Posted by ricker on August 29, 2008, at 14:32:21
In reply to Going on/off/on/off meds, posted by no_rose_garden on August 28, 2008, at 23:40:23
> ...Thinking about trying to get off it again. Is it bad to go on/off ssri's like this? Will it eventually stop working if I don't stay consistent?
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One would think it would be counter-productive.
Antidepressants are prescribed according to their scientific ingredients/physical actions.But..... that's where I start to scratch my head and ask, says who?
If I had a penny for every theory and or suggestion I've read, from doctors, scientists, pharmacologists and even the people that presume to know more that the so called experts??
Your question suggests taking antidepressants "as prescribed", would prevent, or, at least slow down their theraputic value.
Lots of people take them daily and lots of people experience the good old "poop-out", that is, if they are fortunate enough to get any relief to begin with.
Common sence would say yes, regular dosing is advised.
I'm beginning to think there comes a point when enough is enough. Maybe I'm out to lunch, but untill proven otherwise , I will continue to experiment with dosing. I have nothing to lose... 21 years of "regular" pill popping is getting old. Untill I find the perfect med capable of delivering theraputic relief on a consistent basis.... I'm on the fence?
Rick
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