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Getting off/back on anti-depressants
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:12 am
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:12 am
Nearly two years ago I had an episode of anxiety that ended up leading to I guess depression. Got pretty bad and ended up getting on medicine. A couple of months ago I started trying to taper off, taking every other day, then every third, and fourth... About two weeks ago I woke up feeling like crap out of nowhere. Tried to fight it for a few days but it persisted so for about a week I've been back to taking it every other day and it seems to be getting worse.
I know when you start taking anti-depressants the first couple of weeks are supposed to be rough but should I be going through that again given that I was never totally off of them before starting back up?
I know when you start taking anti-depressants the first couple of weeks are supposed to be rough but should I be going through that again given that I was never totally off of them before starting back up?
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:14 am to RandySavage
Drink alcohol. It's better for you.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:15 am to RandySavage
Get a hobby, gain fulfillment from achieving something, make friends, laugh, exercise and eat healthy, and stop worrying about some pill.
This post was edited on 4/16/18 at 9:16 am
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:16 am to RandySavage
Let me tell you one thing Brotha, you just gotta keep on keepin on...ooooh yeaahhh!!!!!
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:20 am to RandySavage
Are you going off and on with the advice of a psychiatrist or are you doing it on your own? Every medication is different, can’t say what you’re experiencing is not “normal.”
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:22 am to RandySavage
Yes, you’re going to feel horrible when they start going back into your system. You need to make sure you speak with your physician if you try to get off of them again. There can be some terrible side effects if you don’t do I the right way. Disregard anybody on here who is a self-proclaimed doctor. Your physician knows what is best for you, so keep him/her involved in any decisions you make. It should only take a few days for your body to get used to them again. Good luck to you
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:29 am to RandySavage
I have been taking 20mg Paxil for a little over a year now. I love the stuff.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:40 am to PortHudsonPlaya
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Get a hobby, gain fulfillment from achieving something, make friends, laugh, exercise and eat healthy, and stop worrying about some pill.
I used to be like you until it happened to me.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:41 am to RandySavage
My guess on the severity of what you are going through now is your brain is now used to getting those chemicals from the pills instead of generating them on its own.
If it is now generating less of the chemical than before you went on the drugs, then coming off of them would be harder than when you went on them.
As far as kicking them goes, I’m familiar with what happens if you are mostly using them to treat anxiety. You pretty much have to be able to manage stress better than when you were on them.
Less sure of what happens if you were mainly using them to control depression instead.
This will probably sound stupid and cliche, but you should probably try to exercise more because the activity should release endorphins to make you feel better. You don’t need to run marathons but having more activity than before should hopefully jumpstart your system enough to get past the depression you’re seeing upon coming off the drugs.
If it is now generating less of the chemical than before you went on the drugs, then coming off of them would be harder than when you went on them.
As far as kicking them goes, I’m familiar with what happens if you are mostly using them to treat anxiety. You pretty much have to be able to manage stress better than when you were on them.
Less sure of what happens if you were mainly using them to control depression instead.
This will probably sound stupid and cliche, but you should probably try to exercise more because the activity should release endorphins to make you feel better. You don’t need to run marathons but having more activity than before should hopefully jumpstart your system enough to get past the depression you’re seeing upon coming off the drugs.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:45 am to RandySavage
Stop self-medicating. Consult your doctor and do as he says. Don’t fart around with your mental health.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:54 am to RandySavage
What did we do as a species before anti depressants, ADD meds, etc?
Posted on 4/16/18 at 10:02 am to RandySavage
Same thing happened to me.
I tapered off as directed, and a few weeks later I had symptoms. They enviably went away and I felt great.
2 years later the anxiety came back ten fold.
Some people need them for life, or for longer than others.
See how you feel a month or two off of them. Two weeks isn’t enough time.
You can google symptoms after tapering off an AD. Plenty of information to help you deal.
Just remember everyone is different.
Listen to your Doctor. You’ll get a million different opinions on the internet. But sometimes you’ll find someone you identify with, that will help.
Good luck, just hang in there, it’ll get better.
I tapered off as directed, and a few weeks later I had symptoms. They enviably went away and I felt great.
2 years later the anxiety came back ten fold.
Some people need them for life, or for longer than others.
See how you feel a month or two off of them. Two weeks isn’t enough time.
You can google symptoms after tapering off an AD. Plenty of information to help you deal.
Just remember everyone is different.
Listen to your Doctor. You’ll get a million different opinions on the internet. But sometimes you’ll find someone you identify with, that will help.
Good luck, just hang in there, it’ll get better.
This post was edited on 4/16/18 at 10:04 am
Posted on 4/16/18 at 10:04 am to RandySavage
You need to do this with the help of a doctor. If you medicate yourself, it may not be to the levels that help you and may cause more harm than good.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 10:06 am to adavis
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Yes, you’re going to feel horrible when they start going back into your system. You need to make sure you speak with your physician if you try to get off of them again. There can be some terrible side effects if you don’t do I the right way. Disregard anybody on here who is a self-proclaimed doctor. Your physician knows what is best for you, so keep him/her involved in any decisions you make. It should only take a few days for your body to get used to them again. Good luck to you
This. Talk to your doctor.
Most antidepressants require a taper period. Don't try and stop or start on your own without discussing with a real doctor.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 10:08 am to PortHudsonPlaya
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Get a hobby, gain fulfillment from achieving something, make friends, laugh, exercise and eat healthy, and stop worrying about some pill.
People's ignorance on the subject of mental health is astounding. GFY before you come in here and spout BS about something you clearly have zero knowledge on.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 10:09 am to LSUcajun77
I recently started taking 10mg of medication for anxiety...I was constantly worrying about things, getting minor panic attacks, tension headaches, couldn't focus, couldn't get excited about anything, etc.
The first time I took the medicine, I got extremely dizzy and thought I was passing out...just didn't feel right at all. But it got better and seemed to have started working at about 3 weeks.
I tried to get past it naturally by exercising, eating right and doing more activities. The problem is, you can't engage in fun activities every day and it was the quiet time at work or at home where the anxiety would really kick in. At that point, I knew I needed some sort of help, even if it was medicine.
Never try talking about anxiety issues with someone who's never had it. They think all you have to do is "snap out of it" or "have a drink". You won't get anywhere talking to them about it....speak to professionals or people who have had the same issues that you're having.
If you get back on the meds, you'll have to go through those 2-3 weeks of feeling "not yourself" but once they kick in, you'll be ok.
The first time I took the medicine, I got extremely dizzy and thought I was passing out...just didn't feel right at all. But it got better and seemed to have started working at about 3 weeks.
I tried to get past it naturally by exercising, eating right and doing more activities. The problem is, you can't engage in fun activities every day and it was the quiet time at work or at home where the anxiety would really kick in. At that point, I knew I needed some sort of help, even if it was medicine.
Never try talking about anxiety issues with someone who's never had it. They think all you have to do is "snap out of it" or "have a drink". You won't get anywhere talking to them about it....speak to professionals or people who have had the same issues that you're having.
If you get back on the meds, you'll have to go through those 2-3 weeks of feeling "not yourself" but once they kick in, you'll be ok.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 10:09 am to stout
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What did we do as a species before anti depressants, ADD meds, etc?
we killed ourselves. People were bed ridden with depression. People still are, but many find tons of relief from meds.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 10:10 am to stout
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What did we do as a species before anti depressants, ADD meds, etc?
Suffered, had a terrible quality of life, committed suicide, and probably some other stuff.
Posted on 4/16/18 at 10:10 am to AU_251
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spout BS
What makes those things BS?
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