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Hey guys doc diagnosed me with depression which really change my life

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isabella82120
isabella82120

I never thought I had depression...I was very happy girl and this mental things is out my control..I’m trying cope with every and I’ve been taking Seroxat 25mg for 1 years...I want to stop it by reduce 1 tablets a day because I been taking it twice a day which is mornings and night it’s was bad...but I hope I can stop soon

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  • stephie2
    stephie2 isabella82120

    Posted

    I would not try to self wean without the advice of your GP.  Go back and see them and see if they think it is a good idea and that you are well enough to be able to come off it.
  • spencer54464
    spencer54464 isabella82120

    Posted

    Ya actually its a good decision, you have taken to reduce using tablets. by slowing it will cures you.
    • stephie2
      stephie2 spencer54464

      Posted

      Then why were they prescribed in the first place if she didn't need them?  Are you a Doctor in Mental Health?  I doubt whether they would have given them out if she was better off without them....

    • isabella82120
      isabella82120 stephie2

      Posted

      Steph...doc diagnosed me with depression but what’ve I learned is no doc told me to overcome my depression they only prescribed me with pills psychiatric didn’t help...now I see this lady psychologist and she is really good plus I opened up now to my sister about what I’ve been dealing and i feel so much relief...i am reducing 1 tablets a day now 😊...wish me luck

    • stephie2
      stephie2 isabella82120

      Posted

      That is great news but only reduce under the supervision of your Doctor as some tablets make you worse if you stop taking them without weaning.  Good luck
    • isabella82120
      isabella82120 stephie2

      Posted

      Thank u step...my body is reacting like the symptoms...but i am handling it well..just don’t want get on this Seroxat all my life..
  • Sammantha82
    Sammantha82 isabella82120

    Posted

    Hi, im not on the same medication as you but i have been on and off medication over the years of having depression. When I've felt ready i have always spoke to my gp first (everytime they have encouraged me to post pone weaning but i know when im ready and so far it has always been the right decision) but they then advised a reasonable reduction rate as well as fortnightly appointments to keep an eye on how i was going with it. As long as its done with your GPs help and advice i think its a really good sign and i wish you all the best.

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