So I used to take prozac, which sucked. So my doctor switched me to zoloft, which i personally like a lot better... but now ive been out of pills for about 5 days, and i am so freakin pissed. Its unbelievable. Ive never been this angry in my life. My boyfriend and I just got into a screaming match. It was terrible... and im just so... mad. I cant even describe it. This sucks. Is it normal? kghdfg
No it's not normal. In my humble opinion, people shouldn't even be on these drugs because they are dangerous and have shown to cause psychotic episodes in certain individuals. Why do you think that almost every mass-shooting in schools and malls across the world (especially in the US) have involved people on these drugs? If you look into the history of these types of drugs, you see that many of them were developed by the CIA for use in MK ULTRA mind control experimentation. There are natural treatments for depression that work just as well, if not better than the toxic junk big-pharma puts out and is overprescribed by doctors. Exercise also works well in treating depression, as well as diet and plenty of rest. Anti-depressants are not the only answer, and as far as I am concerned, they aren't the answer at all, for anyone.
As far as I've heard, it is normal, for some, to have sever reactions coming off of SSRI medications. Doctors usually say not to go off them, without medical consultation first.
first i agree 100% with rat on this ... but also why did you run out of pills?? these are prescription meds there is no reason to just run out? especially for 5 days increments,,, someone is fucked up here ,,, either you have abused them n taken too many n run out or gave them away or sold or something or yer doc is a whack for prescribing such things n not having a new script ready for when the old runs out.... something sorta smells like fish in all this...
Are you involved in clinical research of psychiatric drugs? Are you a psychiatrist? Many, many people have been helped with the use of psychiatric drugs, including many people in my life. I know of some who refuse to take their medication, and their relationships with their significant other, their family, and their children has suffered greatly. I find that it is irresponsible to claim that psychiatric drugs are dangerous- they are medication, and anything you put in your body will have side effects, even sugar. Some people do have bad reactions to medication- that's why you tell your doctor. Peace and love
okay... 1. I agree with you completely pressed rat. I hate being on these medications. It just seems like its too late now. Ive tried a few natural things for long periods of time, and I still just dont feel the same. I feel like the pills have ruined me. 2. I ran out because my parents dont ever get my pills in time. and I couldnt get them cuz i let my freakin parents borrow all my money. Im getting them today, in like 2 hours, and i cant wait... it sucks. I feel like some sort of drug addict.
I don't tell diabetics that they are "drug addicts" because they need insulin, so why would anyone suggest that people who have a physical disorder (as "mental" illnesses are related to chemical imbalances in the brain, which is physical) are "drug addicts?" Peace and love
insulin my friend is a necessity to live,,, there is no mental pill needed to live... just becuase your brain is unbalanced does not mean you die from it... big huge difference,,, inless of course you are trying to justify the use of mental disorder meds,,, which most do,,, we all need justification of our actions n behavioursin order to feel better about ourselves. no mental pill can say that they prolong life . . when they do perhaps i will say something otherwise ,, til then yes being on medications day in n out to control a brain is an addictionno different than every other addiction out there,,,
What about suicide? People w/ untreated bipolar disorder are 15 times more likely to commit suicide, while the figures are even higher for untreated unipolar depression. When my brain chemicals are out of whack, suicide is an ever present threat. Today my mood is completely normal, and suicide seems like an absurd idea, something I would never consider. However, two months ago I was hospitalized because I was in the depths of a depressive episode with suicidal ideations. When I become depressed, it seems like another person is within my body- something completely unnatural takes over. This is the brain chemistry unbalanced. This has nothing to do w/ my personality or "personal" choices. People who claim psychiatric medications are not "required" for living have never dealt with having a severe psychiatric disorder. You are lucky- but don't pretend like you know what it's like to have bipolar/unipolar depression or any other serious disorders. Medication is just as necessary to live a "normal" life w/o self-destructing, just like insulin. BTW, I don't need to justify my choices to comply w/ my treatment to anyone- I know that life w/ a "mental" disorder is a hell that most people can't comprehend and I will do whatever it takes to stay out of that hell, even if it means taking medication, avoiding alcohol & illicit drugs, keeping a regular schedule, etc. Peace and love
I was hoping that perhaps my personal experience would help others understand that psychiatric drugs are NOT dangerous, are NOT unnecessary, and DO help people and claims against these medications are based on ignorance, not facts. Peace and love
i as well could go into personal experience and facts and refute everything you just stated... ignorance has nothing to do with it. unfortunately when one is dealing with sheeple it is a mere waste of energy, therefore i choose not...
I agree with the both of you. I believe that these drugs are, in fact, dangerous... considering my dependency. But I also agree very much that 1. I do need these medications. 2. Taking them does not make me a drug addict.\ and just because you do have personal experience doesnt mean you know everything about them. Maybe you think people do not need these drugs because you dont know the extent of how bad they feel without them?
Ive been severely depressed most of my life and even attempted suicide many times and almost died as a result a couple times, the doctors of course did what they where supposed to do in this case and medicate me very heavily. After two mis diagnosis they finally got the meds right. The only problem was these meds made me even more suicidal and once again I find myself on the verge of death from massive blood loss. Now after that instance I sought therapy and with the guidence of that individual I stopped taking meds and figured out how to make me, happy. It's now been over three years without meds and I do slip from time to time but now I know how to pull myself out of that hole without medication. Thought I would just share my story
Too much splitting into black and white and labeling. Peeps that utilize a medication to live quality life and function are not drug addicts. Everyone has a journey into what works for them. When people have mental pain and it creates crises, it's isolating, they feel separated from all creation and it's lonely and scary. Going the med and therapy route is not joining the herd, it's what works for them with what comes into their reality. LIke burnt said, his journey evolved into deeper discovery. Sometimes the meds are dangerous. Like I know for a fact that lithium blood levels to be therapeutic are just below toxic levels. So, what we do have to do is look at the bigger picture. Know the drug. Don't just pop the pill and forget about it. Plan and anticipate. Make it a priority to make it work for you. Zoloft is good for some folks. Some folks it's not. If you choose to make this work for you, understand that you can't allow life's shortcomings to usurp your well being. Don't allow it to happen again. Your 18 now so how can you make this work? What are you going to do to prevent this again? Also be grateful that you've not hurt yourself and not hurt anyone. Sometimes it's hard to get along with everybody and in every situation. Why aren't you being responsible for managing your meds? You had the money, why didn't you go get the meds? Before you ran out?
I agree w/ Succulent Flower- let me make myself clear. Medication alone cannot properly treat disorders. There must be treatment on all levels, physically (meds), emotionally, socially, and cognitively (therapy). Also, one must be willing to make lifestyle changes to further their mental health. Basically, if one would only take medication, chances are the improvement will be minimal; however, with therapy, cutting alcohol and other drugs out, staying physically healthy along w/ medication, the improvement will be much greater. Of course, not all medications help everyone the same way, which is why people need to stay in touch with their doctors, especially if there are warning signs of danger. This is the patient's responsibility, just as much as the doctor's responsibility. I don't believe a majority of psychiatric drugs are dangerous- however, this does NOT mean there are not negative side effects. With Lithium, one must have blood tests done regularly to ensure the medication is at the therapeutic level and not above (toxic) or below. This is the responsibility of the doctor to order these tests and the patient to get these tests done. Even w/ the warning for increased risk of suicide on antidepressants, research can only show a possible link (4% vs 2% w/ placebos) between antidepressants and youth suicides. These studies cannot decipher whether the suicides were caused by the antidepressants or depression, if the dose was not effective. In a study of around 100,000 people, 8 committed suicide while 2 of those were not taking antidepressants at all. Is it the medication or the disorder? No one can definitively say- those that declare a definite view have not been following the research or are ignoring any research that contradicts their view. Peace and love
my two cents? most prescriptions drugs are overused. they are prescribed way more often than they need to be, including antidepressants that said, they are necessary for some people to function properly. just, fewer than the acutal number of people currently on em
