I've seen what just stopping can do to someone... and then I had to just stop some other medication for an operation and by goodness it was more than horrible. Really don't do this by just stopping. You've mentioned 3 types of AD - there are so many more and other types of medication which may help... It might mean that you need a change in dose, rather than a change in medication...
Do a little of something that makes you happy every day!
My docs given me Sertraline 50mg (thts the only strength) & said to take thm after 2 days. I've lost 2 kilo's apparently but he ruled out a blood test unless I lost more. He put my sleepiness down to depression. I came downstairs today & my mums friend was shocked how rough I look.
I've not had a bath in 2 weeks, my hairs sticking out both sides & I hv a full grown beard. Its not like I have anywhere to go or people to see though so I don't see the point. I'm ashamed of myself. I'm a mess
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You need to look after yourself. The meds can only do so much, they give you the stability to work from, but you have to do the rest. There's no point a diabetic taking insulin but then scoffing down a bagful of sweets. So, please, have a shower, shave, eat properly and hydrate.
The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.
Aspasia (22-11-14)
Please see your gp. Bring these notes with you when you go. Then you can't forget anything. Best of luck.
A shower will make you feel better. I know it seems like a huge task but you only have to stand under the water a couple of minutes if that's all you can stand.
The normal starting dose for sertraline is 50. When you take citalopram, you usually take up to 40mg a day, with sertraline I think its up to 200mg a day.
So, 50mg is a normal starting dose, try not to worry that it sounds like a lot more.
Are you doing an immediate swap?
ye I'm swappin for the fluxetine, I can't take anythin for 2 days though to get it out my system. I only really wash every friday before work because I've no social life so wts the point lol.
Oh I thought you were on citalopram at the moment.... fluoxetine takes ages to get out of your system properly. Having a shower will make you feel better, honestly.
When should I start takin the Citraline?, i'm worried 2 days won't be enough to get fluxetine out my system. I don't want the fluxetine to conflict with my new medsOriginally Posted by rose
I hope you've managed a shower and a change of clothes. It will help.
You can only do this if you want to... You have to help yourself.
Do a little of something that makes you happy every day!
I find the one thing that makes me feel good is a nice relaxing soak in the bath. Feeling fresh and clean is uplifting and makes me feel more confident. I know how easy it is to let personal hygiene slip when your feeling down but a shower a shave and some clean clothes and you'll feel like a new man.
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