TouchedbyAngels
23-02-11, 12:05
Hi, so I'm new to this website, I was looking for somewhere to talk to like minded people about my experiences with suffering depression.
I have been taking the anti-depressant called Fluoxetine (20mg) for roughly 6 months now for my depression and anxiety. I must say, the pill had wonderful effects and made me feel like a brand new person, as of this my doctor asked if I would like to come off these pills, so I said yes. She advised that I come off gradually, take one pill every other day, however, I believed I didn't need to do that. It's been 6 days since I last took one, I have only just taken my pill now as I feel I am suffering from withdrawal symptoms, I'm having awful mood swings, headaches, crying fits and I feel depressed (which I haven't felt in ages). I'm scared and lonely and I've tried to explain to my mum that I'm being like this because I'm coming off my meds but she is snapping at me :( I feel like turning to self-harm or overdosing on my meds.
I have been taking the anti-depressant called Fluoxetine (20mg) for roughly 6 months now for my depression and anxiety. I must say, the pill had wonderful effects and made me feel like a brand new person, as of this my doctor asked if I would like to come off these pills, so I said yes. She advised that I come off gradually, take one pill every other day, however, I believed I didn't need to do that. It's been 6 days since I last took one, I have only just taken my pill now as I feel I am suffering from withdrawal symptoms, I'm having awful mood swings, headaches, crying fits and I feel depressed (which I haven't felt in ages). I'm scared and lonely and I've tried to explain to my mum that I'm being like this because I'm coming off my meds but she is snapping at me :( I feel like turning to self-harm or overdosing on my meds.