Posted by shellie on June 14, 2000, at 0:25:07
In reply to Re: Scared, but I have to stop all meds! » Jennifer, posted by Kath on June 13, 2000, at 16:35:14
Hi Jennifer. I went off Nardil several years ago and waited the two weeks or so to try other ad which had come on the market. I had no withdrawal symptoms, nothing physical like people describe going off an ssri. However, the new meds did not work for me and I had to wait again to go on Nardil and then wait for it to take effect. That was really hard. I crashed into a painful depression. I went into the hospital twice during that time; each time for a week. It was not awful to be there--I had been in the hospital for five weeks, three years before and I knew the unit. I knew why I was there and that the Nardil would build up again and it would be okay. But I wasn't able to work during those few weeks, and since I run a business from my home and live alone, it was best to leave. I hesitate to tell you that it was really really hard for me, but I guess I think you need a plan for what action you will take if you get very depressed. (Really, you might not, or experience only mild depression). It's just that having a safe plan (just in case) worked for me, so I wanted to pass that on. I think you are being very brave. shellie
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