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[SYNTAX]

It isn't valuable to explain why I tried zoloft. I knew the risks could easily outweigh the benefits. The number of side effects after taking 25mg/day for two days have been enough to make me stop taking it.

Many benefit from it; many do not http://tinyurl.com/ybytwu8

This is my first day off the drug, and without Aniracetam I am experiencing waves of irrational anxiety, weakness in my extremities, nausea, sore knees, numbness of mind, sexual dysfunction and a retarded sense of taste.

Ingesting a small amount of Aniracetam every 1 or 2 hours with some milk, soy lethicin, or walnuts (all fatty) removes the anxiety, sexual disfunction, the nausea, and to a lesser extent, my sense of taste. Many people experience extreme withdrawal symptoms when they try to live without this SSRI.

Maybe others would benefit from Aniracetam during such a transition.

Edited by SYNTAX, 08 October 2009 - 05:32 PM.

[Thorsten3]

I am currently coming off Citalopram and I am in exactly the same boat as you in a certain sense. I decided that due to the extremity of my current situation the only thing that could hurl me through the next few weeks ( I have experienced strong depression/anxiety over the past few weeks due to being in a temporary job I hate BUT NEED so can't leave) would be to go to my GP and get an SSRI prescribed. I too knew the side effects would probably outweigh the benefits but I decided this was the correct decision for me during this time (supplements are useful but no match for when I actually have depressive thought cycles). I suppose it is actually while you are on them you then remember just how horrific these side effects are.
I'm pretty sure piracetam played a big part in this depressive episode that has come about because before I was taking that I was not over analysing my thoughts which led to me becoming depressed again. Because I am quite a personal person I tend to think in emotional ways and taking piracetam at this stage of my life maybe was not such a good move. I am wondering if aniracetam would be any better in this respect because I have heard of its obvious cognitive boosting qualities but also that it has such a pronounced effect on mood also when used correctly with a choline supplement.
To be perfectly honest I know the therapy that my doctor has offered me is going to be the best form of treatment for me anyway so I am not going to go back and ask for any alternative form of medication. It's a shame the SSRI didn't work but I kinda knew it wouldn't. Some people are lucky in that they can tolerate the side effects (agitation is the worst for me) because they eventually go away so I am told.

[SYNTAX]

I am currently coming off Citalopram and I am in exactly the same boat as you in a certain sense. I decided that due to the extremity of my current situation the only thing that could hurl me through the next few weeks ( I have experienced strong depression/anxiety over the past few weeks due to being in a temporary job I hate BUT NEED so can't leave) would be to go to my GP and get an SSRI prescribed. I too knew the side effects would probably outweigh the benefits but I decided this was the correct decision for me during this time (supplements are useful but no match for when I actually have depressive thought cycles). I suppose it is actually while you are on them you then remember just how horrific these side effects are.
I'm pretty sure piracetam played a big part in this depressive episode that has come about because before I was taking that I was not over analysing my thoughts which led to me becoming depressed again. Because I am quite a personal person I tend to think in emotional ways and taking piracetam at this stage of my life maybe was not such a good move. I am wondering if aniracetam would be any better in this respect because I have heard of its obvious cognitive boosting qualities but also that it has such a pronounced effect on mood also when used correctly with a choline supplement.
To be perfectly honest I know the therapy that my doctor has offered me is going to be the best form of treatment for me anyway so I am not going to go back and ask for any alternative form of medication. It's a shame the SSRI didn't work but I kinda knew it wouldn't. Some people are lucky in that they can tolerate the side effects (agitation is the worst for me) because they eventually go away so I am told.

1. Aniracetam worked completely in getting through the ssri withdrawal. I am done with the withdrawal.

2. you may benefit from the ani for sure. A very small pinch of aniracetam consumed with milk always reduces my anxiety. sticking to small doses throughout the day removes stress and improves my clarity of thought. fewer racing thoughts.


as for the ssri, some say the negative effects go away. or perhaps their ability to discern those negative effects goes away. so many variables involved. all i know is that zoloft caused me to feel many terrible things. and i have far too much research to do to wait for it to subside. aniracetam is my favorite antidepressant.

[SYNTAX]

I am currently coming off Citalopram and I am in exactly the same boat as you in a certain sense. I decided that due to the extremity of my current situation the only thing that could hurl me through the next few weeks ( I have experienced strong depression/anxiety over the past few weeks due to being in a temporary job I hate BUT NEED so can't leave) would be to go to my GP and get an SSRI prescribed. I too knew the side effects would probably outweigh the benefits but I decided this was the correct decision for me during this time (supplements are useful but no match for when I actually have depressive thought cycles). I suppose it is actually while you are on them you then remember just how horrific these side effects are.
I'm pretty sure piracetam played a big part in this depressive episode that has come about because before I was taking that I was not over analysing my thoughts which led to me becoming depressed again. Because I am quite a personal person I tend to think in emotional ways and taking piracetam at this stage of my life maybe was not such a good move. I am wondering if aniracetam would be any better in this respect because I have heard of its obvious cognitive boosting qualities but also that it has such a pronounced effect on mood also when used correctly with a choline supplement.
To be perfectly honest I know the therapy that my doctor has offered me is going to be the best form of treatment for me anyway so I am not going to go back and ask for any alternative form of medication. It's a shame the SSRI didn't work but I kinda knew it wouldn't. Some people are lucky in that they can tolerate the side effects (agitation is the worst for me) because they eventually go away so I am told.

and when i say "very small pinch" i mean half of 1/8 teaspoon:



if that's too blurry i can retake the shot

Edited by SYNTAX, 11 October 2009 - 07:51 PM.

[Thorsten3]

I am currently coming off Citalopram and I am in exactly the same boat as you in a certain sense. I decided that due to the extremity of my current situation the only thing that could hurl me through the next few weeks ( I have experienced strong depression/anxiety over the past few weeks due to being in a temporary job I hate BUT NEED so can't leave) would be to go to my GP and get an SSRI prescribed. I too knew the side effects would probably outweigh the benefits but I decided this was the correct decision for me during this time (supplements are useful but no match for when I actually have depressive thought cycles). I suppose it is actually while you are on them you then remember just how horrific these side effects are.
I'm pretty sure piracetam played a big part in this depressive episode that has come about because before I was taking that I was not over analysing my thoughts which led to me becoming depressed again. Because I am quite a personal person I tend to think in emotional ways and taking piracetam at this stage of my life maybe was not such a good move. I am wondering if aniracetam would be any better in this respect because I have heard of its obvious cognitive boosting qualities but also that it has such a pronounced effect on mood also when used correctly with a choline supplement.
To be perfectly honest I know the therapy that my doctor has offered me is going to be the best form of treatment for me anyway so I am not going to go back and ask for any alternative form of medication. It's a shame the SSRI didn't work but I kinda knew it wouldn't. Some people are lucky in that they can tolerate the side effects (agitation is the worst for me) because they eventually go away so I am told.

and when i say "very small pinch" i mean half of 1/8 teaspoon:



if that's too blurry i can retake the shot

That is indeed a small pinch. I think I'm going to give it a try. At the moment picamilon is a life saver for me and is eliminating much of the crap I would otherwise be going through due to the withdrawl. Aniracetam for sure looks very interesting and may be something that could replace piracetam for me.

[SYNTAX]

I am currently coming off Citalopram and I am in exactly the same boat as you in a certain sense. I decided that due to the extremity of my current situation the only thing that could hurl me through the next few weeks ( I have experienced strong depression/anxiety over the past few weeks due to being in a temporary job I hate BUT NEED so can't leave) would be to go to my GP and get an SSRI prescribed. I too knew the side effects would probably outweigh the benefits but I decided this was the correct decision for me during this time (supplements are useful but no match for when I actually have depressive thought cycles). I suppose it is actually while you are on them you then remember just how horrific these side effects are.
I'm pretty sure piracetam played a big part in this depressive episode that has come about because before I was taking that I was not over analysing my thoughts which led to me becoming depressed again. Because I am quite a personal person I tend to think in emotional ways and taking piracetam at this stage of my life maybe was not such a good move. I am wondering if aniracetam would be any better in this respect because I have heard of its obvious cognitive boosting qualities but also that it has such a pronounced effect on mood also when used correctly with a choline supplement.
To be perfectly honest I know the therapy that my doctor has offered me is going to be the best form of treatment for me anyway so I am not going to go back and ask for any alternative form of medication. It's a shame the SSRI didn't work but I kinda knew it wouldn't. Some people are lucky in that they can tolerate the side effects (agitation is the worst for me) because they eventually go away so I am told.

and when i say "very small pinch" i mean half of 1/8 teaspoon:



if that's too blurry i can retake the shot

That is indeed a small pinch. I think I'm going to give it a try. At the moment picamilon is a life saver for me and is eliminating much of the crap I would otherwise be going through due to the withdrawl. Aniracetam for sure looks very interesting and may be something that could replace piracetam for me.

i've never tried picamilon. i really don't know much about it. how has it cushioned your withdrawal experience?

[Thorsten3]

I am currently coming off Citalopram and I am in exactly the same boat as you in a certain sense. I decided that due to the extremity of my current situation the only thing that could hurl me through the next few weeks ( I have experienced strong depression/anxiety over the past few weeks due to being in a temporary job I hate BUT NEED so can't leave) would be to go to my GP and get an SSRI prescribed. I too knew the side effects would probably outweigh the benefits but I decided this was the correct decision for me during this time (supplements are useful but no match for when I actually have depressive thought cycles). I suppose it is actually while you are on them you then remember just how horrific these side effects are.
I'm pretty sure piracetam played a big part in this depressive episode that has come about because before I was taking that I was not over analysing my thoughts which led to me becoming depressed again. Because I am quite a personal person I tend to think in emotional ways and taking piracetam at this stage of my life maybe was not such a good move. I am wondering if aniracetam would be any better in this respect because I have heard of its obvious cognitive boosting qualities but also that it has such a pronounced effect on mood also when used correctly with a choline supplement.
To be perfectly honest I know the therapy that my doctor has offered me is going to be the best form of treatment for me anyway so I am not going to go back and ask for any alternative form of medication. It's a shame the SSRI didn't work but I kinda knew it wouldn't. Some people are lucky in that they can tolerate the side effects (agitation is the worst for me) because they eventually go away so I am told.

and when i say "very small pinch" i mean half of 1/8 teaspoon:



if that's too blurry i can retake the shot

That is indeed a small pinch. I think I'm going to give it a try. At the moment picamilon is a life saver for me and is eliminating much of the crap I would otherwise be going through due to the withdrawl. Aniracetam for sure looks very interesting and may be something that could replace piracetam for me.

i've never tried picamilon. i really don't know much about it. how has it cushioned your withdrawal experience?

Picamilon? It just roughes out the edges. Everything seems smoother and everything slows down. If I take over 200mg (essential on an empty stomach) I get this effect but with a sense of stimulation, its real nice. A lot of people on here criticize it but it has always worked for me. It doesn't cure depression or anxiety, it just helps a little. A bit like piracetam in its subtleness. I think people read about it thinking it will be like valium or something (the literature on the internet bigs it up a bit too much).
If you take it with food you'll still get the effects but it will not hit you as much. Me personally I take 400mg first thing when I wake up and let the powder dissolve under my tongue. People complain about the taste but I happen to like it, its sweet.