Weaning Off Anti-depressants And Anti Anxiety Medications. How To Deal With Arising Feelings?

[ms spock]

My hyper vigilance had gone into overdrive. I was really stuck.

 

[HëllaBubz]

I found a new psychiatrist to interim whilst my other one is off ill. Saw him yesterday, and he isn't confident that I can 'do' it off medication whilst I'm pregnant. I think he will have a bit of a fight on his hands if he does try to put me back on, as I'm not convinced it's the best thing to do.

He also mentioned that sometimes you cannot understand 'why', and there is a fair amount of floating around in therapy, until you find your feet. I'm not so sure of that either, I think you pick something, work on it, and other bits and pieces come out in the wash over time.

But hey, I'm not an expert......but I do know that when someone tells me I CAN'T do something......:devilish::whistling:

 

[ms spock]

It is tough going Bubzilla.

So much stuff has come up and my hyper vigilance has been cycling on various traumas. Understanding that did help managing it. I grew up so hyperalert. I have to learn a whole new way of being.

But I got through today. I am trying to get out of that PTSD mindset of thinking and feeling. Finding it a struggle at the moment.

I went to a workshop and also to a belly dance class.

 

[HëllaBubz]

I think you are probably doing better than I right now, Ms Spock.

Going out in public by myself isn't easy, and I've been spending a lot of time hiding in bed.
Think I was a bit sharp with my partner a little while ago, and he's pretty hurt so I'm going to have to eat a hefty chunk of humble pie and apologize, he was only trying to help.

 

[ms spock]

I am sympathetic with your situation Bub. I didn't go to classes on Monday. I have sent a lot of time watching DVDs and napping.

It is hard to be barely managing.

 

[ms spock]

Struggling a fair bit.

 

[BloomInWinter]

Hang in there, ((((((((Ms Spock))))))))).

 

[ms spock]

It is really hard going BloomInWinter. I am hanging in there but it is taking a lot out of me.

I feel so disconnected from the world. I feel the attachment disorder stuff so much. I feel like I have no connections. I feel like I have wasted my life being so spaced out.

 

[ms spock]

Okay doing better tonight.

Backed off beating myself up.

Letting myself off the hook.

Chatted to a few people on the phone, that was good.

Going to an exhibition opening tonight with friends.

 

[devildoc130]

Well hi everyone. I'm on day 2 of no medication. I went from 7 different meds to one.. with the help of a Dr. of course. The last on I'm trying to get off of is Zoloft. I started at 150mg, but today is finally day 2 without any medication. It's terrible. I'm hoping through this forum I'll be able to use the motivation and keep it up. I'm also injured so things are pretty awful. I don't' want to be on these terrible medications. And really don't want to go back on them. Last time I tried, I made it 4 days before I had to go to the ER, because my symptoms were so bad. I'm in the military overseas. So it's even more tough. Especially cause people don't understand. I hope to find the support I need to make it through this upcoming week. - Doc B

 

[devildoc130]

***I've been on medication for about 3 years. We will stick it out together Ms Spock. You'll probably be able to help me out.

 

[ms spock]

Hello devildoc,

I wish you the best with it all.

I am really struggling on and off.

Lots of stuff has come up and I am finding it challenging.