ThomasFromOhio t1_isb5u85 wrote on October 14, 2022 at 4:56 PM

Reply to comment by NightlyWave in AI Can Offer Insight Into Who Responds to Antidepressants. A new algorithm predicts response to Sertraline with 83 percent accuracy. by Sariel007

Very happy for you that you have it all worked out! I just wish the doc would have talked to me about possible issues with the med. I learned to ASK questions and research meds on my own before getting a script filled and starting to take it.

NightlyWave t1_isbzq9g wrote on October 14, 2022 at 8:15 PM

I probably spent more time researching and learning about neuroscience and endocrinology than I did on my entire degree in computer science. It’s the reason why I knew an SSRI wasn’t right for me because I understood my issue was fundamentally within my dopaminergic system which amphetamines took care of perfectly. It’s nice to finally function and thrive after living a life of the complete opposite.

LionIV t1_iscbeok wrote on October 14, 2022 at 9:35 PM

The problem is doctors thinking you’re just trying to get high. Don’t even dare mention that you smoke weed as a way to self-medicate your symptoms away, because then you’ll NEVER get the help you need.