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Feeling low - been prescribed mirtazepine

Jaxxc

Hello I am 35 years old. I have been struggling with low mood since June 2020 and I have been prescribed mirtazepine. Here is my history ...

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Tryptophan causing brain zaps?

bobmaster

Hi all, My dad, who is 71, has a history of depression and bad moods for most of his life. I get depression too and found 5-HTP to be ve...

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24 year old male- chronic sleepiness/feeling depressed

RagingGinger

I am a control room operator. I work alone. I work 12 hour rotating shifts. Usually 7 nights in a row with 2 days off then 7 days in a ro...

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Does Effexor XR really work for anybody???

Wolf Mountain

I have read many, many posts about Effexor XR and the hellish experience people have on this medication. My doctor just put me on it aft...

66 answers | 11 comments

Is Risperdal Good for ADHD?

prollyadhd

I looked up my symptoms online and found ADHD to be closely related to them. I also found ASD to be a good descriptor but my (2nd) doctor...

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Does risperdale help with adhd

prollyadhd

My doctor just said i could have adhd and i'm trying to figure out if i do have it or not. I currently take risperdale which does a great...

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