No more meds!!
I have been off of my anti depressants for about two weeks now and Holy Cow!!!!! I noticed that is was pretty hard to get passed the first week. I was basically always on the verg of crying and the withdrawl symptoms were pretty annoying. I get this really weird dizzy feeling almost like I am being mildly shocked at the same time. Now in the second week my withdrawl symptoms are becoming less and less and I actually noticed that I am becoming more of myself again. I never really realized what a ZOMBIE I had turned into while taking this medication. I actually feel alive again. It's really hard to explain.....I am starting to have interest in things and actually want better things in life for myself (Not to mention I actually have my sex drive back!!!). I even talked to my sister today and she was telling me that since she has been on her anti depressants that she felt like she was making alot of bad choices in her life because she wasnt really feeling much out of life anymore and I totally agree. I just feel like a new person, these pills have been actually dragging me down rather than helping me. Yes, they did help with my anxiety attacts but I would much rather deal with one or two of those a year than be a freakin zombie. I have also been drinking Goji juice which has seemed to have help me stay much more positive during this whole medication detox experience.
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Permalink Reply by Kim on -
Can you tell me what Goji juice is and what it's used for? I too suffer from depression but I'm currently not taking antidepressants.
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Permalink Reply by Jan Duncan on -
I drink Monavie. Just started it about a month ago. It is changing my life.I I was on paxil for 13 yrs. I have the energy I had 20years ago! mywebsite is mymonavie.com/jduncan . If you know someone who has it, get it! I don't care if you get it from me. I'm just trying to help others get healthy
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Permalink Reply by Jan Duncan on
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so sorry about leaving my weblink..
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Permalink Reply by Tim Limbert on -
Congrats Shanna!!!
I guess the biggest thing is how do you know whether it was the meds or the juice?
How long were u on the meds? How long have u been depressed? What was the name of your meds? Did you try more than one?
Sorry for the drilling and of course u do not need to answer any of these questions, but i have been depressed most of my life but it got worse a few years ago and i have been fighting against it the whole time.
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Permalink Reply by Shanna on -
I have suffered from depression since I was in high school, so about 11 years. NOt only that, most of my immediate family suffers too. I have been on paxil, welbutrin and most recently paroxetine. After reading Kevins book I decided to quit my meds cold turkey. After I got past the first 3 or four days, I was ok. I have noticed when I stopped taking meds before I never really made it past 3 days because I would turn into a nervous wreck but I guess it would be the same as stopping any drug, prescribed or street drug, you are of course going to go throug some withdrawls. I have been drinking the Gojing, Goji juice because that's all that is available to me in the organic food store I shop in. I actually just purchased a 1.5lb bag of the dried berries. It was about $32.00. NOw I'm just waiting for the shippment to come in. I have found most all my info about this product by searching though the Magic Juice forums. I will keep you all updated with my progress. Cross your fingers for me!!! I actually just lost a very close friend to me this last Sunday, so this is definitly the ultimite test........
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Permalink Reply by Tim Limbert on
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Shanna,
First and most important i am glad u are doing so well. Second, i am sorry for your friend. How r u doing? Did u make it through okay? I would like to know how u r doing especially after this tragedy.
As Ken said i am not, but i did not go cold turkey yet (Ken, unless u were talking about another Tim). I am actually on a different medication now. My pychartist thinks that i have stupid ADD which is crazy!
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Permalink Reply by Toki on -
that is great Shanna, you are on your way back to being yourself:) I realize things can be very difficult, but in the longrun you will be better and your mind and body will thank you for it
I hope you are gradually feeling better
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Permalink Reply by Shanna on
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I wouldnt say the fear is unreasonable. I am still very irratable but that is probably the worst of it all. I am still a little emotional but I guess that's just me being human instead of in my drug daze. I think what has got me through this the most is my boyfriend. He is a very patient person and puts up with alot of my different emotions. As of right now I am just trying to find something to help the irritability because it can be quite overwelming at times and I can't expect him to put up with that forever.
Just the Natural Cures book alone motivated me enough to get off my meds. It's like a light switch just clicked on in my head.
There is alot more I wanted to say but I guess I must be getting tired because I am coming up blank right now, lol. Time for bed :) I will write back soon.
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Permalink Reply by lucia on -
Shanna, I you can look into st jons wort . st jons wort is an herb that helps depression. I was told that if you go cold turkey that the withdrawls are pretty bad. You would feel more anxiety and sad thoughts. You are living proof that cold turkey is possible. From time to time , give yourself a shanna day. Spoil your self with things that make you laugh. Im not a doctor but i can tell you that laughter is the best medicine when your depressed, sad, or even pms-ing. I am taking lexpro for depression and have to weing myself of the meds slowly. At my age..52, I cant afford to feel withdrawls symptoms. Once a month i go to the spa and let myself get spoiled. i read the funnies on sunday newspaper and stay away from the negative people. I am a happy person to begin with and it take alot to piss me off but when my mom and brother and sister in law passed a way within three years it freaked me out. If you solve the problem the symptoms will go away one must use all the coping skills they have and accept life as it comes. Good luck to you. God bless you with good health and happiness. Lucia.
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Permalink Reply by Shanna on
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That was some great advice Lucia! Thank you. I have been trying to give myself a "Shanna" day for a while now. And I actually just ordered some st. johns wort yesterday! I'm gonna have to take your advice and do the spa day, I have a full week of vacation from work this coming up week but not enough funds to actually go on a vacation :)
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Permalink Reply by Shanna on
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Good luck Bobby! I found that the first week was the hardest and just got a little easier each day after that. The best part is not going through the prescription withdrawls anymore. But I still worry Ever Day that my deppression is going to just pop back into my life unannounced, but so far I am still doing good.
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Permalink Reply by Harley Lady on -
Bobby, I also am on Effexor and I don't like the way it makes me feel. I also admire Shanna for her success. Good luck I'm pulling for you too!
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