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Have you faced any side effects from using SSRIs to treat depression? (Prozac, Lustral, Cipralex, Faverin, etc.)
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i take mirtazipine for my depression and blur up and get double vision whenever i read and write which is more like digital eye strain, i presume. i do not know if mirtazipine causes that side effect problem. i get fuzzy eyesight when i go to type on my laptop computer and i have asperger syndrome too, as well as being a type 2 diabetic.
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Im on sertilene mind spelling and with my anti epileptic drugs aswell I rattle and not sure anymore if its doing any good.
I suppose it is as I've just lost my son and I've shown no emotions yet so im not sure if its the meds or shock, but other things like sleep or in my case no sleep and so restless but that could also be the aeds.
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Hi everyone,
How are you holding up today?
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are one of the most common treatments for depression. They can be incredibly helpful for many, but they can also come with side effects that don’t always get talked about enough.
Some people report physical side effects like nausea, headaches, weight gain or sexual side effects. Others notice emotional changes, like feeling “numb,” flat, or disconnected. And for some, the medication just doesn’t seem to help at all.
💬 Have you tried SSRIs?
📌 What side effects (if any) did you experience?
💡 Were there any coping strategies or adjustments that helped?
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We’d love to hear your thoughts, whether you’re currently taking SSRIs, have taken them in the past, or are just trying to figure out if they’re right for you.
There’s no pressure to share more than you’re comfortable with. Every comment helps others feel seen and less alone.
Take care,
Somya from the Carenity team 🌼