If you have been diagnosed with depression and take medications for it.....do you have to be on medications your entire life? When do you know it's the right time to come off the medication (with a doctors approval only, of course). Coming of the medication may cause a rebound effect....??
2006-12-07 03:39:16 · 14 answers · asked by tikizgirl 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I know someone who was diagnosed and prescribed medications for Depression. The doctor decides the how and when to take the meds. And for sure the doctor monitors your prognosis.
Just like my friend, after a while, he was well enough to be off his meds. He wasn't taken off the meds immediately. His physician adjusted his medications gradually until he was taken off it.
Anyway, the best thing I could tell you is, talk to your doctor. Never be afraid to ask questions. Doctors would do well when the patient cooperates.
Good luck to you and hope you feel better.
2006-12-07 03:49:17 · answer #1 · answered by mssy g 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a professional, but from personal experience I know that depression is caused by either a chemical imbalance in the brain or by severe emotional upset or by both. Medication will only solve the chemical imbalance. Some people may need psycho-therapy to resolve the other. Medication may be reduced but must be done so gradually.
-MM
2006-12-07 03:44:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-10 00:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by nikkel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure...i think depression is a life long battle, my father has suffered from it for many years. A therapist would probably prescribe things in combination, for example exercising can release endorphins which we all know can make you happy. also dieting is key. Eating turkey seems to help since it creates seratonin, which helps calm and sooth, hence this is why we get sleepy after we eat it, also seratonin then produces dopamine, which creates feelings of bliss and can be very euphoric..i know turkey isnt the cure but doing a little research on other options instead of meds. may help you...Good luck !!
2006-12-07 03:47:59 · answer #4 · answered by CharlotteGrace 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been on medication since i was 15. Actually, you come off of it when you tell your doctor of your bettered life style changes, habbits, and compostion of daily activities. I mean if your depressed by your husband who yells at you and breaks your things, if you deviroce him or seek marriage consuling, months later you might feel like you can come of the medication simply because you have realize your functions of realitivity.
2006-12-07 03:43:26 · answer #5 · answered by Erin the ROCKSTAR! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been on and off my meds for approx 10 years. Only because I am a self medicater. I stop when I am feeling better and go back on them when I am not doing so well.
DON'T EVER DO THIS!!!!!
It took a while, but I have now found a drug that works for me. I have been taking it for about 4 months straight every single night and feel fantastic. My doctor said I should only be on them for a year.
How cool is that?!?!
2006-12-07 03:54:22 · answer #6 · answered by Kridwen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 00:17:16 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on effxor for about 1 1/2 years when i was on it I felt great but, as weird as it sounds I knew I was ready to stop taking it. and to he honest...when i SLOWLY stopped taking it (the way my doc said to), it was horrible I went through withdrawals (my doc said it was totally normal for the meds I was on) Ive been off them for 6 months now and I feel great. Good luck to you, it may take several medications before you find one that works for you. Best wishes
2006-12-07 03:45:54 · answer #8 · answered by its just me....♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you come off the medication slowly, (under a doctors supervision), there shouldn't be any problems
2006-12-07 03:43:59 · answer #9 · answered by mindtelepathy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We live in a pill popping society. Dont fall for it. Try diet changes, get out and exercise, pick up a hobby, learn to meditate, listen to classical music. Check back in a few weeks.
2006-12-07 05:42:05 · answer #10 · answered by Joe G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋