I just want to say that I was on an AD for almost a year and a half. I cut back to one every other day for a while and then just stopped taking them. I didn't have any problems whatsoever getting off of them. I've heard so many horror stories and was scared that I would get very depressed.
It feels so good to be free of all meds.
Congratulations, Alice!!
Hey good luck Alice!
Good for you. Living through chemicals isn't always a good thing.
That's such good news Alice! Sounds like you're in a really good place!
Thanks but the hits keep coming. Life will go on. Hubby went away for two nights and I've got issues with the one girl and my little one gets a concussion at soccer. It's always something.
That's great Alice, Congratulations!
I had to take some AD for awhile also and then I quit. They helped while I used them at one point in my life when I was really stressed out and had panic attacks. Now, I am so much happier since i quit smoking marijuana. I don't need AD anymore to live.
Be strong.
I had to take some AD for awhile also and then I quit. They helped while I used them at one point in my life when I was really stressed out and had panic attacks. Now, I am so much happier since i quit smoking marijuana. I don't need AD anymore to live.
Be strong.
Hello,
I'm new here but I'm currently on amitriptyline and have been for 2 years now. Not so much for depression as to the pain I'm in. I was put on it after I stopped pain meds to combat the depression and pain that put me in. I've never been a depressed person (actually I'm the happiest person I know). It's helped alot though.
I'm interested to read some of the stories you speak of.
I'm new here but I'm currently on amitriptyline and have been for 2 years now. Not so much for depression as to the pain I'm in. I was put on it after I stopped pain meds to combat the depression and pain that put me in. I've never been a depressed person (actually I'm the happiest person I know). It's helped alot though.
I'm interested to read some of the stories you speak of.
Hi Ocelot. - I suggest you create a new post and tell us about yourself. Your post will get lost in mine. There are lots of great people of here and we are have our stories to tell. Please tell us about yours and we'll take it from there. If you're too shy about it; ask some questions. We can be a talkative bunch.
I'm sorry but I don't know about the drug you are taking. Are you in the states?
I'm sorry but I don't know about the drug you are taking. Are you in the states?
^^^ Is there an introduction section or do I post it here?
up at the top is "post new topic" Just click that.
I pitched my AD's as well. I wanted to live totally chemical free. Wasn't such a good idea at all. I guess I am one of the ones that really needed them. I would love to say I did well without. I'd be lying.
I'm back to taking them. It was stupid to go off them without consulting my doc or anyone for that matter. I had a rough 3 weeks...guess when I stopped taking them, yes, 3 weeks ago!!! Go figure.
On the right road again
Congrats Alice for being able to be without them. One day I'll be there too. Today is just not that day
:D
I'm back to taking them. It was stupid to go off them without consulting my doc or anyone for that matter. I had a rough 3 weeks...guess when I stopped taking them, yes, 3 weeks ago!!! Go figure.
On the right road again
Congrats Alice for being able to be without them. One day I'll be there too. Today is just not that day
:D
It was stupid to go off them without consulting my doc or anyone for that matter
Yes, Froggy, they are prescribed for a reason and administered by a doctor. We self-medicated & ran the show for many years and part of being in recovery, working a program is to not do things my way anymore.
When I went off of my anti-depressents years ago, I had to wean off of them. I switched from Paxil one time to Wellbutrin and the wd's off of Paxil damn near sent me to the funny farm.
For me, the underlying depression went away when I got clean & worked the steps BUT being a mother of a bi-polar son, the daughter-in-law of a bi-polar MIL and a friend to a few people with mental disorders, there is most definately a place for these medications and working with your doctor & a therapist is your best bet.
Nobody should decide without consulting with their doctor/therapist to just cold turkey these medications, it could be a very dangerous decision.
I'm glad you're back taking care of yourself today.
Smooches,
Stacey
Yes, Froggy, they are prescribed for a reason and administered by a doctor. We self-medicated & ran the show for many years and part of being in recovery, working a program is to not do things my way anymore.
When I went off of my anti-depressents years ago, I had to wean off of them. I switched from Paxil one time to Wellbutrin and the wd's off of Paxil damn near sent me to the funny farm.
For me, the underlying depression went away when I got clean & worked the steps BUT being a mother of a bi-polar son, the daughter-in-law of a bi-polar MIL and a friend to a few people with mental disorders, there is most definately a place for these medications and working with your doctor & a therapist is your best bet.
Nobody should decide without consulting with their doctor/therapist to just cold turkey these medications, it could be a very dangerous decision.
I'm glad you're back taking care of yourself today.
Smooches,
Stacey
I probably shouldn't have just stopped them either. I just forgot for about a week. No side effects so I kept on without them. I don't think I was ever really clinically depressed. After I stopped the pills, I couldn't get my butt in gear. I was soo lazy always laying around with no motivation. After a few days on the antidepressants I was back in yoga class. I am so grateful not to be taking them any longer. I, too don't want any mind altering chemicals in my body....except caffeine, of course and some chocolate.
Hillary - Hang in there. You're gonna be okay. Keep posting good, bad and otherwise.
Hillary - Hang in there. You're gonna be okay. Keep posting good, bad and otherwise.