Kinda just venting here but I started taking Vyvanse 30mg for ADHD and undiagnosed binge eating disorder. My entire life has revolved around my weight, didn't think I had an ED but once I started the medication my brain stopped thinking about food every hour and I lost almost 20 pounds without trying. The side effects are awful and will probably make me die early but I don't really care. I can finally wear cute clothes and not be terrified of taking photos. Never been happier, not even antidepressants made me feel so accomplished in life. Wish I was diagnosed sooner.
>>588741Tapering off zoloft was a bitch, took me months to stop having the brain zaps. But yes, became completely normal after quitting! I think mine came back 1-2 months after I completely stopped taking it but I was only on 50mg.
>>587954Beta blockers are effective if it's your heart that's making your anxiety worse, it shouldn't be addictive nor affect your brain chemistry although it may? make you dependent on the drug. Benzos are addictive, antidepressants and antianxiety meds that are commonly prescribed for anxiety aren't but definitely affect your emotions/behaviour. For me lexapro helped with my anxiety but zoloft didn't, and yeah it can make you gain weight. I think antidepressants help a lot initially but you have to combine it with therapy to help you eventually taper off the medication and lead to long term changes. Good luck anon!