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« Reply #60 on: 13:24:47, 15-04-2007 » |
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if i can change tack completely and come out with the fact that i have been off meds (for depression) for a month now and I WANT THEM BACK.
my psych. wants to see 'the real me' without tablets, but i don't like the 'real me', i prefer the sleepy, blissfully unaware me, ta very much.
ahem...as you were...
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« Reply #61 on: 13:47:03, 15-04-2007 » |
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tonybob, I like you very much on them or off. I think I like you off them. I is better to feel everything than to be sleepy.
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« Reply #62 on: 20:02:40, 15-04-2007 » |
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The transitional process of coming off them is very often the bumpiest bit, Tonybob, so hold on to the idea that things may settle down for the better as your system readjusts.
All best
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« Reply #63 on: 21:40:23, 15-04-2007 » |
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Tonybob,
George is right. The important thing during the `transition` is that you have back-up and a safety net to help you through the sometimes bumpy landing. Are your psych or GP keeping an eye on how you are feeling? If you feel crap about it you should tell them. Coming of meds can be difficult.
I wish you well as, I`m sure, we all do.
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« Reply #64 on: 21:50:22, 15-04-2007 » |
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Yes indeed. I don't have any direct experience of your situation but I can only imagine that human support is all-important as you let go of the chemical support. All best wishes!
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« Reply #65 on: 22:14:59, 15-04-2007 » |
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Indeed, tonybob. I DO have direct experience of this (although not of myself), and what Mort, George and Richard say is absolutely true. It's a pain barrier thing. It seems to get worse (what's the point, it hurts, it was better before) but it's a barrier that's unavoidable, and worth the effort to negotiate. On the other side? A more balanced and stable psychological and emotional life. The very best of luck! Hang in there.  |
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« Reply #66 on: 12:44:48, 16-04-2007 » |
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My support also, tonybob (and to tonybobb). Friends have reported it's tricky coming off the meds , and depends on the particular med you are on - but they say it is worth it.
very best wishes
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« Reply #67 on: 12:58:55, 16-04-2007 » |
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For what it's worth I would also like to wish you well, and I hope that whatever you and your psych. decide to do, you feel well again soon.
best wishes
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« Reply #68 on: 13:03:11, 16-04-2007 » |
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Tony-bob. Please hang on in there. I don't speak from experience because I've never taken medication, but surely you have to be better without it. Ok, you're cushioned from the harsh realities whilst on it - but there are side effects that you're putting your system through etc. Do try and get over what is probably the worst bit and hopefully you'll come out the other side feeling much better.
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« Reply #69 on: 14:31:39, 16-04-2007 » |
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TonyBob... Try not be too hard on yourself if you cant manage without the help of medication. It will be wonderful if you can come off them and keep well & happy, but some people just have their brain serotonin levels set too low, and need help from medication. Diabetics need insulin, many women need pain relief during labour, thats the way it is. I hope you'll be fine, but if you need to restart, just accept it, and be grateful we live in an age where there is help available. The main thing is to work hard to improve your life and feel good about yourself. Good luck ! x Jan x  |
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« Reply #70 on: 17:28:48, 16-04-2007 » |
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I agree 100% with Janthefan's #69. I feel it's wrong to think that doing without medication is necessarily a Good Thing. Some people need it, and shouldn't feel guilty about that. It's all part of the "pull yourself together, snap out of it" mindset that used to prevail, but shouldn't now we know more.
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« Reply #71 on: 18:02:28, 16-04-2007 » |
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I sometimes work with people on these things and withdrawing from them and I've been pleased to find more
and more docs like TonyBob's , freed from the doctrine of medication compliance before anything else. It's been a
long time coming, and (while I wouldnt want you to feel pressurised TonyBob) you are part of a survivalist trail-blazing corps of the existentially-alright. It is hell clearly getting off these things like any form of detox and there
ought \to be places where you can get through this in a secluded empathic setting,as there are for narcotics
and booze. Diet and aerobic exercise when stressed will probably help as could something like gestalt therapy
or\coaching if you can find some. May the first day when you can live without these things have the inward impact
of, say, some great music, and may I add my very best wishes. (nb it might also be worth pondering where the
corporate donations of some vastly-profiteering drug companies go too)
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« Reply #72 on: 18:09:33, 16-04-2007 » |
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I don't necessarily agree with Janthefan. It is obviously a very personal decision but withdrawal symptoms are dreadful and it would be so very easy to cave in and say "oh I must need it really" when times are very rough.
Nobody is saying "snap out of it" - but Tonybob obviously wanted to try and get back to normal and presumably with his doctor's approval - and nobody said it would be an easy ride.
There is a private drug rehab clinic just up the road from here and it is always packed with people trying to detox from whatever they've been on. They're taken out for long walks along the beach in groups sometimes and anyone can see just by looking at their faces that some of them are going through hell. I've often wondered just what the success rate is of being permanently drug-free. I would venture that it is probably very small.
Good luck Tonybob whatever you decide, but personally I hope that you make it back if you possibly can.
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« Reply #73 on: 18:26:47, 16-04-2007 » |
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Good luck tonybob. You are so nice and have such a good sense of humour. I wish things will be good and easy for you. My feeling is that you will have to learn to be without medication at one point. I don't know if it is the right time now, but your doctor will know.
We all here are to help and support you whatever happen.
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« Reply #74 on: 19:39:20, 16-04-2007 » |
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well i don't know what to say! what started off in anger has turned into something wonderful. i am lost for words. thank you all so much!  |
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