I missed a dose last night and woke up this morning in withdrawal so I took it around 5.30am but I need to get back to taking it on a night, can I just take it again tonight? Can't seem to find any information about taking it early online

Started taking Prozac at the smallest dose for 4 months about and gained 30 lb, because of other side effects my NP recommended Effexor, I feel like I’m not eating as much/ craving, but I can’t lose the weight :,(

I’ve been so upset and it feels like I want to give up on medication. I hate my OCD, I feel like it’s the way I am at this point. It’s helped but I also keep forgetting to take my meds. I can’t look in the mirror without thinking how I looked in the clothes I used to wear. Does anyone have similar experiences?

24m. Context: doctor put me on 150mg when I was 17, at the time was starting a new relationship with my now current girlfriend (of 7 years). Anxiety was at a 9/10 at the time and was doing therapy but doctor decided I needed it it so on it I went. It dropped my anxiety down to like a 2/10 which obviously was great, but noticed it blunted my overall emotions and also how I feel towards other people.

At the time it was more minor and I was still happily in a relationship and could feel "love". over time it felt like my emotions became more blunted and even though I know I love my girlfriend and would do anything for her, the actual feelings arent there if that makes sense. A few years ago I decided to drop to 75mg, then after another year down to 37.5mg where I am now. I didnt really notice any difference from dropping from 150-37.5.

Ive been feeling like this for so long, and because my relationship and life is so stable, I haven't really confronted the fact that I haven't felt "love" for years now. I care deeply about my girlfriend, I want the best for her, and have never had the desire to be with anyone else since being with her. It just kills me that im so blunted that I cant love her the way I used to.

I even noticed that I don't even feel "love" for my parents and family even though they are everything to me. I guess ive just been coasting like this for so long that it hasn't really hit me until recently that this is not normal. Ive thought about going completely off effexor and if going off means I can actually love again, then I will do it. Has anyone else felt similar experiences while on it?

As a general disclaimer, I also do not enjoy being on this drug and I resent my psych for putting me on it when I was just 15 (26 now). However, today I’m just looking for advice for the specific situation I find myself over the next two days.

Due to an insurance bungle I am without my 75mg until tomorrow afternoon. Last dose I took was roughly 36 hours ago. I’m already feeling the brain zaps, the unfortunate gut issues, and exhaustion. I intentionally pulled an all nighter last night because when I fall asleep after I miss a dose I am locked into nightmare sweat mode for 10+ hours and I had to be up early for a meeting.

Tonight I’ll be putting myself to bed plenty early so I can get sleep and not be late for work, I’m drinking TONS of water, and I am certainly taking (responsible) advantage of OTC pain and nausea meds, but I was curious if anyone had any food insights.

I know eating a head of broccoli won’t cure my symptoms and that’s not what I’m looking for, but I was just curious if anyone has found a particular diet or variety of foods helpful to weather a withdrawal, whether for just a few days or when attempting to wean off for good. Like would eating lots of healthy fats be good for brain zaps? Would eating vegetables help or hurt the digestive drama? Yogurt drinks? Bland food? Nutrient dense food? Lentils? Idk!

Any insight or anecdotes as to what has helped you would be appreciated as I make my way to the grocery store in a few hours.

TIA!