View Full Version : How long is too long on meds?
My first spell with Escitilopram lasted 13 months and I felt cured, and for a couple of years I was well.
However with mental health the bad times can sneak back up on you and over 2 years it got me again. I went back on them 10mg this time as opposed 5mg during my first spell.
But how long is too long? That's 2.5 years on them and I'm very aware of this.
Anyone else long term on Escitilopram?
I was on 10mg for 5 years before giving up cold turkey and life was normal again.
I was off for quite a few years until a run of bad things put me back on them a couple of years ago.
My Dr keeps saying he wants me on 20mg but 10 works just fine so I keep saying no.
Some Drs say you should stay on them for life but I reckon if you don't feel you need them any more go off.
I'm not a Dr so this is just my personal story.
Talk to your GP before you do anything.
I did have a spell of 2 years when I ran 25 miles a week, flew again, had no panic or anxiety then had a run of panic attacks and the final straw was a panic attack while I was running. That's started this spell of 2 years on them.
Going to go back up to 10mg again until I feel really ready. I cut down more in hope than expectation.
I didn't fly for 40yrs then one day I said stuff it and just got on a plane.
That was about 10 yrs ago and I've been flying ever since.
I actually enjoy it.
I need you guys Phill and Colin to help me to fly ! Its my BIG BIG one. I haven't done it for about 15 years, and need to.
Sorry, I don't know the answer to 'how long is too long' as everybody is individual, and all case different.
There's no secret remedy to phobias.
You've just got to make the first step and get on the plane in spite of your fears.
The highway between here and Brisbane is one of the most dangerous roads in Oz so I figured the plane was safer.
Been loving flying ever since.
A hostie once told me to think of any bumps as just potholes in the air.
It's not the fear of flying it's being able to stay in control and not freak out and have a panic attack. If I have an attack on my plane going, my holiday will be ruined as I won't enjoy myself thinking about the flight home.
I've flown without meds when I was feeling good and exercising and a few drinks helped me do the flights.
Right now the thought of going on a plane is enough to raise my anxiety.
Hence why I need to stay on them for a while longer.
That's the way I was.
Loss of control was a biggie.
Are you going to let it stop you going on holidays?
That's the way I was.
Loss of control was a biggie.
Are you going to let it stop you going on holidays?
It already has. Last year I got to the gate and didn't go on the plane. Worst moment of my life seeing my kids and wife board the plane without me.
If you let it beat you again you'll never go.
You need to meet your anxiety head on and get on the plane.
If you don't it will keep winning and you'll never get on.
Get some Valium from your GP just for the trip if you have to.
If you let it beat you again you'll never go.
You need to meet your anxiety head on and get on the plane.
If you don't it will keep winning and you'll never get on.
Get some Valium from your GP just for the trip if you have to.
That was the problem. Got that from the doctor and it had zero effect on me. I should have stuck with my tried and tested method of getting blind drunk however alcohol also gives me increased anxiety as it wears off and then a panic attack.
I got blind the first time I flew over 40yrs ago - didn't help and I didn't fly again til about 5 yrs ago.
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