Hi everyone
im 22 yrs old..3 yrs ago i got a break down..and went on Anti depressetns..they helped me alot..but it was all artificial sorta..i had no emotions etc etc
lately ive decided to get off them..so its been a week
and i feel volnurable
anyone been in my situation before?
ive been trying to help myself through sports
like Kick Boxing, biking, etc etc
but ya..so far not so bad except today i felt a lil stressed out n i was thinking if i should go back on the meds.
What is ur suggestion
2007-06-02 19:01:57 · 9 answers · asked by Jiggyman 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Thanks everyone
Well to be totally honest, I was on Celexa for 2 yrs..i felt like a super nman,.but it felt all unreal...weird..not natural
then i swtiched to Cipralex...it made me feel suicidal
so now im just tryin to get off them all by doing sports , working, etc etc
still ahrd cuz when im tired i get the down feeling back and also the weird feelign in my head
but i hope to god and everyones prayers that i feel better soon :)
please wish me luck
2007-06-02 19:43:48 · update #1
I just wanted to tell you that, you're doing a hell of a job and i have a great respect for what you're doing and trying to fix things. I know how you feel. I'm having the same problems but unfortunately can't give you a better advise than you already know. Ups and downs will always be there but if your pain get unbearable, i suggest you go back on med's again. It's not worth the risk. Any how, just wanted to say Hi, also that, you're not alone. Take care of yourself and i wish the best.
2007-06-02 19:17:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My suggestion is to consider the possibility that you stopped the meds and are dropping to your "natural" levels, which may well be lower than what would be considered "normal".
All the speculation though is really of little help to you. This is a matter between you and your Dr. You really should leave outside opinions out of your decisions of health and well being.
2007-06-02 19:18:40 · answer #2 · answered by Hope 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
See the antidepressant websites at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris on page 2: read that page, and see www.drugs.com on yours. I'd go on a half dose for several weeks, then taper off, as advised, to minimise withdrawal symptoms, adopting the alternative treatments in the meantime, and thereafter.
2007-06-02 19:41:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
With some antidepressants you need to wean yourself off them. Stopping cold turkey can wreak havoc on your body and your emotions. Did you stop the antid's on your own or did you discuss getting off them with your doctor? If you just stopped taking them you may be dealing with withdrawal symptoms. Go talk to your doctor before you do anything else with your meds.
LL
2007-06-02 19:10:59 · answer #4 · answered by LeapingLizard 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it seems like you did not discuss this with your doctor. which could be very dangerous,the fact that your doing sports is good, but you may not be ready to go off your meds, go to your and talk about it .
2007-06-10 14:12:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to www.antidepressants facts.com the meds will f you up big time and you need to withdrawal slowly with the help of a dr.
2007-06-03 11:43:37 · answer #6 · answered by beachy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hullo
anti depressant therapy may cause exacerbation of depression,if it was removed abruptly,the best way is to taper down the dose,with ongoing re evaluation of the case.
Dr solo
2007-06-02 21:39:47 · answer #7 · answered by baghdadcatcash 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Keep up the good work and read the info here: http://www.breggin.com I think you deserve cudos for your hard work on getting med free.
You will make it!
2007-06-02 19:07:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
TALK TO YOUR DR. AND NEVER STOP TAKING YOUR MEDS. ALL AT ONCE !! IT COULD MESS YOU UP BAD !!!
2007-06-10 14:16:21 · answer #9 · answered by tarzan_greystroke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋