Drug free treatmemt

[beety]

Hi, my partner has been on AD for anxiety and depression for about 6 months, suddenly hit a crisis episode and wants to wean off the drugs. What can I expect? He won't see psychologist or Go back to GP. I would just like to know if it can be done ? I'm not hopeful that it will work and scared of the fall out. He won't listen when I tell him I think they are helping it that there are other AD to try... advice please

[white knight]

Hi beety, welcome

We arent qualified to recommend meds etc however...I tried 12 AD's before I found the right ine. Considering you fo have to wean yourself off and wait until the next one comes into effect, that can take a while.

Here are some threads that might help. The big isdue is his mindset. Sometimes it cant be changed.

Use google

Topic: medication is a whirlpool- beyondblue

Topic: does stubborness have a place?- beyondblue

Topic: what life's like at the end of the tunnel- beyondblue

Tony WK

[beety]

Thanks Tony...

[geoff]

hi Beety, if your partner has hit a crisis point really means that he should be staying on the medication, without it, it's going to be ten times worse.
From what you say I presume that the AD wasn't doing much to help him and he needs to know how to wean himself off them and not do it without consultation because at the best of times it's not pleasant.
People have to be lucky if the first AD works for them and for me I tried many before the one that suits me, it can be an annoying process but when you can find one that helps you it makes a world of difference.
What may happen is that it will make him realise that he does need to do something about it when he hits rock bottom, however it's not so good for you I'm sorry to say. Geoff.

[blondguy]

Hello Beety

TonyWK and Geoff have a lot of experience where medication is concerned and great advice which I wont repeat all over again.

Just in my own crisis situation I went straight to my (two) GP's and asked them for assistance and they recommended an increase in my AD's and an anti anxiety med that gave me my life back.

In a nutshell the meds provided me with a solid platform on which I heal more effectively using all the coping techniques that are available. Its more of a holistic approach whether its general anxiety/depression or a crisis situation.

I really hope your partner does seek and engage with the health professionals that can provide him with some peace. Yes it takes determination and time but your partner has everything to gain and nothing to lose by doing so

My kind thoughts for you and your partner Beety

Paul

[beety]

Thank you all for replying. He is currently reducing his dose himself , one every other day. When ever I try and suggest anything he backs off and tells me to stop telling him what to do! I've warned him of side effects. He did say however yesterday that he might have to stay on them! He's on a health kick now, obsessed with working out and eating well. Will just have to wait and see, like you said, he may have to go to rock bottom to realise he has to get help.