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perrycogirl (original poster member #20227) posted at 7:36 PM on Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
I've been in a decent mood for quite some time and was wondering if I should get off my anti-depressents.
Sometimes I think they allow me push off things I need to address in my life. And when I forget my meds a few days I seem to get angry really easy. Is getting angry a coincidence or symptom of withdrawal? Should I stay on them?
I know I should ask my doctor...
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mellowmood ( member #2097) posted at 7:44 PM on Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
Yes, you need to ask your doc. Some of them have rather strong side effects if you suddenly stop them.
AttemptStrength ( member #27947) posted at 8:27 PM on Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
NEVER suddenly stop taking anti-depressants. It's VERY hard on the system. You are to come down in steps.
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I think I can ( member #17756) posted at 2:18 AM on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
Being angry is absolutely a symptom of withdrawal. You should always wean VERY slowly.
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Thriving ( member #4770) posted at 4:43 AM on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
If you want to try to go off them, talk to your doc about weaning off. I weaned off of them over a 2 month period. I was on the minimum dose so if you're on a higher dose, it may take longer.
It helps to have someone close to you keep an eye on you to tell you if they see you exhibiting signs of depression again so you can decide whether you should go back to a full dose.
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jrc1963 ( member #26531) posted at 4:51 AM on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
I went off Paxil in 2008... OMG it was a horror of an experience.
I can tell you more if you want to PM me.
But, don't do it unless your under Drs supervision and have someone around who can help you deal with it.
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