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Motivation Questions

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Escitalopram - experiencing extreme sleepiness and lack of motivation on Lexapro.

Will this go away?

Viibryd - I’m having extreme lethargy, no motivation, and brain fog. It’s my second week on?

... Viibryd and I’m at 20mg. My doc has suggested that I should not go above 20mg. My anxiety has dramatically decreased and I can say that I’m no longer majorly depressed. But the exhaustion and lack of motivation is a bit concerning for me. Has anyone else experienced this? Does it go... read more

What anxiety/depression medications won’t give me emotional numbness?

I’ve tried Zoloft, Prozac, Celexa, Wellbutrin, Cymbalta and Pristiq. I experience emotional numbness with all of them. I have no empathy, loss of motivation, don’t care about things, hard time crying, etc. I had no emotions when my grandma passed away!! Something is wrong! I feel like a... read more

Effexor XR and heartburn?

Just started 37.5mg Effexor. I'm on my 4th day and can tell it is already giving me a boost of motivation. Just wondering, the ONLY side effect I have is constant heartburn. Wondering how long this will last? I have noticed it helping my OCD and ADHD and more energy, but the heartburn and... read more

Wellbutrin hives reaction. Will it pass? Experiences with Wellbutrin?

I started on 150mg on January 9th and it took about 2 1/2 weeks of adjusting to it. I was irritable some days, loss of appetite plus a little motivation but not much. Around 3 weeks I went ahead and started taking 300mg. I felt so good! More motivation and I find my self less irritable and able to... read more

Sertraline side effects, how long do they last?

Hi , I have been on Sertraline 50mg for 22 days , my side effects seem unbearable , high anxiety , trembling, insomnia, no motivation and dizziness and fatigue , I asked the Doctor 4 days ago how long this would last and she couldnt tell me she suggested coming off but I have come this far and was... read more

Does Effexor give you motivation to get to work, gym and other daily activities?

I have completely interest in everything and been staying home most of the time. I have been on Effexor for over a week. I want my life back.

Sertraline side effects? Anxiety/dissociative?

I’m on my 3rd day of raking sertraline for anxiety. My anxiety is so much worse, I’m so tired, no motivation, head feels very fuzzy. I’ve taken a week off work as I can concentrate. Is this normal? And when will I feel better? I don’t want to leave the house or get off the... read more

How long does it take Pristiq to become effective on major depression, anxiety, and motivation?

I have depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I take Xanax for occasional anxiety and Concerta for ADHD. I've been on just about every antidepressant there is for depression. The latest were Cymbalta and Pristiq. Pristiq makes me just kind of Blah. Really don't want to do much. I took Cymbalta a... read more

Escitalopram - Should I keep taking Lexapro?

I started Lexapro 10 mg for depression. It's been 4 weeks and I feel like I still have no motivation, a little bit of nauseousness which is OK. I can handle it and I have to take a nap during the day but I'm hoping that fade away in time. Should I keep taking this or stop because I really... read more

Prozac - Is fatigue and a lack of motivation normal with Prozac?

I started with 10mg Prozac for five days. Felt pretty good. Have now been on 20mg Prozac for 7 days and I now feel incredibly tired and lack any real motivation. Is this normal in the first weeks? Has anyone felt tired and apathetic at the start, but then eventually felt better? Thank you

Has anyone experienced anxiety disorder and low mood and had success with this?

I suffer from social anxiety and general anxiety, but also low mood (lethargy, low motivation, overwhelm, ADHD type symptoms). I think this could help me, but I'm worried about it worsening anxiety symptoms.

SVT & Metoprolol fatigue & weight gain?

I've been on metoprolol for over 6 years for SVT. I take the succinate ER 50mg in the evening. I'm a 64 year old female. I have put on about 15 pounds and I'm always tired. I have no motivation at all. I mainly want to sit or sleep. During these 6 years I have been put on Zoloft for... read more

Lamictal - No motivation medication or me?

I've been on 150 mgs for about a month now and I don't feel much but I have seemed to of lost some motivation to my routines, morning exercise, walking my dogs, eating better and other things. I have gained wait from this too. I'm just not sure if it's the medicine or what. Any... read more

How to regain energy after long term use?

How do I regain energy and motivation after being a long term amphetamine user for 30 years . I have Raynaud's phenomenon,restless leg syndrome, extreme fatigue,tired all of the time and no motivation. I really want to stay off it this time as I quit a few months ago. But I find coping with... read more

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