Posted by Charm on September 8, 2004, at 15:33:33
In reply to WHAT ?, posted by crazychickuk on September 8, 2004, at 10:43:38
> Do i give my brain a chance without meds? or shall i get something? i been drug free for like a mnth and i am feeling detached, dizzy, light headedness, strange thoughts etc I KNOW its anxiety nothin wrong with me BUT i feel i am losing my mind sometimes and am scared....
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> I was on remeron for nearly 2 yrs and stopped it like 1 mnth ago i didnt have no withdrawl symptoms i then went on dothiapin for 1 week stopped it cus i didnt like the way it made me feel and my hrt was all fluttery...
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> What shall i do? will meds just add more problems cus thats what i feel they are doing.. BUT i do feel like i am losing my mind and i am so panicky its unberleivable even after taking valium !! ?help ?
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> thanks
Hi CC -You've probably already posted this before, but why did you quit taking Remeron? Did you take anything before Remeron? (I have taken this before..great sleeping pill for me but way to much daytime drowsiness.)
I'm one of those people who has already decided that I will be on psych meds for the rest of my life. When one is not working, or quits working, or starts giving me problems, I am one that will switch meds or my combination of meds rather than totally go off medication. I remember what it was like before I started meds (ugly - I actually considered suicide a number of times). I started my first drug (an MAOI) back in 1982 or so. I've been making my way through various prescriptions since then.
So, from where I stand, life is hard enough. I don't think there is any reason for you to go through this much anxiety, fear, and a feeling of losing your mind if you don't absolutely have to.
Now, on the other hand, it may take you more than a month to truly determine how you really feel off the medications. Things could get better or worse. I'm not really a fan of this option though it may be right for you.
CC, I wish you the best no matter what you decide!
Charm
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