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Why can I not be myself without anti-depressants?

I was on anti-depressants about a decade ago. They made me really tired more than anything. Counselling really helped though. Since then I've moved to another area. I had a lot of stress at work and my relationship ended. I didn't want to go back on anti-depressants, but the counsellor here is rubbish. The pills make me feel 'normal' most of the time, but if I forget to take them, I get tearful and angry about nothing, hate my image and own company, get easily stressed, suffer insomnia, worry a lot amd get scared of change or taking risks. I get paranoid and my friendships are affected. It scares me how different my personality is when I'm on pills from when i'm not. I don't want to feel 'false' by living on pills for years, but am wondering whether i'll ever be a strong happy person again without them

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See, I know I'm the wrong one to answer this. I do take anti-depressants, they work for me. I've done counseling too and got a great deal out of it. The pills make a huge difference in me and I don't worry about getting off them. Maybe that makes me a weak-willed person but so be it.

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cascarbro	Posted Jul 2nd, 2009 at 5:19PM hey there is alot of people out there like you that have the same problems and they are on anti depressants the rest of their lifes you can't start it and expect to get off them cold turkey you will lose your mind talk to your doctor about that okay take care. Rated: +1Vote for this!
piscesgal	Posted Jul 2nd, 2009 at 5:39PM There is nothing wrong with needing meds for depression, and feeling out of sorts when you miss a dose, that's kind of the point. There are people that can take the meds for a short period of time(or times)in their life and others who need them for life, only you and your doctor can decide what's best for you. I hope you can find a better counselor, as I know that can make a vast improvement for some people also. Rated: +1Vote for this!
Artisina	Posted Jul 2nd, 2009 at 5:51PM I went off my anti-depressants a while ago and I just about lost my mind. I have a chemical imbalance and need to stay on them. You may have the same problem. Probably do. My doctor has lowered my dose and I am more apt to cry or stress but I am learning to handle those emotions. He wants me to be able to get off them eventually. Don't feel bad about taking the meds. It's a decease and it's not your fault. Enjoy feeling better and be grateful that there are ways to help people like us. Good luck. Rated: +1Vote for this!
robyn	Posted Jul 2nd, 2009 at 10:48PM antidepressants don't create a "false" feeling. you don't feel like yourself when your endocrine system is out of whack. antidepressants make you "normal", and your real self as you should be. Rated: +1Vote for this!
MrsIcb4rP	Posted Jul 3rd, 2009 at 3:07AM take maca root & goji berries. they are superfoods filled with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, its unreal how healthy it is. some nice side effects are improved mood & relief from various health issues such as depression, allergies...ok there's a host of em. i also hear st johns wort is a good supplement as well. i personally am a fan of raw organic cacao (chocolate) because it releases those feel good receptors in the brain. Rated: +1Vote for this!
Hoosierstate	Posted Jul 3rd, 2009 at 7:55PM No right or wrong - you must be able to notice the difference - it could be that you need to wean from them very slowly - you need to locate Dr who you can talk to - or a support group - use the web to see what you find. Rated: +1Vote for this!

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