Posted by Shortelise on December 14, 2004, at 21:21:09 [reposted on December 17, 2004, at 9:42:37 | original URL]
In reply to Need others opinions on withdrawal, posted by outback on December 14, 2004, at 18:08:47
They say we're NEVER supposed to go off these meds cold turkey. But you lived, it seems. I think it's hard on the brain chemistry which might be why things are a little touch and go right now. Maybe you should've started back at a low dose? Maybe if you cut the dose in half?
I don't have any solutions at all, short of having a chat with your family doc about it. I just want to say I'm sorry for you, that is sounds like you're getting pushed and pulled. You make me think of my mother who is your age, and who is on Prozac. She is finally taking a consistent dose of Prozac, and her mood seems to be stabalizing for the first time in her life. We, her family, really want her to stay on this med because it's easier for her, and easier for us. Through trial and error she has come to understand that she needs to stay on this med. But it is her right, just as it's yours, to decide to go off of it.
I really feel for you, outback. If I were in your shoes, I'd find a new therapist, someone to get to know a little, and who will be around for just this sort of thing.
Hugs (if you permit!)
ShortE
PS You talk about stress - "normal" people react to stress too. It's ok to get upset sometimes.
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