I have been taking anti depresants for like 8 months and my doctor told me that probably in june 27 I was going to stop, and i really feel fine and im scared, im afraid to tell him that cuz i want to be strong for my mom but im afraid to stop seeing him, cuz somehow it makes feel secure...
2006-06-14 11:21:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
i forget to tell, im taking therapy my doctor is really a psichiatrist
2006-06-14 11:45:42 · update #1
Some people can take antidepressants for only a time but in reality most people need to continue taking them. Talk to you doctor about your concerns, be honest with him. Maybe your feeling better is due to the medication, it would be awful to fall backwards after stopping them. Tell him you want to continue, or at least keep seeing him so he can closely monitor your mental health if he insists on taking you off of them. Also going to therapy may help, just talking about what's going on with you and your fears can help alot too. I wish you the best. You can send me an e-mail if you want to talk more.
2006-06-14 11:29:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is really common to feel this way at the end of treatment. Usually the sessions will taper down gradually, as will the medications. Don't do anything for your mother or anyone else-you do what you need to do. Tell your doctor how you feel, your mom doesn't need to know that you are worried, that is between you and your doctor (and now all of the Y! answers community).
The simple fact of the matter is that because you have become dependant on your doctor, like a security blanket, it is probably a good indication that you are ready to go at it on your own. This isn't a forever decision-if you have problems again in a few weeks or months or years, you can always return! Remember to explain your feelings to your doc and good luck with everything!
2006-06-14 11:29:58 · answer #2 · answered by rae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor about it. He needs to know everything that's going on. If he feels you are ready to go of the medicine and stop seeing him then you probably are ready. Don't be afraid. You won't be able to tell the difference when he takes you off the medecine if you are ready to go off it. If you start feeling depressed again then just go back to your doctor, it's no big deal. I used to see a doctor and take anti depresents and when I got off them I was the same happy person as when I used the medication. I was sooo happy to be free of depression. You should be happy to. It's a great thing to be getting of those pills so celebrate!!!!:)
2006-06-14 11:37:09 · answer #3 · answered by Breanna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think i kind of relate to what you're feeling...
i appreciate that there isn't anything chemically implanted in depression drugs that make them literally addictive but there may be a mental aspect to what you're feeling...
for example, cigerettes contain nicotine which is physically addictive and makes a person feel like there filling a void in their lives...
on the other hand, depression drugs can have the same kind of effect...
maybe you feel that you feel fine because you've been taking the drugs and now by stopping, the reasons you started this treatment will come flooding back?
this is just something i thought of when you said you were scared..
maybe you need therapy rather than drugs...
if you feel secure talking to the doctor then talkin to a therapist may firstly make you feel secure in the sense that you're consulting with a professional but secondly, he/she may help you to work around this dependacny and give you strategies to deal with you depression symptoms..
i think the best thing for you to do is tell your doctor and say that you do want further treatment (like a kind of aftercare) andu feel anti depressants have taken their effect
all the depressants actually do is rebalance what once was a chemical inmbalance...and it sounds like your chemical imbalance of depression has been rectified
however you may still benefit from therapy to give you peace of mind...its nothing to be ashamed of and you WILL benefit in the longrun!
all the best- hope you resolve this issue
2006-06-14 11:40:04 · answer #4 · answered by skater boi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not be afraid to say something, its OK to be scared and its OK to see your doctor to feel better. Your mom cares about you and wants to help but can't if you are not telling her the information she needs to know. You will get better faster and be able to do more for your mom if you tell exactly how you are feeling. I am a mom and would far rather hear what is wrong than guess or have my child suffer for one moment.
2006-06-14 11:27:33 · answer #5 · answered by barbara m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of al it is very normal that you are afraid of stopping with antidepressants. I think you should tell your doctor that. Are you also working on your problems or just taking these medicine? Because if you didn't work on your problems, they still exist.
Your doctor should help you dealing with them, or he should advise you to go to a therapist or counseller. You should not stop seeing someone who is able to help, you don't have to be alone in this.
Listen to yourself here and try not to worry about your mother. I think your moher will be proud on you if you would stand for yourself in the way that you listen to what's going on inside of you.
You have all the reasons to tell her that you are afraid. Being scared is nothing to be ashamed of. In that way you also allow her to support you, and you take care for yourself in a mature way.
Good luck!
2006-06-14 11:32:45 · answer #6 · answered by Bloed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then you should definately talk to your doctor. Anti-depressants are not addictive. You should be fine if you stop because the seratonin is probably at a normal level in your brain by now.
2006-06-14 11:25:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-14 04:16:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to express your concerns..This is your mental health and noone but you yourself can decide when you are healthy enough. Do not feel that you have to be strong for others when you are hurting this only adds to your stress. Believe in yourself enough to know that you are not ready ....
2006-06-14 11:52:46 · answer #9 · answered by georgia79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anti depressants aren't addictive, people have been on them longer than that. Maybe you should get a second opinion.
2006-06-14 11:30:57 · answer #10 · answered by Izzy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋