Posted by chiron on June 28, 2007, at 6:49:53
In reply to problems after quitting SSRI's, posted by jessers11581 on June 27, 2007, at 7:37:44
I find this thread very interesting. I have been on SSRIs for most of my life, over a span of about 20 years. I think they have been helpful in the past, but then of course the unanswered question is, what are the long-term effects? There is a lot of thought out there that they can induce cycling, which seems to be my case.
Months ago I went off everything to try Emsam, which seemed to make me feel more crazy, and more depressed when I went to 9mg. So after a fair 6 week trial I discontinued it, and was taking nothing. I felt better for maybe a week, but then decided I needed something. My dr. suggested trying Neurontin because it is different than most meds. I took 2 small doses, and have never been the same. But not being on anything for serotonin (or whatever unknown neurotransmitters could also be involved) could have probably been a factor.
I initially had a lot of weird scary sensations, like waves flowing through my body and head. One day it got really bad and I ended up in the ER. I also had a lot of depersonalization (which they say is an anxiety thing). Then I started having extreme anxiety along with the depression- especially in the mornings. I have been taking xanax regularly, which has helped. I then started back up on small doses of lamictal, celexa, and synthroid. I had a couple of improved weeks, but this last week I have really crashed, I am hoping it is hormone related.
Have you tried any benzos? If you are set on seeing if your brain will adjust, maybe they can help you get through it. Some people successfully take them for short periods of time (of course with weaning off of them).
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