You've pretty much described me. Job, finances, family etc. So if it helps, you're not alone.
Re. job, I know I need to move to make it better, but I know I can't earn what I do now, so it's a non starter, finances are already tight. The trapped in a boring job feeling is awful, ticking the days off, this isn't what life's about!
I have been on Mirtazapine since Jan. A couple months ago I halved the dose, I'd like to not be taking anything, but sticking on the half dose until spring.
I don't think tapering off the meds, coming into the sh1tty months is a good idea for anybody.
I'm massively affected by the winter. In the spring/summer, I'm out on the bike for hours, sea swimming, paddle boarding and just loving life.
I’m on 20mg of citalopram and have been for quite some time now. I talked to my wife about coming off them and she said, “why would you? They make you a better person.”
Fixing the underlying issue is definitely the first job to be fixed and since the cause of my issues is, well.. this place. ie work, I decided to stick with it.
when I reflected on why I wanted to come off them I think just the idea that I was taking mental illness medication was the reason. I’m sure that’s some kind of mental illness stigma right there. So I concluded I’m not ready to come off them yet since I’ve not fixed the problem. Also, talking about stuff really works. Just writing this is making me feel a little better.
I’d also recommend skateboarding and playing drums.
I’d also recommend skateboarding and playing drums
Are we talking, at the same time? 😊
Currently supporting a adolescent family member who has just had to stop 40mg of citalopram and ariprazole cold turkey due to a liver issue, definitely keeps life interesting, they are clearly going through a wide range of emotions the haven't dealt with for a long time
I ran out of Citapramol on Monday, haven't managed to get any until today. I'm a stoic person (I'm not proud of that) and rairly cry but this morning I blubbed like a baby for no reason.
20 odd years ago I went cold turkey on sertraline, those side effects included fainting randomly. Not recommend.
As long as I remember repeat prescription I've accepted that I'm on a maintenance dose of Citapramol for life. I don't feel the stigma anymore, I take meds for life for physical ailments so how is that different?
Small Public Service Announcement for those who may not already be aware
If you have repeat prescriptions you can pay £111.60 for 12 months NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC)
You pay this one fee and ALL your medication prescriptions for the year are covered
