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utopia · 04-18-2005, 01:05 AM

hi, i've suffered from depression in my life and for 4 years was on various medications including ZOLOFT, EFEXOR, EFEXOR-XR, LITHIUM, MIRTAZAPINE AND CIPRAMIL to name a few

now before i go into the side-effects i would like to say that pills alone are not the answer. without supportive counselling, psychiatry or some sort of interaction with a doctor or professional, i think taking the pills can be quite dangerous. anti-depressants obviously distort 'reality' and for me i felt many side effects such as lack or no existence of a sex drive, (a real surprise when coming off them after years of feelin likie porridge) but after coming off i realised how much of a cloud id been lost in when on them. i lost the intensity of life, no longer tasted full flavour or saw the brightest colour. i went on the anti-depressants with my psychiatrist whe i was sucidal, and felt alone, sad and angry. it wasnt until 3/1/2 years later that i found alanon, i find talking about how i feel gives me validation and then sharing that with a TRUSTED professional gave me a sort of plan of action on how to change my life and get out of the misery zone and how much i did want happiness. alanon inspires me and breaks down isolation.

i would only ever recommend pills as a last resort but for Me i think i just wanted something to numb the pain despite that i had to face it one day at a time. I believe that mental illness is mre of a scarring in my inner tapestry that has to be healed.

also, each drug has different effects for people. if you do still decide to take anti-depressants some may not do anything, some may make you worse...when i was onl Lithium my body had a reaction of where i felt very very irritable and my body began to shake,,,my body was shutting down so death could have resulted if i didnt stop. ALWAYS mentin all feelings to a professional no matter how trivial because you arent worth damaging, your worth saving and living happy joyous and free!

also i didnt take seriously enough that if im on a medicated drug its even more imperative that i pay close attention to alcohol use and NOT use any other drugs.
If i feel down today, after accepting that life is ups and downs i see if ive eaten slept and exercised well lately.

hope you find your bliss
toby

04-18-2005, 01:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
utopia Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 712	hi, i've suffered from depression in my life and for 4 years was on various medications including ZOLOFT, EFEXOR, EFEXOR-XR, LITHIUM, MIRTAZAPINE AND CIPRAMIL to name a few now before i go into the side-effects i would like to say that pills alone are not the answer. without supportive counselling, psychiatry or some sort of interaction with a doctor or professional, i think taking the pills can be quite dangerous. anti-depressants obviously distort 'reality' and for me i felt many side effects such as lack or no existence of a sex drive, (a real surprise when coming off them after years of feelin likie porridge) but after coming off i realised how much of a cloud id been lost in when on them. i lost the intensity of life, no longer tasted full flavour or saw the brightest colour. i went on the anti-depressants with my psychiatrist whe i was sucidal, and felt alone, sad and angry. it wasnt until 3/1/2 years later that i found alanon, i find talking about how i feel gives me validation and then sharing that with a TRUSTED professional gave me a sort of plan of action on how to change my life and get out of the misery zone and how much i did want happiness. alanon inspires me and breaks down isolation. i would only ever recommend pills as a last resort but for Me i think i just wanted something to numb the pain despite that i had to face it one day at a time. I believe that mental illness is mre of a scarring in my inner tapestry that has to be healed. also, each drug has different effects for people. if you do still decide to take anti-depressants some may not do anything, some may make you worse...when i was onl Lithium my body had a reaction of where i felt very very irritable and my body began to shake,,,my body was shutting down so death could have resulted if i didnt stop. ALWAYS mentin all feelings to a professional no matter how trivial because you arent worth damaging, your worth saving and living happy joyous and free! also i didnt take seriously enough that if im on a medicated drug its even more imperative that i pay close attention to alcohol use and NOT use any other drugs. If i feel down today, after accepting that life is ups and downs i see if ive eaten slept and exercised well lately. hope you find your bliss toby __________________