[mr-oh-noes]

I had a little DMT smoke session the other day and this woman couldn't feel much of anything from the DMT despite smoking a large amount. Others got desired effects. I think it was because she was on SSRI antidepressants, which are known to desensitize to serotonergic psychedelics. To be honest, I found it utterly disturbing to watch someone unable to connect to their unconscious. She said the antidepressants removed the lows, but also the highs in life.

I might rather be depressed.

[sillysaurusx]

In my experience, the only side effect I've noticed is mildly decreased libido. But the decrease wasn't too significant.

I would say there's probably some truth to your observation. I don't partake in DMT, so I can't speak to that part. But it's true that prozac will probably make you less... prone to intensity.

I prefer it. It's nice to have control over my mental state and behaviors. Previously, it was uncontrollable suicidal ideation, which was neither fun nor productive.

At this point it's been so many years since I've had those thoughts that I honestly can't remember what it was like. All I remember is that I was miserable in the worst way. I thought I was a total wuss, too, and that there was something wrong with me for thinking those thoughts.

Turns out, I was going through life with the equivalent of a broken leg, and not bothering to treat it. So when you say that you'd rather be depressed, just know that for those broken few who Prozac helps, it's a bit like saying you'd rather have a broken leg as long as you can have a good DMT experience.

Perhaps some would make that trade, but personally I felt happy with my outcome. But it's true that for others, Prozac may not be the best way forward. It's why it's important to proceed under the care and supervision of a doctor that actually cares about your long-term well-being. (Ideally a therapist. I've thought about that other parallel comment, and they were right; if you're not having luck with doctors, go the therapist route. It's what ended up saving me.)

[mypalmike]

Yeah I totally agree with you, despite the fact that Prozac was a terrible 6 month fog for me some 20 years ago. It really works wonders for some people. And the cognitive behavioral therapy I received at the time, in addition to short term anxiety medication which I still take occasionally, were huge in terms of my long term mental health.

[Revenant-15]

> I might rather be depressed.

After experiencing both, I vastly prefer being on SSRIs, no contest. Probably wouldn't be here right now without them.

[sillysaurusx]

Heh. You said in a dozen words what I said in hundreds. Yes, ditto. And thank you very much for being willing to share this. (Hopefully one day it won't be rare to share, but currently it is.)