed it for 2 months Dexedrine - (ADHD) - no difference to sounds, a bit better focus wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Zoloft also had horrible effects on my sex drive as well... same with Prozac. > > I am very surprised that Zoloft turns you into a sex maniac; a high enough dosage almost deactivates my sex drive completely! > I guess medications affect different people in different ways. > > Chris > > > ________________________________ > > To: Soundsensitivity > Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 2:55 AM > Subject: Re: Re: antidepressants? > > > Â > I've tried: > > Citalopram - no effect really, slightly less depression, a bit empty feeling. > > Zoloft - slight calming down effect at first, the first couple of weeks I was a sex maniac (couldn't stop thinking about it!) after that the side effects went, but so did the benefits. Â Guess the benefit was due to distractions! > > Prozac - never noticed anything other than feeling a bit more drowsy than usual and slightly empty headed. > > Buspirone - turned off my anxiety response to a large degree, was only allowed it for 2 months > > Dexedrine - (ADHD) - no difference to sounds, a bit better focus wise > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 same here with Zoloft Zoloft also had horrible effects on my sex drive as well... same with Prozac. >> I am very surprised that Zoloft turns you into a sex maniac; a high enough dosage almost deactivates my sex drive completely!> I guess medications affect different people in different ways.> > Chris> > > ________________________________> > To: Soundsensitivity > Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 2:55 AM> Subject: Re: Re: antidepressants?> > > Â > I've tried:> > Citalopram - no effect really, slightly less depression, a bit empty feeling.> > Zoloft - slight calming down effect at first, the first couple of weeks I was a sex maniac (couldn't stop thinking about it!) after that the side effects went, but so did the benefits. Â Guess the benefit was due to distractions!> > Prozac - never noticed anything other than feeling a bit more drowsy than usual and slightly empty headed.> > Buspirone - turned off my anxiety response to a large degree, was only allowed it for 2 months> > Dexedrine - (ADHD) - no difference to sounds, a bit better focus wise> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 My problem is that I’m unable to take any of these drugs with my job. I must find coping mechanisms to deal with my “problem.” I want to cut out their tongues. ;-) -AM -------------------------------------------- " Your representative owes you, not his industry only, but his judgment; and he betrays instead of serving you if he sacrifices it to your opinion.” -- Edmund Burke, philosopher (1729-1797) from a speech to the Electors of Bristol (1774-11-03) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 I take 5HTP, a supplement. For depression, it works better for me than prozac but without any side effects at all. 5HTP is amino acids that are the predecessors for creating serotonin. The only possible problem is that you absolutely CANNOT take it if you are on an SSRI type of anti depressant like pretty much all the ones listed in this thread. You can get a buildup of serotonin in your brain if you take both, and it can be fatal - serotonin syndrome. Does it help with noises? No, but I prefer to be calm. It keeps me from crying under stress and that alone builds my confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 My shrink is starting me on a new anti-depressant for my OCD. Viibryd is a new SSRI with reportedly much less sexual side effects than the others. It is not yet approved for anxiety, but he says the data looks positive for that. The Wikipedia entry is “vilazodoneâ€. From: Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 8:30 PM To: soundsensitivity Subject: Re: antidepressants? Prozac changed my life 22 years ago. It really helped my OCD and self-confidence. I was in therapy for years before that, but it took Prozac to allow me to implement what my shrink was telling me. I’ve tried a lot of things to reduce the sexual side effects. Cymbalta is a definite improvement for me. I plan to try Mirtazapine, and I’ll let you know how it works out. From: Misophonia Sufferer Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 1:02 PM To: soundsensitivity Subject: antidepressants? Hi Group, I've found a lot of relief from Zoloft. Not direct relief of misophonia symptoms -- indirect relief, because I calm down so much quicker. There are side effects (tiredness + sexual side effects,) and I would love it if there were a medication out there that worked as well as Zoloft, but without the side effects. Anyone else experiencing relief from antidepressants? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 I just started on Zoloft yesterday, because I've gotten to the point of having crying spells and anxiety attacks at work and home. I really do not want to be on any anti anxiety medication at all, but I think it might be necessary for a while, because I've gone through many lifestyle changes in the past 7 months, which seems to have made my anxiety/misophonia worse. I moved to a new city, got a new job, quit smoking, changed birth control type, broke up with my boyfriend, and had to adjust to a whole new life in a city with very few friends, from living in the secluded mountains for the past 7 years where I had lots of friends. So, yeah, I've changed my whole life recently, and my doc said that with these types of changes, anxiety is pretty normal. Maybe it's separate from my misophonia, but it definitely makes my trigger sounds worse and my reactions to them stronger and more disturbing to me. Luckily, I get to move very soon and I really hope getting into a quieter location/building will help. > > Hi Group, > > I've found a lot of relief from Zoloft. > Not direct relief of misophonia symptoms -- indirect relief, because I calm down so much quicker. > > There are side effects (tiredness + sexual side effects,) > and I would love it if there were a medication out there that worked as well as Zoloft, but without the side effects. > > Anyone else experiencing relief from antidepressants? > > > Chris > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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