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Posted by jessers11581 on May 17, 2005, at 21:45:01
Hello everyone! Well, I have decided to see what life is like med-free for a while. I've been from one drug to another in the past 2 years with no real lasting improvements. So now I'm beginning to think that meds might not be the answer for me. I was fine on Celexa for 4 years--I honestly don't understand what happened. It seemed like it just...stopped working. So I tried several other things (Wellbutrin, Lexapro, Luvox, BuSpar, and recently Cymbalta), but nothing has made me feel good again. I plan to start relying more on myself for emotional healing, if that's possible. I'm always thinking negatively these days, and feeling hopeless, like I have no control whatsoever over my life, my mood, my behaviors. I've gotten so obsessed over finding that one drug that will cure everything. But now I'm wondering if maybe I'm not doing MY part in healing this problem. Today, I made a pact with myself that I would start thinking more positively, exercise more self-control, and practice self-affirmation daily. The key is KNOWING that I can get through this, and really believing it. I'm very scared, I won't lie. I've been on meds for a long time with no real breaks. So what can I expect during this time? I did have several crying spells today, but nothing drastic. I should probably mention that it's "that time of the month", and my emotions run high then anyway. Fortunately, I had my mom to talk to about it (I'm visiting home right now). Can anyone tell me what your experiences have been coming off of meds entirely? Is there anyone who was on meds for a long time before stopping? I've been on one thing or another for the past 8 years. Please give me all the input, advice, support, etc. that you can. I get the feeling I'm gonna need it! I hope I can do this. Thanks to everyone for everything! J
Posted by Paul Smith on May 17, 2005, at 22:49:30
In reply to going off meds...need support, posted by jessers11581 on May 17, 2005, at 21:45:01
May be a good idea but if you are on an anti-depressant it may pay to wean off of it. Once off the withdrawal symptoms if any do not last that long from what I hear, around a month.
Posted by JenStar on May 18, 2005, at 0:28:44
In reply to going off meds...need support, posted by jessers11581 on May 17, 2005, at 21:45:01
Jessers, you are awesome! :) I'm so excited to hear that you're going to try this. I hope it works for you, and I am going to eagerly await your updates. (please keep sharing them.) I've always wanted to become more in tune with my body and exercise more mental control over my physical sensations. I've always admired Zen Buddhist monks and other people who can medidate and calm themselves with their minds. I would love to become better at that! It excites me to hear someone here talking about this, since we focus so much on therapy & meds. I think therapy and meds are VERY important, but I think there is untapped mind potential in many of us.
You CAN do this. I know you can. Stay strong, do meditation, deep breathing, mental exercises, and whatever else works. And if it works for you, hopefully it can work for me too!
I'm so glad you wrote this post.
thanks for sharing!
Sorry I don't have any personal stories to share. HOpefully in the future I will.JenStar
Posted by Phillipa on May 18, 2005, at 18:28:26
In reply to Re: going off meds...need support » jessers11581, posted by JenStar on May 18, 2005, at 0:28:44
Years ago after the birth of my third child I stopped all my meds as I wanted to breast feed her. At the time they didn't consider benzos, alchohol, dangerous to a fetus. Well, I felt like I had just stepped off a boat and was walking kind of like on air. I stayed on the couch for two weeks. Then I started back on valium 5mg. It seemed to work. But all these years, I've been on benzos sometimes a very low dose. .l25 of xanax at one time. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by B2chica on May 20, 2005, at 14:01:34
In reply to going off meds...need support, posted by jessers11581 on May 17, 2005, at 21:45:01
best wishes to you first of all.
little things i know everyone will probably say but here's my experience. i was on about 5 medications last year and attempted S., epc called and i was 'locked up' for 8 LONG days, during this time i had no medications. most importantly check with your doctor as you may want to go off certain meds slowly. i experienced Great difficulty sleeping only slept 2-4 hours each night, and itched incredibly bad all over. had some funny eye stuff (kinda like vertigo stuff) and headache for couple days.i too will be going off meds soon (husband and i want to start trying for kid soon). So here's lots of support and best wishes your way.
b2c.
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