Stopped taking meds

Well I manage it ok but I am used to it now and I know when I have to go back on them and believe me I do! I used to avoid the medication at all costs but last time I got REALLY bad and couldn't walk or talk properly as my brain slowed down too much cos of a lack of serotonin! It is kind of like trying to run a car on petrol fumes! There are however different types of depression and some like mine are there for life and will always need monitoring and some are circumstantial, whatever type of depression you have it is really important that you work with your doctor and let him know that you are off the medication and that you are doing ok! I wish you luck Mare and I am sure you can do it but please do it safely! xxx

When did you stop taking them? I'd love to go off mine but they are so needed I just cant ya know....Though I do feel TONS better when I workout and meditate, do yoga etc and when I eat cleaner too..its still not enough to keep me on an even keel ya know.... You can do it..I have faith in you :-D

Well, you might want to check in with your Doctor and make him aware of your plans so that if your mood gets worse, etc. he is not wondering why. And Yes, all medications are not the same, and made for every single person, and can sometimes make a person more irritable, and hungry all of the time. Some even make you more tired if you do not watch it as well. I used to be on Depression meds, but have not had to take any now for over 9 yrs. It is not always easy, but I just try to keep busy and stay focused, and everything seems to be alright.

I couldn't get off my meds right now. Just be sure to check with your doctor and therapist regularly to make sure you are doing okay. Otherwise I say, yay for you if you don't need the meds anymore. But I would seriously think about getting a new boyfriend if he is not supportive of your condition. It is a medical condition and if he can't be supportive of your well-being then he doesn't care for you and its time to move on.

Mare73, I completely agree that exercise is uplifting for the mind, body and soul. It's great that you have decided to join the gym. Was your decision to stop taking your meds driven with the medical advice from the doctor who prescribed them to you? I am only curious because not all anti-depressants are meant to be taken as a life long regiment and most anxiety meds are taken as needed. It is a good idea to find an outlet such as exercise to help overcome your bouts, especially if it was medically advised. Best of luck to you!

Well for depression, medicines are not solution. Do Meditation, try breathing exercise, it will help you balance and handle depression.

I think it's good you started with gym membership and keep engage yourself in all other activities which suits you but you should gradually cutt off on your medicines and have you asked your doctor before doing so, coz it can also cause serious side effects so don't take risk just go for regular routine and regular checkup too. best of luck to you for your life.

Good for u... U've been helping urself to overcome ur depression... In my nephews' case, she was tolerating her mood... She mostly spending time sleeping. She's not helping herself. We always asked her if what she want in life, if she want to continue schooling or getting married someday... but no clear response. I'm happy for what u've done to ur life to overcome those anxiety... Be healthy in mind. Good luck..