Depression/anxiety

[Taboo25]

I suffered when I was 30 and with meds/therapy got my life back together and went back to work it did took a fare few months. 9 years later decided to come off meds (venlaxine) as thought I was feeling good about life this was last Oct and have felt sad, low and upset since. Picked up the courage to go to dr who put me on (sertaline) they finally upped the dose to 100mg but after 6 wks no change at all. I now have to reduce the dose over 2 wks as the meds are from the dif family of antidepressants then start (venlaxine) again which kept me stable for 9 years.

I’m so annoyed with myself for trying to come off the, never thought I would feel this bad again

I also struggling eating and sleeping which makes things worse

Everyday is such a struggle 😢

[hypercat54]

Well done for trying to get off your meds as that couldn't have been easy. It's never a good idea to rely on meds for life but the sad fact is some of us have to. I started on 100 mgs of sertraline which did nothing for me. It wasn't until the doctor upped it to 150 mgs that I started to feel much better.

I hope you find something which works for you. x

[Taboo25 in reply to hypercat54]

I think I’m one of those people that also need to be on meds, I’ve accepted it now, I went from 25, 50 to 100mg over space of 6 wks didn’t do anything apart from as I was going up a dose I felt worse again for wk or so, they think there not suitable for me, wish I did just stuck with the venlaxine straight away but start them next wks.

Appreciate your reply x

[hypercat54 in reply to Taboo25]

You are welcome. Be aware though that venlaxine might not work as well for you the second time around. I have heard a number of stories about this sort of thing. Hopefully they will though. x

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It may be after the initial time period, six weeks the medications will start to work however to become in control of your condition. So I would say give yourself more time over several months or so to decide to come of your medications. At that time if you wish to withdraw from the medication talk to your GP and He will help you come of the medications in an orderly way

Some people throughout their lives may have their conditions return, so you are not alone.

Stop worrying, your GP is in partnership with you, as far as your health is concerned, trust your GP

BOB