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Should I listen?

Toughassteele
Toughassteele

I was told today I should stop taking my meds because there making me to emotional. Well I don't see it off course but I have a lot going on. I only take a sleeping pill and a depression pill. I know it hard to feel right now. Does anyone understand this. I'm listin a way.

arfie
arfie
I always listen, as surely as I consider the source while I listen. A janitor's opinion is important with the right to voice that opinion, but probably not the best source for medication advice.
patti22
patti22
Arfie said it before I could.
SimpsonsOK
SimpsonsOK
Steele, let the doctor lead you on meds. You are going through so much right now, being emotional makes complete sense. May need a change in meds, or an additional med. I'd talk to my doctor. Calming and comforting hugs.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Yes, do listen--to your doctor. It's dangerous for us to go off and on our meds on our own. If there's a need to go off meds a doctor knows how to "taper" them down gradually. I had to go off meds once for kidney problems, so I know. Doing it your doctor's way you don't have sudden emotional and physical side effects that can be scary and serious. Talk to your doctor, ok?
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Who is giving you advise??…. Is this a medical professional?.... Otherwise I wouldn't even consider it however ….

If someone is stating that they are seeing something different within you since being on a specific med you can discuss it with your doctor if you choose to..... and if you're also concerned ……

That's what I would do in this situation..... Big hug......xo
Toughassteele
Toughassteele
Thank you all for your help. I am going to get ahold of my doctor Monday. I need more help. Thank you hugs back
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