Greetings
I was perscribed Cipralex anti-depressants some months ago...in response to a depression that started over four years ago.
While I believe that this depression was triggered by external factors (being in school subjects I hated, a violent and abusive teacher), I do have a family history for depression.
In fact, all of the women on my mother's side suffer from depression. All (including me) contemplated suicide at early stages, it was that bad.
However, they're all better now, and so am I.
Don't worry, it happened years ago! I'm completely past the depression now.
Indeed, it was Steve Pavlina's website that helped spur me to seek medication, and a way out of the university degree I wasn't enjoying.
That's exactly why I'm writing this post -- since I don't feel depressed in the least, would it be safe to go off my medication? My doctor feels I should remain on it for several years, but I won't be able to afford the medication soon.
Normally, I wouldn't hesitate.
However, there are some mornings I forget breakfast (and hence my pill) Without realizing this, I feel very irritable and angry these mornings.
This could be because I have not taken my pill...or it could just be hunger pains.
Is there anyone here who has been on anti-depressants, and has advice for going on the medication?
Also, are there any potential side effects of the medication?
Thanks in advance!