With most depression medications, you have to go on them step by step which is easier than going off of them. As the previous post states, there are many side effects of being on the medication but they don't really mention that there are withdrawal side effects that are as bad if not worse than being on the medication.
Like a good girl, I went to my medical provider and discussed this issue of going off the medication. To his credit, he encouraged great caution and want me to see a psych MD which of course, costs money and in our location are hard to find. I listened to what he had to say, but the rebel in me said, "I'm getting off this stuff come hell or high water." The reasons were unusual bruising, weight gain, horrible sweating, feverish feelings at times, bubble headed feelings at time ( that aren't a part of my normal personality ;- ) ) and other menopausal types of symptoms. At my age, it would be nice to know if it's menopause or medication related hotflashes. In any case these were the reasons I expressed to the doc. Like a good doctor, he drew blood to make sure the bruising was related to something else, did a hormone panel which I have yet to know the findings of, and of course, the usual cholesterol check which was a little high. The other blood work came back good and normal like it typically does which is good. So, I have now taken matters in to my own hot little hands.
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