Hi all
Just asking for some advice really. My daughter is 18 months old now and although I am still a bit up and down with my mood and anxiety I feel the need to start reducing medication. Various reasons really, I don't like the way they make me feel and also the weight gain is ridiculous. I'm just wanting advice on whether anyone has successfully come off Olanzapine, whether you experienced any side affects and whether anyone still suffers with the anxiety and depression 18 months on. I keep seeing threads about people coming off medication early on and feeling better after 3 months or so. I so want to move on from all this but still struggle? Is this normal?
Lots of questions there I know but just looking for guidance and support.
Thanks Beth x
I don't have any experience of olanzepine but want to reassure you it is perfectly normal to still be struggling after 18 months. The depression that often hits after pp can be debilitating, plus the trauma you have been through, it's no wonder you're feeling anxious
The depression is or should I say has been awful I just find it hard to move on from the whole experience of the MBU and ECT but hoping time is a healer. Thanks so much for your reply x
Also congratulations on your pregnancy x