u/Pretend_Plum_1677

I started Auvelity this last Monday so it’s only been 4 days but I felt it hit within a few hours of the first pill and it’s been intense ever since. I feel high, out of my head, and today I’m noticing some paranoia and complete lack of motivation to get things done.

I take this off label for perimenopause rage/irritability. I don’t have depression so I’m wondering if this might not be the best fit for me. Basically I’m having a hard time understanding how I go from feeling like this, druggy and disoriented, to feeling normal/better? Should I just stop this med and try something else?

Last night I made my not quite 7 year old cry. And not just cry but burst into tears and sobs as he said “you hurt my feelings”. 😭

I’m absolutely crushed and feel like a horrible mom. I apologized immediately but the damage was done.

I need help and I’m asking all of you what to do here. I’m tired of being mean, angry, and annoyed so often. I don’t remember being like this all the time but it’s def a big part of who I am now. My family doesn’t deserve this.

I feel like I need to be on something, an antidepressant. My doctor prescribed Auvelity at my request but I haven’t taken it out of fear of the side effects. Also I didn’t realize it’s basically Wellbutrin and cough suppressant and Wellbutrin didn’t work for me in the past.

Has anyone had luck treating their peri rage/meanness with antidepressants and has it helped? I need to do something.

I don’t care if I sweat, I care about the smell. It’s so bad. I’ve tried so many things. Next on my list is Mitchum Unscented Gel, Carpe, and Lume. I’m apprehensive about Lume cause it sounds like hippy shit bit I would try anything at this point. I’d prefer to avoid aluminum but would also consider it if nothing else works.

Does anyone else have recs for deodorant or wipes to try?

Help! I stink! I never had this problem till peri. I’ve tried several things and nothings working. Glycolic acid doesn’t work, panoxyl caused a massive rash that nearly sent me to the ER, antibacterial dove wash doesn’t seem to do anything, and the highly praised persimmon soap is useless.

What’s your holy grail product? Willing to try as long as it isn’t too abrasive.