Posted by MM on October 24, 2005, at 14:28:30
In reply to Re: Question for Linkadge, posted by linkadge on October 23, 2005, at 15:23:22
I agree that the liberal use of these meds seems unwise, or dangerous. My lasting effects are more cognitive/emotional, although the weight gain worsened my depression so much, even though I've lost it, it still has its effects. I was put on them for the first time when I was 14-15 and had super-anxious/agitated/surreal states, and became incredibly suicidal, like compulsive. I think I developed what the black-box warning now um warns of. Anyway, the last time I tried an SSRI was this past December for a few weeks (Lexapro) and though I didn't have quite that bad of a reaction (I am on Trileptal too, so that might have something to do with it), I was still very uncomfortable.
I feel like taking SSRI's was the most detrimental thing to my wellness that I've done (even above taking illegal drugs) and I'm scared they have changed my brain/personality permanently. I still want to believe that the body/brain can heal itself over time though.
I thought I recalled you doing some research into whether or not SSRI's do permanently change brain chemistry?
Anyway, I hope that your "atypical" (although, who knows) effects diminish and disappear. IMHO I think you deserve some kind of compensation. Take care.
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