Withdrawal from antidepressants

[Tigglypoo]

I've been off meds for a month now after long time on antidepressants. I feel very strange and trying to cope .I feel very tired all the time and have very restless legs .have dr appointment today iam afraid of going back on meds .any support has anyone come off meds and been ok x

[LDavis1993]

You got this. I suggest a calming tea or supplement like valerian root or ashwaghanda. I’ve been off and on meds so I understand. Your feelings are totally valid. Ride the wave as best as you can. Best of luck.

[Tigglypoo in reply to LDavis1993]

Thank you one day at time x

[blackcat64013]

Thoughtful useful advice from LDavis1993. It's not uncommon to have side effects while your nervous system adjusts. 😬 I had to go back to GP who restarted 💊 at half dose I was taking before and doubled the length of time between dose reduction. A simple but effective treatment method.

Bearing two things in mind

1. Chemistry between bodies means that what works for one person may not for the other

2. You are your own life expert & in charge of how you want to proceed.

3. Keep in mind the big picture ture goal you want to achieve - meds free without issues

Hoping you can do it with support of your doctor 🐈‍⬛

[Tigglypoo in reply to blackcat64013]

Thank you had to get off this tablet as was really old and no good for my heart. Prothiaden is not given out now so time to try get my body back to some normality. Hope your OK x

[Chockyuk]

Hi 👋

I came off Sertraline about a month ago (50mg) - I have RA, so I know all about tapering when I’ve been on steroids (or so I thought)…….but big mistake, I’ve probably come off the AD’s too quickly, first I had restless legs and felt nauseous, but as I’m such a lot of meds for my RA, it really didn’t register with me it might be withdrawals from Sertraline 😩

A month on now I’m getting the brain zaps and dizziness - after Dr Googling I’ve realised it is probably from not tapering slowly enough. I’m 61, you’d think I’d know better by now.

I hope you’re feeling better now?

👍

[Tigglypoo in reply to Chockyuk]

Thank you I came off after tapering so slowly but after 6 months I wasn't coping with things that where going on in my life I struggled then went back to dr , iam now on mitazpine hoping it helps with anxiety .I wish you all the best x

[Chockyuk in reply to Tigglypoo]

You too, I hope your new medication works 🙏