Posted by daizy on May 16, 2003, at 9:06:55
In reply to Thinking of quitting meds, posted by bookgurl99 on May 16, 2003, at 1:24:35
Hi! Im also thinking of coming off my meds soon, as the anhedonia is really starting to get unbearable. It is a big step, but you sound prepared for it, like you have a list of things that will help you, certainly keeping fit and eating a balanced diet is very important, it also gives you something to focus on. Routine is also important, if you get into a routine be, it with exercise or keeping a diary of you feelings and therapy, it all gives you structure.
Im thinking of keeping a benzo with me, Im hoping it will stop me from having a panic attack, knowing that its there if I need when I feel very anxious, that might be an Idea?
Good luck I really hope its successeful!Hey,
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> I am thinking of quitting psych meds. I believe that my symptoms of severe anxiety may be controllable through other means, though I will have to be quite disciplined as I ride out the non-med period and change my lifestyle for the better.
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> With getting off Zoloft, and seeing a positive change there, and then feeling dopey again on Serzone (my old favorite), and Straterra,I'm starting to feel that it may be healthier for me to find other ways.
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> Admittedly, I have a chance that changing my thyroid treatment to a t4/t3 treatment (not just t4) will help my anxiety. So I may have more 'options,' just not technically psych related.
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> My intuition has been nagging me on this for awhile. I think that there may be another way out there for me.
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> Does anyone have suggestions for me? Did you ever quit meds and find another way? How do you get through those first couple of months when your brain's looking for the med?
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> Right now I envision lots of anxiety, counterbalanced with yoga, daily exercise, journaling prayers, and therapy. Plus keeping on top of my eating right.
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> Any hope for an anxious/ocd type off meds?
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