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Post by mum2leahnjosh on Jan 28, 2008 12:10:04 GMT
I was just wondering if there is an alternitive to anti depressants. I was on them as a teenager for anerexia and self harming (the dreaded fluoxatine) and I had the most horrific experience. I became dependant on them and when I was coming off them I went through withdrawal and I couldnt get out of bed because I was shaking and being sick. I really dont want to go through this again. This drug my doctor said I wouldn't get addicted to it as it was a low dose. If thats what happends on a low dose what will happen with other doses.
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Post by Scarlet on Jan 28, 2008 16:59:07 GMT
Hi, Sorry to hear about the fluoxatine, but there are many other alternatives which you could consider, which may work better for you. Could you go back to your docs and ask.? or if you prefer an alternative here's some herbs you can get over the internet that are meant to act as an AD (not sure of they sell them in Holland and Barrett, but probably do). Also check out this thread for a few more alernatives. What about St Johns Wort, did you give that a try? veritee.proboards7.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&n=1&thread=2363Are you having any form of counselling or other talking therapy hun? What other support do you have, if any? Scarlet xxxx |
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Post by mum2leahnjosh on Jan 29, 2008 11:42:47 GMT
I have a councellor I talk to over the internet every week. But nothing face to face.
I had counceliing when I was pregnant but she said she couldnt help me and gave me the number to a different place, I just havent had time to ring up.
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Post by mikki on Feb 17, 2009 19:09:10 GMT
I've also had really bad experiences with ADs and I went from being so sharp and attentive before to semi zombie now. Its started while I was on AD's and has not left me once since. I feel slow and stupid now. The PNI I am struggling with is probably not helping at all but is not the only factor. I am terrified that I will never be fully 'awake and alert' again and that my brain is stuffed.
I need to look into councelling, exercise and herbal alternatives, although its tough because we are barely making ends meet as it is so hubby doesn't really understand how important it is to my healing or how bad I feel. Tried telling him but he never believes me fully and thinks I exaggerate.
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