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A word to the wise

deleted_user
deleted_user
When I started using SSRI's for GAD I thought they were the best. They worked well for me or so I thought. I have been so far out of touch with my own feelings (in part due to the drug) and my wifes feelings for so long I am now at a crisis point in my marriage.

SO, be careful do not become overly reliant on these drugs and incorporate other treatments.

I am now seeing a counselor. I have stepped up my exercise. I cut back my dose to 5 MG and I am prepared to take an active role in trying to manage my anxiety with less assistance from the drug.

Bottom line- check in with yourself emotionally every once in a while because these drugs can put a thick unhealthy veneer over your feelings and cause you problems.

Has anyone else had this revelation/problem?
DogCrazy
DogCrazy
Yes i agree with you, this is something we all need to be aware of.
Medication is only a short term patch.
Learning self help goes along way, working out at gym is also a great help to myself and alot of others.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, and i hate it, although i've only been taking them for about 4 months.
deleted_user
deleted_user
This is exactly why I didn't want to be on meds...they are MIND ALTERING drugs afterall. I am in the process of weaning myself off of Ativan too.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agree with DogCrazy in that Medication is only going to help with the symptoms. It is not and never will be a fix it all for the underlying cause of the illness. However, I do want to remind people that read this thread, that all of these medications have side effects, and stopping them ubruptly may cause some fairly serious health issues. Please, if you want to go off the med, talk to your doctor so that you know you are doing so safely.
deleted_user
deleted_user
when i was taking paxil it was like this, my daughter made a comment one time that it was like I had no "emotions" at all, that was a long time ago, effexor does not seem to do this, but yes, everyone is different and I agree
deleted_user
deleted_user
I guess I had the wrong idea about the drug. My doctors have never questionsed the fact that I have been taking this drug for so long. Too bad it has taken me so long to figure this out. At least I know now.
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