I was actually mostly just on Prozac after Effexor's side effects were too much again (was on and off it many years) since around July last year. Things started going down hill and I couldn't handle my emotions or moods or sleep then I ended up with an opiate addiction just to get me through the day/night. It numbed me but I realised I had a problem and went off it cold turkey in February. I guess anti d's have helped in the past, but Effexor ended up sending me too high and my insomnia a lot worse. The Prozac must do something cos I'm feeling awful without it, but I don't know anymore.

Since then I've still been on the Prozac, with Seroquel as needed. It helped me get off the opiates, it does help me sleep but I hate the hunger. At the moment I'm about a month off Prozac with a couple of tiny doses to get the brain zaps gone and cos I had no idea what else to do.

I felt at such a loss when she said there isn't many meds left. I've only been on anti d's by themselves mostly.. they rack up the tally to about 10. Still never been on an actual mood stabiliser so that could be a go next.

Benzo's I've pretty much been on the past 8 years, but I wouldn't say I'm addicted. More on an as needed basis. This year at least once a day usually at night to help my insomnia and racing mind.