Posted by musky on September 27, 2006, at 23:19:00
In reply to Withdrawal from long term antidepressants, posted by Philip N. on September 27, 2006, at 17:26:02
>Hello Philip
NO, nO and NO... dont go back on that crap! I was on Remeron for 3yrs and have now been clean of it for 4months... I tapered very very slowly(took me 2yrs!) and also had the help of an amazing acupuncturist who helped me with withdrawl symptoms, anxiety, mood stuff, etc.. It really works!!! I dont believe for one minute that your symptoms should be over cause its 9months... the body goes in cycles/waves... sorta strange you werre fine for 5-6months.. but remember these drugs really do a number on the brain receptors.. I have done soo much research and personal surveys and all these a/d work the same!!! They supress the bodys own ability to signal(brain receptors). I Thank God am in research(a techician) and understand alot of the terminology that I have come across in my literature searches.
Bottom line.. try acupuncture if you havent and also do A TON of self care.. eat healthy, detox yourself, get lots of rest, exercise regularly... calm your mind through distractions and meditation, relaxation tapes, etc.. Just keep going and try to remain calm.. Dont let the fear overide you or some doc rx more fr*gging pillls.
I understand your anxiety and your familys concern. If you really want to stay off the meds.. then dont go back on them!!! Believe me there is more than one way to stay well!!!
Have you a counsellor of some sort, cause for me when I had a problem with anxiety I did some cognitive therapy..it basically changes the way you think and believe it or not it really truly helps you overcome anxiety without MEDS!!! not to mention again my experience with acupuncture..
I was so medicated up ( and all i had a problem with was a stiff neck, joint issues) and the doctor started me on soo many pills . For me anyway this is when I first started to get panic attacks etc, never had a problem before. Nervous personality yes, but NEVER EVER had Depression, panic, anxiety ,etc, until this.. anyways to make a long story short I finally crashed, ended up in hospital and then on this rEmeron.. It DID NOT make me feel good as they say... I dont know why i stupidly stayed on it the length of time I did.. kept hoping i guess and only thought my doc knew best,, so i thought..
What I realized is that I had to take charge of my own health and well being.
Acupuncture, support system, and balance in my life helped with this.. and getting off all the meds... I feel more like me now,,, and plan to remain drug free... IT can be done with determination... I found if I just got so mad at my situation , that this became the driving force to me getting off the meds and getting well.
side effects were terrible. and I just keep thinking forward..Sorry to ramble... hope this helps you some.
trust you gut.. not your fear.. Docs dont know you inside out.. YOU DO!!!!
I havent taken an ativan for 2yrs now... I have my anxiety under control... my sleep patterns have returned to normal... im back to work, I exercise and i have lost most of the terrible wt i gained when on Remeron... Food tastes better , I have a normal appetite again, I am clear headed in the morning.. I dont have to take any sleep meds, or anything.. I take no drugs..
I am currently on a detox program with my acupuncturist and then i hope I can put this whole nightmare behind me..
LIke I said,, im remeron free now 4months.. hopefully I will not turn around,, dont think so as I feel more stable now..some of my personal friends who have also come off of a/d said it took them 2yrs after they were off to finally feel normal again(mind wise, mood wise)... so you see, you still have time..9months isnt real long yet..
I hate that when docs say it should be over by now.. they dont know everyones biochemistry and there are people out there reporting otherwise based on their experiences < NOT just a doctor or pharamceutical companys case studies...
Hang in there..
keep busy ..
dont know if you are spiritual, but if you are .. just pray and ask for strength and guidance..
The body will tell you what it needs you to do.
I know its hard to think straight when you are spiralling.. but HANG iN... it will pass!!! There are sooo many other healthier ways to balance the body's internal system...So sorry to ramble
keep posting
MuskyThis is my first time to post. I am wondering desperately if there are many success stories out there of people successfully coming off of antidepressants after several years (9). I have been trying for 9 months and am spiralling downhill. I have put up a good fight but I don't know if I should go back to the meds as the doc says I should due to my current state. I went for about 5-6 months without noticeable trouble but the last 3 months for sure have been getting significantly worse. My family is worried now also. The concencous seems to be to resume medication and turn this around. I thought it would wither but I'm doubting that more and more. My goal is to come off but I don't see many positives in that regard. My last 2 years were on Lexapro and I just thought that things had finally gotten to where I could resume life without the medication. I did the cold turkey without any knowledge of ramifications or discussion with my doc. Now the answer is that it's been long enough and that any discontinuation syndrome would have been long gone. My suspicians are otherwise. I want to participate in life again and I'm wondering at this point if I'm holding out with false pretenses. I now have agorophobia and return of depression with escalating anxiety. Is this all part of the scheme or should I start over? Any help is sincerely appreciated. Thanks.
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