Posted by Christina on April 2, 2001, at 10:23:48
In reply to No More anti-depressants for me, posted by PattyK on March 30, 2001, at 22:04:40
When I read your post, I thought maybe I had written it and forgot about it... It sounded so much like my own life.
I am currently weaning from Celexa after being on various ADs and mood stabilizer for 6 years.
The side effects robbed me of normal emotions and I realized how bad it was when I could not cry at my best friends funeral.
I have gained almost 40 pounds, and I have been in a menal fog for years.Despite all the med combos I've tried..I have never really felt "undepressed" and I just can't bring myself to try anymore.
I am fortunate.. that like you.. I have always been able to function. (i.e. continue to work, take care of my kids). My problem is that I feel so numb and nothing has been able to alleviate that.
I've been struggling for years to determine if my depression would get better if I tried just one more med. Nothing was ever the Panacea I was hoping for.
When my withdrawal is complete, I am prepared for a possible rebound depression, but I am willing to take that risk to see what's on the other side.
poster:Christina
thread:58166
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