Medication

How do you get off medication if you still have anxiety and depression? My family doesn't want me on medication.

[Ronkoz]

Talk to your doctor. Also you want to be in charge and make your health a priority. Think twice before letting outside pressure impact your health

[gogogirl in reply to Ronkoz]

I agree. I do not take meds, but do take supplements. Only you know how you feel.

[Hidden]

I would stay on it if I was you, I tried that and got in a right mess - even on the medication I struggle day to day

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Me too. My kids don't talk to me. My husband is frustrated

[Lsavadge]

It is not your family's body. They should want what is best for you. I used to be like your family and my mom wanted me on meds. I honestly thought it was a sign of weakness to have to rely on medication. However, once I started tAking medicine I saw how I could feel normal again. Well normal to some extent. I am on a medication now that does not cover as well. I tapered off of my klonopin and live with a low hum of anxiety everyday. It is not comfortable by any stretch of the imagination. I am 38 and I was taking the same medicine for 20 years. I stopped because I wanted to try to have a baby. 2 miscarriages later and I am beginning to question my decision. My question is, y r they so against medication. There are worse things u could be doing to numb the anxiety and depression. U could be a heavy drinker or doing drugs. For the depression u could be sleeping around to make yourself feel wanted, even for a short time, especially since they are not giving u the support u need. I know my therapist said she would sit down with my mom, who decided that I should stop taking my medications after wanting me on them, and explain what is going on. How generalized anxiety and depression affects me and the type of support I need from her. If u see a therapist it may be a good idea. This way your family has medically backed knowledge of anxiety and depression and coping skills for them to use on themselves when things get rough for u. Best of luck and I hope any literature u give them or family help u get helps with the situation. Take care of yourself first.

[gogogirl]

What about having the doctor as well as NAMI through leaflets etc. educate your family?

[batmasterson]

do not let family mandate your treatment they do not understand what you are going through and can do you harm.