Posted by CK1 on May 22, 2007, at 18:51:39
In reply to Re: Mininstry of Mindfreedom, posted by Squiggles on May 22, 2007, at 9:07:23
I was only on 25mg which is the crazy thing! The day after I stopped I became dizzy, lightheaded, nauseated, flu-like feeling, exhausted, etc. Doctor says the "sickness" may be depression but I've been midly depressed before and depression isn't like this...I just feel sad and sleep more when I'm depressed...I don't have physical ailments.
I have had two instances of bad drug side effects. When I took Nardil, my lips became stiff (WIERD - I KNOW) and I had a twitch and it took 3 months for that to go away. When I took Zoloft, I developed a severe pain above my right eye that also took 3-4 months to go away so I just think my system isn't good at expelling drugs. It may take another 3 months to get over this.
Guys, I'm not anti-drugs. I think they are needed in some cases. But, in my personal experience, I think they have ruined my health (physical health AND mental health). When on the drugs, I have more physical complaints than mental and, when the drugs worked, they only worked for 6 months to one year.
If you're original problem wasn't that bad (a little anxiety or depression), I think we all should consider if we need these meds. People actually beat anxiety through other avenues and I'm going that route.
I'm just praying this nausea and dizziness goes away!
Just my thoughts guys..take it or leave it :)
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