Woohoo! It has now been over 2 months since I stopped taking my anti-depressant and the birth control pill. I feel awesome! I was worried for awhile that the happiness I was feeling was just because of the prozac, but it's been a full two months and I feel better than I have in years...YEARS!! I honestly think I feel better now than at any other point since hitting puberty! Damn! And, since I stopped taking the pill, I've gotten much more in touch with my body, and I even get excited to have my period (a TOTAL miracle for me to even think that!). I've found the trick for me is staying busy--I'm hardly ever home now, I'm taking 18 units plus a massage certificate program, and now, when I do rest, I enjoy it much more without feeling like a lazy ass. Just thought I'd share some positive mental health news!! -Kate
Good for you! I was so happy to get off the pill myself. I hated it the whole time.the doctor put me on when i was 12 on account of irregular periods and i was off and on until i met my husband at 21.
What antidepressants were you taking? How high of a dose were you on? Did you talk to your doctor first? To suddenly stop taking a strong psychosomatic drug can cause serious problems, such as depression reoccuring. To be fair, I stopped taking Wellbutrin suddenly, but I do have bipolar disorder and Wellbutrin will cause depression and mania in someone with bipolar disorder (I'd developed both which was why I stopped taking it). If you are having REALLY bad side effects, then stop taking it but tell your doctor!!! Tell your doctor immediately. Why do you have issues with taking medication? I am curious to ask. Peace and love
I am very happy for you! Maybe I could be happy without being on meds one day. For now I think I'll stick to them. But this inspires me to push for that day. Thanks. ^_^
