L-methylfolate Alternatives Compared

For Depression: I have been taking L-methlfolate for depression it seems to be working. After trying numerous anti depression meds. I am feeling much better than I have in a long time.

For Depression: I have been struggling with depression and anxiety for 4 years. I used trintellix helped me a lot with memory and anxiety but I was extremely flat for emotions, I then started modafinil and got a huge improvement. Then I was changed to methylphenidate 20 mg ER and the trintellix was reduced to 10 mg. I was using B Vit combo includes methyl folate and methylcobalamine, I suspected it make me anxious but one of my friend told me that it gives extreme energy on high dose so I started 10 mg Methylfolate on first day I was so happy in the morning in the afternoon I was extremely angry yet felt powerful. A friend recommended that I should use niacin with it, so I added 500 mg niacin. Now I cry when listen music or reading what I like. It gives huge boost to methylphenidate, also anger went away when I added niacin I feel emotions so deep and cry with happiness. I am not hyperactive anymore but I have high energy levels, I can go work, then the gym after meet with friends and slept like a baby. I hope this will not change in time.

For Depression: I have Summer SAD (seasonal affective disorder) (yes it's a thing). My insomnia was made worse by this drug Cymbalta but it did take away my anxiety and I may have lost some pounds on it. After a couple weeks I dropped down to 20 mg every other day so I could sleep better. It was toward the end of summer and I started to wean myself off. I haven't had one in 2 or 3 weeks and I am still getting dizzy here and there. Did not experience zaps like others but I have to agree the withdrawal is quite lengthy for someone taking only 20 mg and for a very short time. Withdrawal symptoms included dizziness and daytime sleepiness - I only took this drug for maybe 6 weeks, and not every day.

For Depression: I took Cymbalta for 1 year. It did help with my depression however, I became very lethargic and gained 25 lbs within 3 months. The weight gain scared me because I had never gained that much in such a short period of time. Also, I did have serious constipation with Cymbalta. If you can handle the wieght gain and constipation, I think Cymbalta is the medication to at least try, it does work-or it at least worked with my depression.

For Depression: Hi everyone, I am glad to find a place that I can tell my story & maybe get some opinions. I started taking Zoloft when my husband of 53 years passed, that was 3 years ago. I had the doctor give me instructions on weaning from it in November. So now it has been 8 days off. I did not have any side effects until today. After I got home from church I just broke out in tears & I am not a crier. Is it normal to get this effect after 8 days off? I really would like to stay off the med. Thanks

For Depression: Just take these reviews with a grain of salt. A lot of reviews after taking one day, couple weeks etc. you need a full three months for maximum effectiveness. Not that it takes that long to start getting relief. Side effects are common while your body adjusts. Some of them will go away. I had no troublesome side effects with Zoloft. I always have to start out gradually. Maybe even more than they say bc I’m sensitive to meds. I got big relief from depression. Panic attacks went away. OCD went away. The cons are it made me not very motivated, felt kind of numb to strong feelings. Not feeling urgency about my life. I wouldn’t take it again for years bc it blocked my clear perspective. But it was great to get me stabilized. Things that really help but can’t completely replace anti dep is fish oil, vit d, exercise, sunlight, folate like spinach , lentils really good. Also diet really helps. Get a book called the good mood diet. Best wishes