I've been on anti depresants for years, nine to be exact, and was numb, the world could come down on top of me and I wouldn't care. I talked with the dr. and he said I could get off of them, but, to ween off, as I did, I've been off almost 6 months. Now, my family, especially my daughters I've raised since they were 2, and are in college, say I need to get back on them because, I now can feel emotions, sadness, gladness, being used, you name it...do I need to get back on them, or do they like me being in a daze and getting away with what they want and mistreating me, abusing me, such as hitting and hurting me...now that I'm off of the meds, I can see clearly now, I was taken advantage of by my own daughters, and family, and they want me back on them...I am not crazy, not depressed, but, now I stand up for what is right..who is in the wronge, me or them..by the way, the dr. says and knows all that has happened to me in the past and present and thinks I'm fine, that they liked me hazed
2007-02-03 13:58:59 · 6 answers · asked by Confused 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
If you are not feeling depressed and are not in danger of hurting yourself, I would say go with your dr's recommendations.
Don't go back on meds just because your family tells you to.
2007-02-03 14:03:19 · answer #1 · answered by ambr123 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you were on the wrong anti depressant if you felt like you were in a haze.
You should have never allowed anyone to abuse you emotionally or physically and they should know that straight. I hope you have given it to them. As long as you do not feel depressed (ie: sad or down ALL THE TIME) then you are fine. Perhaps they have not seen you express yourself in the past and like you said, they are not used to it. That would be their problem, not yours.
But, if you are acting completely out of character (not yourself at all) then maybe you can do a self evaluation and figure out how to change it without the use of medication. Whatever the case...as long as you are happy and are not destroying many relationships around you but instead are trying to work out the kinks...you are fine!!
2007-02-03 14:14:25 · answer #2 · answered by luvmykids 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it sounds like your family preferred you on drugs. Just because you are feeling emotions doesn't mean that you need to go back on drugs. I was on meds for a long time and then took myself off of them. (that is a lot harder than weening off of them, let me tell you) But I am finally back to normal and feel better about things. Yes I get sad and depressed every now and then but I am not going to rush to pills when I feel that way. You are the Mother Hen. What you say goes and if your children don't like it, tough. They can have a say when they pop out a couple of kids and have a rough time. If they are physically abusing you, then I say write them off. Don't go down that dark hole again just because two young girls are telling you that you need meds.
2007-02-03 14:05:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
welcome back to the land of the living.
girl, listen to me, emotions are good. there are a lot of them. they are what makes us human, this colorful horrible wonderful array of feelings. that's what everything is about, dare i say it, one of the reasons we're even here on this earth- to feel every emotion and experience as much as we can.
and going through life drugged up and numb is no way to live, trust me! i was on nine medications for one year when i was fourteen.
i hardly remember that year- but i know for a fact, i would rather have felt the pain and truth of such an important time than nothing at all.
you know yourself better than any doctor.
this is your choice, not your daughters, not your family's.
it is your choice, you do what you want to do with YOUR life, and be strong in that decision.
you will be okay.
everything is going to be alright.
2007-02-03 14:14:12 · answer #4 · answered by mica 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Anti-ds had the same effect on me. I have not taken them in 5 years and will never take them again. The people in my world who don't like who I really am can scratch and sniff for all I car, it is my life and I finally feel like I am really living it. Keep up the good work.
2007-02-03 14:51:53 · answer #5 · answered by Phartzalot 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like your fine without them...do seek a professionals advice though. I take anti-depressants and have been on lexapro for about 3 years. i would love to stop taking them but i.m scared, i have a history a suicide.
2007-02-03 14:04:33 · answer #6 · answered by smoovkay 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋