Never come of Medication unless it's safe

[Gizz_36]

Never again will I ever get off my meds unless it's safe. been miserable the last few weeks.i stop using my antidepressant tablets about 8 months ago and the last few weeks have been a nightmare.i was depressed moody,anxious,and I also cried a couple of times life seemed so bad.but went to the doctor today and got prescription of my antidepressant and bought them straight away boy I learned a really bad lesson of what it's like to come off antidepressant .took a tablet this morning and went and saw a movie feeling a bit better but it's gonna take time.

[Aunt Jobiska]

Hi - I'm puzzled by your post. It sounded like you came off your medication 8 months ago, so any symptoms that you've had in the last few weeks would be very unlikely to be related to ceasing your medication 8 months ago. I think it's unlikely your symptoms in the last few weeks were related to coming off the antidepressant.

I know that while the medical community consider that severe antidepressant withdrawal effects are rare, some people do experience them, but you would have experienced them for the whole time you had stopped the medication, not just the past few weeks. Usually, the worst that happens after stopping an antidepressant is that the medical condition that people were taking them for comes back, simply because it isn't being treated anymore. Having lots of psychological support - seeing a psychologist regularly, for example - can make a huge difference between having difficulties when you cease antidepressants, and having no difficulties. A professional can also help you notice the first signs that you aren't doing so well, so that you don't get really unwell before you do something about it.

Hopefully the antidepressants work their magic, and the world is looking a much better place soon. Many people go off antidepressants with no problems, you might just need better psychological support in place if/when you choose to next time.

[Gizz_36]

Hi aunt I came off my meds felt fine for a long time didn't really have any depression on any real bad feelingsbut then the last few weeks been under pressure from some issues I'm having and really started to feel moody and upset.maybe it's withdrawals maybe it not I'm not a doctor but I felt I shouldn't have stop and I stop on my own which was stupid I should have seen a doctor thanks for reply

[geoff]

Hello Gizz, I can't say whether stopping antidepressants (AD) withdrawals is rare or not, but we have had many people come onto the forums saying that they have been feeling much better and decide not to take them anymore, however, as soon as they stop back comes their depression (of any type).

This will depend on their circumstances and whether they've changed, but it's best to consult with your doctor if you want to come off them, knowing the repercussions that may happen.

I feel sorry for what's happened but realising that nobody should play around with AD, I know I will be taking them for a long time, probably as my GP for life.

Take care.

Geoff.

[quirkywords]

Gizz

thanks for your message. I think it is important to get medical advice before going off medication.

As Geoff says often people feel well so go off medications notvrealsingvthe medication was helping.

Talking to your doctor is necessary before making a decision about medications .

Thanks forvstrating this discussion. Gizz

Quirky

[Gizz_36]

Hi Geoff like I was saying that u think ur fine when come off them and then something say a traumatic event happens then ur back on them again thanks for reply

[Gizz_36]

Hi quirky yeh I should have seen a doctor first was very stupid thing to do