Should I stop taking my antidepressants?

[ela03]

I noticed that they help me soooooooo much with my anxiety and depression. I feel really good in that aspect! However, I realized that if I accidentally forget to take my meds, I have a really bad day emotionally for no apparent reason other than I just feel anxious and sad. BUT I also realized that my driving skills might be impaired by my antidepressants: I have a slow reaction time to things, I don't see pedestrians sometimes, or my mind easily wanders. Thank God I haven't had an accident or ever hurt anybody, but I never ever want it to get there!!! my libido is also very low since I started taking prozac. I dont know if my mental state is worth all of this. What should I do?

[ChicagoGirl1961]

I would stay on the meds and look for another means of transportation. Sacrificing your mental health for the sake of driving is not worth a it imo. Be well

[graciouslytaken]

I agree with Chicago Girl. Don’t stop taking your medication. Take a dose as soon as you realize you’ve forgotten to take it. Talk to your physician about possibly switching to another medication if transportation is an issue.

[pink83737]

I would stay on the medication if it helps you, I feel the same way with mine! What are you taking?

[ela03 in reply to pink83737]

im on prozac, taking a very low dose though only 20mg per day