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I've reached a point where my panic disorder is so debilitating that I'm strongly considering SSRI treatment. I've refused it for three years, but after trying everything else, particularly a Peat-style diet, I think it's time to try what's generally considered the first line of treatment for panic disorder. I don't want to become agoraphobic, and I need to reduce my stress, which some days is so strong that only drugs can stop it.
I know that SSRI are pretty much anathema in this community because they increase serotonin, although some people tend to think that they may have other actions which may not be quite so harmful, eg. neurosteroid effect.
Who hear has taken an SSRI and what was your story? Does anyone have a positive story? I may well start treatment regardless of the response, but I do place a lot of value on this community, and your opinions may help to make my decision.
P.S. Tianeptine and Phenibut out of the question.
I know that SSRI are pretty much anathema in this community because they increase serotonin, although some people tend to think that they may have other actions which may not be quite so harmful, eg. neurosteroid effect.
Who hear has taken an SSRI and what was your story? Does anyone have a positive story? I may well start treatment regardless of the response, but I do place a lot of value on this community, and your opinions may help to make my decision.
P.S. Tianeptine and Phenibut out of the question.