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Originally Posted by Tasaio  Greetings
I was perscribed Cipralex anti-depressants some months ago...in response to a depression that started over four years ago.
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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! |
Hi Tasaio,
I have got a friend who has suffered on and off with depression for most of her adult life. She has not been depressed now for over two years but is still on the minimum dose of her anti-depressant.
She forgot to take it when she was staying at my place earlier in the week and could'nt sleep, and has reported before that when she tried to come off it she was really ill.
So I think your body can get a chemical addiction to these things, so its like trying to come off nicotine or a similar drug.
I have advised my friend to wait until she feels strong enough in herself to deal with the side-effects before coming off them totally.
Good luck, M.