Back on anti depressants

[Stevendb]

I there has anyone been on anti depressants for years then stopping them for a few months feeling ok then all of a sudden it hits you again ? Ave started them back up last week but not feeling good any thoughts? Thanks people

[Cloud12]

Yes, this is exactly what has happened to me, for the third time. I am back on my meds again, and feel terrible most of the time, but there are tiny moments of clarity. Hang in there.

[Stevendb in reply to Cloud12]

Thanks for getting back to me means a lot . A was wondering how long does it take before they start to work again ? A wish a never came off them . Hoping things get back to normal soon

[Cloud12 in reply to Stevendb]

It depends on what you were taking and how long you were off them for. I was on paroxetine and have been told it will take 6-8 weeks to build up fully, but it might be different for you.

Remember that most antidepressants will make you feel worse before you feel better. Keep thinking about how you will eventually feel again.

[Stevendb in reply to Cloud12]

Thanks again cloud .yeah am on paroxetine also started taking them again a week ago was on them for 20 years before a was stupid to stop them . A went on a three month break and thought this would be a good time to come of them with the weather and relaxing time came back march felt good then the start of may feel awful so hoping things should start to pick up again . A know a was stupid coming off them just wanted to be pill free .

[Christory77 in reply to Stevendb]

That's not stupid. You wanted to see if you were at a manageable level. You aren't now but that doesn't mean you won't be one day. I wish I had your courage. I have 4 or 5 medications I have been offered and I'm terrified to try any of them.

[Cloud12 in reply to Stevendb]

It's not stupid to want to be pill free, I was the same - everything in my life is going brilliant, thought it was a good time to come off them, but it just crept back up on me.

My doctor explained that some people need medicine to keep them physically well, and others need medication to keep them mentally well. We don't judge people for taking insulin for diabetes or beta blockers for heart problems, so it shouldn't be any different for those needing meds to keep their mental health in check.

I started back last week too, so I can relate to how you are feeling right now. Don't feel alone.

[Stevendb in reply to Cloud12]

Thanks very much.that's how am feeling alone it's really good chatting with someone who knows what am going threw seems like no one else understands so a feel it's just me. but talking on this forum helps cause at least I know there's other people in my situation just wish they would start working again soon . Thanks for your reply much appreciated.

[Lotus4 in reply to Stevendb]

Does your medicine make you tired?

[Stevendb in reply to Lotus4]

Not really. But I like sleeping cause am not worrying if you what I mean

[Jowness in reply to Cloud12]

That's a fantastic way to look at it. Well put!

[91342 in reply to Stevendb]

You are not stupid and it is understandable that a pill free life is preferable. Anxiety remains a phantom catch all disease that leaves all of us

With unanswered questions. Research is needed to identify the triggers of anxiety which are not limited to emotional trauma and pharmacitucal

Intervention for lifetime maintenance or better yet

Eliminating the disease.

[91342 in reply to Stevendb]

It could take several weeks because the meds need to reach therapeutic levels in your system.

[tabatha1969]

i have an dr appointment next wednesday for my depression and anxiety.

[Lotus4]

Yes I took antidepressant for years then decided I would quit I feel good for a few months then it hit big time anxiety and depression I've tried to get back on my medicine it's been hell started small dose trying to go back on medicine biggest mistake I ever made!

[Agora1 in reply to Lotus4]

Hi Lotus4, what will you do instead? Come off that small dose or keep building up the dosage? The day will be coming soon when I will come off my antidepressant as well.

[Lotus4 in reply to Agora1]

If I ever get medicine built it back up to 10mg I will never quit taking it again unless something would happen that I would have to once again biggest mistake of my life!

[Stevendb in reply to Lotus4]

No lotus a don't think I will come off again . Wish a never bothered to try and be pill free not wanting to feel like this again had few months off all tablets thought a was better then bang . Hoping to get things back together on my 10 th day taking them again so a think am on the right road well a hope I Am

[Lotus4 in reply to Stevendb]

It takes time we will get there people that haven't been this way don't understand. At least we trying today hasn't been good at all.

[Stevendb in reply to Lotus4]

A find it helps to talk on here only people I know who really understand

[Lotus4 in reply to Lotus4]

Went 5 months without medicine then anxiety depression hit big time.I started on a small dose working back up to 10mg like I did the first time I ever had medicine the reason you don't get so many side effects I still have a way to go but am getting there hopefully. Today is a tired day.

[Stevendb in reply to Lotus4]

Hi lotus that's just happend to me came off felt good then all of a sudden It hit me again ave started up my medication again last week was wondering how long it will take before I start to feel better again wish now a never came off them but felt real good for 2 months thought I had done it got past all the withdrawals then all a sudden anxiety and depression is back

[Lotus4 in reply to Stevendb]

We have to give the medicine time even though it seems like forever we will get better!Let me know along how you're doing we will work together on this.

[Stevendb in reply to Lotus4]

Thank you so much you don't know how much that means lotus

[Lm92]

Yes, I have. My anxiety peaked in 2001 after my father died and I began taking Zoloft. I was on it until 2008 when I found out I was pregnant and the OB changed me to Celexa (Citalopram). I was on that until 2011 when I hadn't had any anxiety for a while and decided to wean myself off them. I did wonderful until 2013 when my appendix ruptured and I had to have emergency surgery and consequently my job. My anxiety once again skyrocketed again and my doctor started me on Prozac which gave me horrible side effects (couldn't stay awake, couldn't eat without vomiting, horrible nightmares/sleep paralysis) so next he tried Lexapro (escitalopram) and I've been on it ever since. It definitely happens. Anxiety disorders are fickle things I think. Anything can trigger them even when you think you have them under perfect control. Don't beat yourself, just be thankful we have pharmaceutical options available now that once weren't.

[Stevendb]

That's helpful lm92 thanks cause I've been beaten my self for stopping then thinking a was better and all of a sudden it's just came back. am now back on them last week just waiting until they start to work again hope it's not too long am on paroxitine I will know next time not too come of them and think everything is cured bad mistake I made in the first place just thought a was better.

[Afraidmale]

Boy o boy have I ever and I felt great just like you were saying and then one day it hit me like a ton of bricks and I'll let you know from that point on was the start to a whole new me. It hit me so hard that I felt like I was going to die I rushed back to the doctors and he put me back on straight up to 150mg and I felt every side effect from that drug for a good month I thought i was losing my mind I lost 30 pounds in probably weeks because I couldn't eat I couldnt hardly go to work. But you know looking back I wish I didn't go back on just to see what the other side of this might have been without medication. Ya wouldn't of been easy but none of this is . Ever since that time which was 3 yrs ago I been up and down and this last time which is still going on for a year now has been the hardest I had to leave my job because I couldn't work I was off for 8 months and just now been back for 4 months and everyday has been a battle but I push myself. I know exactly where your coming from and it takes time to get back where you were your looking at about 4 to 6 weeks to be feeling back to you or somewhat you. Hang in there shit sucks I know keep pushing do some writing or take long baths go on a walk watch a funny movie hangout with supporting people cut back on any caffeine as possible drink more water anything to keep that mind busy. Fake it until you make it!!!!!! I'm always here if you need to chat.