[Americano]

I don’t do well on ssris/snris due to the agitation they cause (even some that are highly sedating it’s terrible being tired AND agitated ), are there antidepressants that don’t do this?

[Carmina]

I had the same with SSRIs - but not with Mirtazipine - it also helped me sleep (but watch out for weight gain)

[Guiness187055]

Why not ditch antidepressants all together. I can only take wellbutrin. Ssri's send me manic and so do snri's. They also agitate me and cause a lot of anxiety.

[Carmina]

Wellbutrin is still an antidepressant, just an atypical one (as is Mirtazipine) - neither are SSRIs/SSNRIs

[Guiness187055]

Originally Posted by Carmina

Wellbutrin is still an antidepressant, just an atypical one (as is Mirtazipine) - neither are SSRIs/SSNRIs

Yes wellbutrin is an anti depressant but it hits the dopamine receptors not the serontonin.

[Carmina]

I know (well it does partly, it also acts more strongly on several other neurotransmitter receptors but just not serotonin)

[sunnydisposition]

All ssri's are liable to cause agitation and increase in anxiety at first, until its full therapeautic effect is felt, thats why doctors prescribe a benzo for short term when starting an ssri. #accordingtonami

[Americano]

I notice the tricyclics feel pretty chill. I’ve never taken them very long due to sedation though maybe I should stick it out.