I've had to wean myself off of several ssri's in the past. The way I usually do it is just half my dosage for several days (4 - 7), then half THAT amount again for another week, then start skipping days in between the tiny doses. The whole process takes me about a month.

There will always be some side effects to quitting, but they've been less obtrusive for me when I do it this way.

(Right now I'm switching from zoloft to lexapro and I only weaned myself from the zoloft for about a week before switching, I am suffering for it now I think.)

thanks i really appreciate it im trying to deal withthe root of the problem im starting to think its a problem i have to conquered on my own that a pill is going to make it dissapear i suffer from general anxiety and ocd Intrusive thoughts for mnths so im going to try to reverse the obsession with positive thoughts basicly brain wash myself with positive thoughts lol

Hi! I was prescribed SSRI, but balked at it because the doctor was WAY to eager to write me a script, and far too unwilling to just talk to me.

I am a firm believer that there are many causes of depression and other mental issues. If the causes are due to brain chemistry, then it makes sense to me that medication may be required. But if the causes are due to life experiences, then it makes sense to me that the best cure is to talk it out - get to the root cause and deal with that.

I applaud your efforts to find the cause and deal with it!

As for weaning yourself, here is some info I found:

http://mentalhealthdaily.com/2014/11/02/luvox-fluvoxamine-withdrawal-symptoms/

There are some sites that are anti-SSRI, so I'd be reluctant to take their advice unless it starts off with "consult your doctor".

Welcome to the group, and I hope that you are able to find the peace you are looking for.

You shouldn't ween off of an ssri without your doctor's help. It can be dangerous, lead to symptoms of withdrawal, and a sudden increase in depressive symptoms.

told the doc the doc i was weaning off he said ok but just dont do it cold turkey

Ok good. I had to get weened off effexor years ago. Even with a step down dose it made me feel like I was getting the flu.

geeesh im going to brace myself for
this

It takes at least 6 weaks to build up in your system , so take as much time to wean off a little at a time may have to cut pills but slow is better tha sick .. I have done this before . good luck.

having gone off cold turkey once and nearly shot up a macdonalds I would suggest much slower retreat. Depending on size of pills you can cut pills in half which helps.

You need better help than us, I don't know what luvox is but if it isn't your first SSRI then you aren't just coming off something you just went on. You're coming off a whole raft of the things. maybe 1/2 dose for the first 3 months? then 1/2 again for another 3 is where I would probably start but I'm not a trained professional.

also have you tried wellbutrin? It's not an SSRI, it doesn't work on seratonin. It works on dopamine. I found it amazing and I had GAD at the time too. 2 yrs on wellbutrin changed my life.

Ask your doctor how he suggests you taper off. He really wasn't very specific about what doses to go with and for how long