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just weaned off my antidepressants but my psychiatrist wants me to take them I feel great

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sophie53173
sophie53173

Seemingly I have intermittent depression. It took me ages to get off antidepressants but when I went to see my Psychiatrist he was annoyed and is determined that I take them.I feel great. He put me on other ones but I had weird reactions to them and stopped again. He is so angry and says that I need to be on them just in case I get depressed again!!

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  • a62404
    a62404 sophie53173

    Posted

    i have also stopped my antidepressant, but am still on stimulqnts and benzo , low dose, +Menopause, digestion iasues.

    having very difficult time.

    would love to share..

  • sam18386
    sam18386 sophie53173

    Posted

    it's your body, not the psychiatrists! do what is right for you, try cutting them down and see how you do.

  • hypercat
    hypercat sophie53173

    Posted

    Hi it is entirely your choice whether to take meds or not so stick to your guns. I will say however that the official advice is to stay on them for at least 6 months after you feel better otherwise you could relapse if you stop them. x

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