Posted by garnet71 on May 31, 2009, at 21:49:18
In reply to Re: Panic attacks ) permanent change in mood » garnet71, posted by gobbledygook on May 31, 2009, at 20:22:17
1) How long were you on the SSRIs?
Off/on for 9 years. Breaks usually 3-6 months at a time with no meds, many breaks. I might have even gone a year w/o any meds in that period. Last 3 years on/off them has been horrible-they make me severly depressed, extremely fatigued and amotivational; I can't function so have to quit taking them. Go back to PDoc for anxiety symtpoms, and they prescribed them again. After first year or two after depression/ptsd, they were prescribed for anxiety symptoms.
2) Did you come off it gradually or abruptly?
Abruptly most every time.
3) Are there any significant life events or stressors going on right now?
Yes, lots.
4) Do you know what brought on the 4 day panic attack several years ago?
I forget! I remember the experience vividly, but not much before/after.
5) Do you know what brought on your major depression 8/9 years ago?
Years of chronic stress, then an event that led to PTSD/major depression. I have tested for hypothyroidism and probably other hormonal things; getting my insurance back so will be going for more tests and hopefully treatment.
Thanks Ava!
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