Posted by Christina on March 23, 2001, at 9:51:16
Hi Everyone:
I've been reading a lot posts regarding weaning off psych drugs.
It seems most of us are dealing with the same withdrawal effects and wondering how long they'll last, what we can do to survive the process, and what's the next step.A little background... I've been on various ADs and mood stabilizers for about 6 years. The major weight gain, foggy brain, lack of motivation and overall lack of joy are too much for me, so I've decided to taper off and hope for something good. I'm on Day 3 with no meds.
I'm afraid of what's next... will I have a major relapse in depression? Will I screw up whatever "good" I may have done in the past six years ("good" meaning that I haven't been hospitalized, and that I'm still alive)
Will my brain ever be normal?
Will I have to go back on ADs for the rest of my life if this doesn't work out?These are questions I think we're all grappling with, and I'd like to open the forum to hear how everyone is doing with this.
poster:Christina
thread:57262
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