Posted by utopizen on June 27, 2004, at 16:35:11
In reply to Zyprexa and SSRIs ruined my life, posted by mcp on June 27, 2004, at 13:45:18
Your body just needs to adjust, and the Ativan (are you still on it?) or any benzo will help with that. Benzos help even severe alcoholism withdrawl, so don't despair. If you're not on the Ativan, or another benzo, you should ask if you can get on that. Or if you are on it, ask if your dose should be adjusted or another drug could help you cope as you withdraw.
It's short, although it must be hard to believe that. Just try not to let yourself obsess over it, and think about how evil docs are, or how your body's brain is now fundamentally flawed somehow. We've all been down that road, and it's self-fulfilling if you steer yourself to think that way.
It will not stay like this, and as hard as it is to believe, you have a happy day or two still left in this world. Keep up the hope, and don't demonize the ones who are trying to help, and you'll find relief.
Keep an open watch for the typical signs of depression, and don't hesitate to seek help (counseling+meds) if they crop up. Easiest way to notice is if you can't immediately answer, "am I happy?" without negative thoughts creeping up to the surface.
And no, don't be afraid about antidepressants or antipsychotics in the future. They're not evil, but sometimes they have unexpected effects. There's other meds, don't develop an aversion to the classification of antidepressants or antipsychotics like I did-- depression gets worse over time when you neglect it.
Hang in there. I can relate to where you're coming from, and let me just say it's been better for you before this and that will return before you know it. But if it's depression associated with withdrawl, which is not uncommon, you need to treat that with something or it will get worse.
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