I started taking them as soon as I got them. I feel relieved, sadly. I can’t help but feel relieved, guilty and also defeated because I let big pharma take hold of my mental health. It feels bad man. I want to taper off of them asap but I don’t know what I can replace my antidepressants with and I am terrified to have an episode again. Before I was medicated I was having episodes daily. They calmed down after I got an SSRI. 5 days without them and I had an episode and it was by far the worst breakdown I’ve had. I stressed my boyfriend out to the max because he was the one trying to calm me down. Feels really bad man.
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As the above said, if you get off, wean off slowly. I will also say this, I have struggled with anxiety and depression for over 7 years and probably then some prior to. It has helped.me.and while I can't stand to take them, not taking them is not for me. No shame.either way, just need to find a place where happy is. Case in point, we adopted a kitten a month ago. It has had some raw spots on its.back.and paw. My mind goes over the cliff and says it must be ringworm, probably isn't and logically I know that but that anxiety/ depression takes.hold and creates a mess. If you ever need someone to chat with, I'd glad give you my contact information. It helps for me.to talk to others who empathize with a certain situation