ruthb1
08-07-06, 09:33
just thought i would let you all know that i am gradually weaning myself off my anti depressants after 18 months on them.
i have for the past few months only managed about 1 day a week sometimes i would still carry on not have a break but for some strange reason i thought i have got to be a little bit stronger. I kept thinking to myself that i would feel awful after one day off when really they are still in your system.
so about 4 weeks ago i decided to try one day off again and then the next try 2 days off and the next week i tried 3 and last week i tried 4 days off them, i have to admit i did feel as though i was out of my safety zone and i went onto chat for some advice as to whether or not yo try another day off but in the end i didnt i ended up taking one that evening as i didnt want to shatter my confidence and it was like running before i could walk.
well this week i have managed three days off again. i think fingers crossed that i will soon be off them and its wierd but i feel better off them than i did on them i feel more refreshed in the morning my mood swings are different i dont really have any anger i cant explain it.
All along i didnt think that the anti depressant which i am on had worked the way i had wanted it too but after having a few days off them i am beginning to think that maybe they have worked and i hadnt noticed.
anyway i will keep you updated with my progress
take care
Ruth x x x
i have for the past few months only managed about 1 day a week sometimes i would still carry on not have a break but for some strange reason i thought i have got to be a little bit stronger. I kept thinking to myself that i would feel awful after one day off when really they are still in your system.
so about 4 weeks ago i decided to try one day off again and then the next try 2 days off and the next week i tried 3 and last week i tried 4 days off them, i have to admit i did feel as though i was out of my safety zone and i went onto chat for some advice as to whether or not yo try another day off but in the end i didnt i ended up taking one that evening as i didnt want to shatter my confidence and it was like running before i could walk.
well this week i have managed three days off again. i think fingers crossed that i will soon be off them and its wierd but i feel better off them than i did on them i feel more refreshed in the morning my mood swings are different i dont really have any anger i cant explain it.
All along i didnt think that the anti depressant which i am on had worked the way i had wanted it too but after having a few days off them i am beginning to think that maybe they have worked and i hadnt noticed.
anyway i will keep you updated with my progress
take care
Ruth x x x