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Posted by johnLA on July 10, 2012, at 16:28:46
hi all-
i came off remeron about a few weeks ago. this is the first period that i am not on any antidepressant since my severe depression started over 2 years ago.
i am on 2mg of klonopin a day still. i'd like to slowly get off that as well.
i am planning on doing a ketamine infusion on 25 july.
my question is this; i am crying quite a bit. like every day and sometimes multiple times. and, hard and deep.
is this a good thing? like, am i more in touch with my feelings? or, is this not good? i have never cried this much before in my life.
all sorts of things set me off; music, memories, the nightmare that my life has become.
the crying is tiresome, but also somewhat cathartic. i do feel a sense of relief after. not sure how healthy it is to cry so much though.
i still do have suicidal thoughts. they do not seem any more greater than while i was on remeron. not sure about that though. also, my sleep is a bit messed-up. not terrible, but not great either.
so, again, anybody have any experience/advice about this?
it does feel good to be off the meds in some ways. just not having dry mouth is a bit of a victory. and, i've lost about 10 pounds that i put on.
i am still basically hiding in my room. not leaving the house, showering/etc. this has been going on for over 2 years now.
i'm rambling as usual. sorry.
main question; coming off meds and crying a lot. good or bad? or, both?
thanks for any help/advice.
john
Posted by gadchik on July 10, 2012, at 16:43:02
In reply to off meds now. crying a lot; good or bad? or, both?, posted by johnLA on July 10, 2012, at 16:28:46
I cried alot when I came out of my depression,and for me,it was cathartic.My meds didnt seem to affect it one way or the other.But we are all different.It helped me immensely to cry,but I also had to go thru counseling to talk it out once I was able.Im on klonopin too,but just .5mg at night.I tapered off remeron and zoloft,had terrible weight gain,now lost it all.I really hope you feel better as time passes,and I would say tapering down some on the klonopin will help.
Posted by Bryn B. on July 10, 2012, at 17:58:18
In reply to Re: off meds now. crying a lot; good or bad? or, both?, posted by gadchik on July 10, 2012, at 16:43:02
I cry when I'm coming off meds (and during depressive episodes). I'm not as emotional on meds (a good thing!).
Naturally everyone is different, but you might want to consider a different benzo; Xanax is not as much of a depressant as is klonopin. Do you need to be off ADs for the ketamine trial?
If not, perhaps a low dose of an ssri or similar AD would help.I hope the ketamine trial goes well :)! Hang in there...
Posted by Phillipa on July 10, 2012, at 18:15:43
In reply to off meds now. crying a lot; good or bad? or, both?, posted by johnLA on July 10, 2012, at 16:28:46
John I have not experienced this but then I've never been totally off ad's except for first one paxil l0mg. Kept the xanax as low dose. Have to admit felt better but then wasn't depressed. Hoping the ketamine trial goes better than well. If the suicidal thoughts are the same then good. Can you try again to get out a bit for a walk? Phillipa
Posted by phidippus on July 17, 2012, at 19:03:59
In reply to off meds now. crying a lot; good or bad? or, both?, posted by johnLA on July 10, 2012, at 16:28:46
Going off your meds when you have an incurable disease seems like a counterproductive action. People with AIDS do not go off their medication because they can die from it. You too, could die without your medications. I would have an awful life if I stopped taking my Lithium. I know you want to face your demons like a man, but doing it without a sword is a dumb idea.
Eric
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