Posted by SpaceFairy on April 8, 2004, at 10:21:38
In reply to Re: ssri's effect on cognitive functioning??? » SpaceFairy, posted by bookgurl99 on April 8, 2004, at 8:06:18
> Wow! Good luck on finals.
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> I was really glad to see the posting -- someone else has thought about this in the same way as I have. I am highly suspicious of certain physical health problems that I developed suddenly after starting or quitting an SSRI. In addition, I wonder if the stimulus has weakened my adrenals. In a short period of time, I have become much older-looking and feeling.
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> I wish I would have known the potential dangers 10 years ago. I may not have used these drugs.
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> My plan is to visit a highly qualified M.D. who develops treatment programs based on the health of the endocrine system, immune system, and symptoms that a patient has. He has a strong nutritional basis, and is not fond of drug therapies.
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> Are you feeling good riding things out?Hi there!
Thanks for posting back & also for the good luck wish (I am going to need it!).
It is quite possible that you could be suffering with 'Adrenal Exhaustion Syndrome' (however, I obviously am unable to diagnose that). What kind of symptoms are you suffering from? One point of interest to you may be:
http://www.antidepressantsfacts.com/pinealstory.htm
I completely agree with you about wishing that I had been aware of the dangers before taking these medications - research has proved that up to 10% of caucasian people are unable to metabolise SSRI's. I happen to be one of the unfortunate few! As a result, my symptoms have been mistaken for mental health problems - and the dose of the medication increased or I have been changed on to different ones.
I am glad that you have decided to seek professional help. The link that I gave in my previous posting details the importance of diet & lifestyle.
As for the question of whether I'm feeling good at the moment - it's debatable. I am pleased that I have finally been able to ascertain that I have an intolerability to these types of psychopharmaceuticals, but I have been left with a legacy of problems (anxiety, tardive dystonia, tremor & significantly imapired cognitive functioning - esp. short-term memory & concentration). I hope that these will fade in time, and am reassured by the fact that I have overcome withdrawal problems before.
Take care!
SpaceFairy
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