Can any one give me sound, 'first hand', experience, of how to come off this antidepressant. I am a mother of two and can not afford to mess my children around. Of course i will go to the doctors also, however i am particuly interested in mood experience and any other nasty effects,,,,how long it took persons etc. First hand experience only please.
How do you/I cope with the anger and unsettlement, when coming off of them please. Anger and children just don't mix and i am terrified of coming off them. I can feel soo terrible. I have been on them for several years. Help!
I can't remember what it's was like to be just me, without them. Did anyone notice that they were sensitive to situations once weened off.
I also seem to have developed a obsessive compulsive tendancy while i am on these...god only knows how this will be when i come off them also. I have been picking my face for 3 years,I am scarred. Apart from all this i am a very cheerful happy person. Really steady.
2007-03-01 09:08:53 · 4 answers · asked by Emmsagogo* 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Hi los, i have been on venlafaxine for a while myself now, along with other stuff, and i also have a daughter. You don't mention if you are coming off them because you have been advised to, or because you want to. Either way, your doctor will reduce the amount slowly and safely. Don't do it yourself, as the withdrawals can be worse than the original symptoms, if not done correctly (speaking from experience). Take care, and STOP PICKING MATE!!!
2007-03-01 10:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are on antidepressants for a reason, and have been for years. perhaps you have forgotten why you got on them in the first place? If you are experiencing less than desirable side effects then try a different medication, but for the sake of your kids, don't just quit the antidepressants, they are obviously working to some extent.
2007-03-01 09:14:33 · answer #2 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am totally with you - i cold have written that myself
i have been treated for depression and anxiety sinve 1993 and changed from seroxat onto efexor 300mg daily for over 2 years - you will know when you are ready to stop taking it and your gp will advise you how to do this safely
take care of yourself - you are worth it
well done taking the step of putting this on here - it is very helpful to other people to help break the taboo of depression
you are NOT alone
2007-03-01 09:16:35 · answer #3 · answered by frogg135 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
read the last paragraph again? really? steady?? yu need a dr.!
2007-03-01 09:12:47 · answer #4 · answered by richard c 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋