Misc Another seroquel thread (I'll make it unique I promise)

[~_Hiss_~]

Fellow BL friend using my account for privacy:
I got rx'd seroquel 100mg for depression only (i've tried many others when younger, no category seems to work). After reading about it, seems that it is only rx'd off label for that.

My situation is, I'm taking 40+mg methylphenidate per day (also rx'd but kinda going over)... definitely depressed, haven't been sleeping or eating much, Some of this nasty depression is related to a sad breakup, still foolishly but hopelessly pursuing has made recovery worse, need to forget her; as for clinical depression, I think this will be the first time I admit on here, I've had it since I was 14, exactly half my life; range from mild to severe, but only real suicidal when on paxil at 16. I also take 4mg sub/day and neurontin 1200mg day. was honest to doc about everything except sub (and tobacco).

I've been too afraid to take the seroquel after reading all the threads on here; sounds dysphoric. But i do want to sleep and eat better; maybe feel less depressed too. I think the m-date has been hard on me, sniffing it all the time (usually 5-15mg at a time but not going over 50mg/day), now coughing from that.

I dont have much responsibilities now but semester starting...in about 2 weeks. I'd like to lower my dosages of stuff. Maybe could seroquel use help me lower the other stuff, and provide a peaceful escape from mild withdrawal and the chest-stabbing sadness (heartbreak indeed, maybe worse from the stim)?

I am borderline suicidal, in that, its nice to think about blasting away to "freedom" sometimes, but really, really doubt I'd do that as i've been like that and know how to deal with it by now; not a risk worth mentioning, said this to express my depression level. Should I just pop one of those and see what happens? Cut it down to a lower dose? That idiot psychiatrist said it was a low dose (100mg) but after reading on here doesn't seem so.

Rather just escape with seroquel if it's just drowsy, i feel like i'm in jail anyways. however, I saw the pharmacology of it, hope it doesn't cause more depression by blocking dopamine and stuff. If it does, can it be counteracted by more m-date?

Thanks for any helpful input; I'll msg Hiss my replies to answer any questions or clarifications needed. May my 2nd darkest depression end soon, and may that girl, and all the false hope and lies, fade from my memory asap.

 

[~_Hiss_~]

Alright guys he'd like to know how long he'll be out approx for each dose (50 or 100), and if reversible with m-date. i can't help with it, never had seroquel. but don't worry about the complex interactions; its hard to tell for sure even for those with experience.

So anyone with experience with seroquel or knows about it can respond. Didn't want to make it so complex that no one feels they can help. Indeed lots of posts about it, but when search is used, most posts ironically say UTFSE, people need to stop with that. And many saying it sucks, it is dysphoric for some, it can be a good sleep aid, it may work for comedowns (but only with benzo?)... this stuff does lower the seizure threshold (only other sedative I know which does this is GHB) so I'm advising against a combo with stimulants still active; maybe wait a few hours after last dose.

Since appetite and sleep are concern, would be a good time to try it out, just be prepared for long sleep. lots of water first, and skip sub.

 

[verso]

Some of this nasty depression is related to a sad breakup...

I'm sure that someone will chime in soon with something more to say, but this is all that I needed to read, and I can give you the best advice that anyone can ever give you right now...

You need to grow a beard and walk around like the total mother fucking boss that you are... For real, you're going to let a girl reduce you to all this? Here, does this look like a man that would ever let a woman get the best of him?

Well, does it? Do you even know who this man is? That's Clark mother fucking Gable, son! And whenever I'm feeling like some girl has run off with my nuts, I think back on Clark Gable and all of his characteristically subtle, always audience-friendly, sometimes borderline misogynist antics, and I feel better about myself.

So go rent one of his films right now, and learn a little something. Oh, and remember, when you turn them upside-down, women are all the same.

EDIT: The women of Bluelight will likely never forgive me for this post. Sorry, girls!

 

[~_Hiss_~]

Yeah the girl is a cause, even though it isn't the first time it's happened suddenly when thought everything was well, then after breakup strung along more... he's feeling much more anger now than sadness, but still deep hurt. It was the relationship itself used to go outside himself a bit and reduce already existing depression by faking, by getting laid, and feeling love eventually.

he's trying to get a final answer and make peace with her now then probably will pop a serious dose... yikes, take it slow it might make you feel worse...?

 

[mrflowers00]

i find that seroquel doesn't do anything for depression

 

[~_Hiss_~]

(update . ,msg 10hrs old)

The seroquel was able to really put me out for a while, without any bad dysphoria or side effects. Only very sleepy after taking ~30mg (3rd of pill). Then slept 11hrs.. woke up feeling lousy, groggy. Just wanted to escape back into where I was, which was a peaceful yet somewhat dream filled sleep. took another 3rd. slept another 10hrs.

Thoughts:
I'm glad I didn't take a whole 100mg; never trust a psychiatrist.
I was surprised how naturally sleepy I felt; I didn't feel like I was getting drugged just very sleepy.
I now have tightness in my legs and muscles feel sore and stiff; some could be from length of sleep, but definitely some effect of the med too.

I can't say one way or another if it effected my depression. I've been clean of metadate for 2 days now so that might have made it worse.

Seroquel is not a good med for productive and busy people; luckily i had no responsibility while i was basically in a day long dreamy coma.

 

[brighton]

I have been prescribed seroquel for a number of conditions - anxiety, depression, mania, as a mood stabiliser, and for insomnia.

Take your dose before bedtime and have a strong coffee first thing when you get up to combat the drowsy hangover type feeling.

I did not find it helpful for depression myself, but some of my friends are using it successfully as a mood stabiliser for bipolar.

 

[brighton]

^ hope this helps and you feel better soon.

my granddad used to say to me "girls are like buses, there will be another along in a minute"

cheesy, but true

 

[Missykins]

Quit the other drugs (or drug) that you are using, or at least be honest with your treating physician. He/she is not going
to call the cops.

I personally hate Seroquel for its side effects: dry mouth, sedation, headache, nausea, etc. I don't know how
schizophrenics function on the typical 1000 mg dose (no kidding).

Many doctors prescribe it to treat depression (for which the FDA recently approved its use) when it accompanies
insomnia which is common. You may benefit from the extended-release formula instead. If you are suicidal (or
have suicidal ideation) you may respond more quickly to lithium which is still the gold standard.

I would recommend that you post your question to "The Dark Side" forum where many of the participants have
experience with being prescribed with Seroquel and similar drugs.

 

[mrflowers00]

1000mg is not a typical dose

 

[Missykins]

You need to grow a beard and walk around like the total mother fucking boss that you are... For real, you're going
let a girl reduce you to all this? Here, does this look like a man that would ever let a woman get the best of him?


EDIT: The women of Bluelight will likely never forgive me for this post. Sorry, girls!

You apparently have not seen the latest Summer's Eve commercial where the vagina is referred to as the
cradle of civilization.

 

[Missykins]

For resistant-to-treatment patients with severe mental illness it often is.

 

[Tripman]

100mg is a low dose... I was one 1000mg a day for 12 months.

And yes it is a typical dose for schizophrenics. I met people on 1600mg in the psych ward.

 

[Vyvanse411]

i keep backup seroquel for if i need to like sleep for 3 days. ill take like 450 MG. knocks me out and zombifys me. Also if your getting stimulant pychosis this can help.