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Hi.

My post is written on the introductory page. In case it didn't go through:

Recently having depression. Lymphoma since 2019. Chemotherapy infusions. Lost loved cats. Lost brother. My treatment plan is 0.5 mg lorazepam, used years ago in 2007 when both parents died. Worked. Oncologist prescribed lexapeo, an SSRI, but didn't use it based on reviews. Any comments about SSRI's?

Thanks.

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Dolphin14

Beautiful picture.

I've been on SSRI's and I am now on an SNRI. I have a great Dr and I have followed her lead.

Nothing has to be forever. For quality of life I chose meds. Some people don't go that root.

Best of luck to you with your health

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How is the SNRI working?

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Dolphin14 in reply to

It's great ty for asking. I'm in a good place right now:)

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That's great. Wonder what the difference is between SSRI and srni.

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Dolphin14 in reply to

SSRI blocks serotonin only

SNRI is serotonin and norepinephrine

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Thanks for the clarification.

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randytho2

Postchemo, I can't speak t o everyone that is on a SSRI but I am a Viet Nam Vet with cancer and other health issues and they put me on a SSRI a month or so ago. Started with a low dosage for 4 weeks then worked up to double it. I must say I think it is helping me ...they all DO take time to reach their full potential but I was ready to try anything with these night terrors and bad panic attacks. Only you know if you want to give them a try but for me they seem to be working. Good luck my friend!

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Thanks for the great reply, and thanks for your service.

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fauxartist in reply torandytho2

SSRI's take time to work because they are kind of a bit of re-wiring hormone uptakes etcs. in the brain, and it takes longer in some people more than others. Sadly some people are immune to antidepressants.

Dont understand. I wouldn't want to, or know how to take a reply down.

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Dolphin14 in reply to

I don't think you can take someone's reply down.

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It was most likely just a glitch in the system, as this has happened to me, only yesterday. I replied, it showed up and then "poof" it was gone. The site was also slow at the time.

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Thanks. I assumed it was a glitch.

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We, as members, can delete our own posts, but we cannot delete someone elses individual reply, unless we decide to delete the entire post that we created.

No worries whatsoever, postchemo. 😉

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Dolphin14 in reply to

Thank you for mentioning this

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You are welcome. 🌷

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hypercat54 in reply toDolphin14

No you can't. Only admin can.

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fauxartist in reply to

Only HU admin. can remove a comment if they feel it's offensive, or abusive, or too off topic.

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Dolphin14

Luna there is no drama. I responded about the glitch.

Please do not speak to me that way

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Dolphin14

Luna

I'm sorry but the drama is not coming from me. I'm

not sure this is an appropriate way to act on a new persons post.

Apparently no one knew the issue was settled.

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Dolphin14

We now know that Luna

Thank you for clarifying what happened

Enjoy your day

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hypercat54

Postchemo it appears you have deleted your account and gone. I don't know what happened to make you do that, but please reconsider and come back to us. I want to get to know you better and assure you that this forum is a safe place and we care. x

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