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Default Nov 02, 2022 at 06:20 PM
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My pdoc just prescribed Emsam for my GAD, Complex PTSD, MDD, etc. I am terrified of all medications bc I get the worst reactions from them all. I keep reading how Emsam is activating and I am a constant, racing thoughts, terror-filled, restless, severely anxious wreck already and I am scared that Emsam will be too stimulating and that is the last thing that I need!
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Default Nov 03, 2022 at 04:36 PM
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I can definitely identify with you from personal experience! I hope the Emsam helps and that its side effect profile is mild and tolerable. Sadly I have no experience with this medication.
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Default Nov 12, 2022 at 08:55 PM
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Based on what I've heard about Emsam, it's a good medicine and it has good efficacy for the kinds of things you describe. It's in an older class of medications that doctors don't use as much anymore because there are newer medications I guess. But I was almost prescribed Emsam. I would have gone on it, but my combination of Effexor XR and Remeron finally started working for me before I had to go on Emsam. I wish you the best with the Emsam.

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Default Nov 13, 2022 at 08:10 PM
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I was too worried about Emsam so started Paxil on November 4th. I still feel no better. I feel hopeless, terrified, and extremely sad. I am so paralyzed by my fears that I cannot function. 18 years of this torture and now I am 48. I feel like I am doomed this way forever. 😭
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Default Nov 13, 2022 at 11:32 PM
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Oh my gosh, hang in there please darkfeary. You've made it this far, you've showed great strength of endurance. I feel a positive change must take place for you soon.😔🙏🙏💙

What about a community worker to help you with day to day activities like getting groceries or going to the pharmacy, the doctor, things like that? Could make the world of difference my friend, knowing someone is there to help. Someone who really cares.🙏🙏🙏

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