Posted by Huxley on August 15, 2010, at 19:21:36
In reply to Re: Update - off Lex » orbital, posted by ed_uk2010 on August 15, 2010, at 14:41:11
I have been doing alot of research on SSRI withdrawal and from ancedotal reports, a big problem that alot of people run into is Anhedonia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anhedonia
From what I have read this can last for months and years after discontinuation.
I personally think that alot of people seem to get into a helpless state from long term SSRI use. They continue to take them long after the drugs have stopped working because discontinuing them is almost impossible because of the withdrawal. The negative effects of long term SSRI use is diagnosed as another mental illness and additional medications are added to your reigme.
Slow and steady is the way to go, discontinue it over a year or two.Sudden SSRI withdrawl is a disaster in my books. Even once you get over the 2-4 weeks of horrible physical withdrawal you will be in emotional turmoil for a long time.
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