Re: Withdrawal and The Pill

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Hi ,

I'm not sure about the answer to this. I know the Pill can make

people depressed--it is NOT a healthy thing to be doing. However, I

don't know what the protocol is for stopping it. I will ask

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Are you withdrawaing from Zoloft? How is that going?

Regards,

Kim

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> Hi everyone,

> I've been on The Pill (Microgynon 30) for four months, to regulate my

> cycle because the Zoloft had made my monthly cycle very irregular and

> painful.

> Is it a good idea to be on The Pill while withdrawing? It has certainly

> helped with my womanly pain:), but I heard it can make you depressed.

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> Hi ,

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> I'm not sure about the answer to this. I know the Pill can make

> people depressed--it is NOT a healthy thing to be doing. However, I

> don't know what the protocol is for stopping it. I will ask

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> Are you withdrawaing from Zoloft? How is that going?

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> Regards,

> Kim

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> >Hi Kim,

Yes, I am withdrawing from Zoloft, and have just made another 5% cut.

I can live with the physical side-effects, but have just started

feeling depressed over the last few weeks, which is really awful. The

only thing that helps is yoga, which is a very interesting experience

these days...my legs are so numb I can't believe I can hold the

poses, LOL.

I just started taking a multivitamin, but I find I'm very jumpy.

Perhaps I need to start on a lower dose.

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Without knowing your current diet, your withdrawal history and the

whole list of supplements you're taking, it's hard to say what will

help.

Depression is a pretty standard part of withdrawal, but it can be managed.

Most people can improve mood by getting sugar, MSG and refined flours

out of their diets.

Exercise is the great antidepressant, as you know. You can just do

gentle walking if the yoga is too difficult.

The legs will get better--it's an annoying symptom for sure, but it does pass.

Which multi are you using? If it has a lot B vitamins in it, it could

make you jumpy. You might want to start slow and work up to a full

dose.

I'm going to post the article about asking a health question--this

will tell you how to give the information I need all at once, so I can

formulate an answer wiothout going back through hundreds of emails.

No offense--I just need to be efficient with my time if I am to help

anyone at all, and I have a million things to do for myself today as

well.

Regards,

Kim

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Hi ,

I spoke with regarding the birth control pill issue.

She said that such drugs manipulate hormones and are not good for

anyone. She said that if it were her, she would not resume taking it

after the next period.

The depression you are experiencing is most likely from withdrawal.

Your system is working hard to cope with the withdrawal, and it is

very common to feel tired and low. Just be good to yourself, take

good care of yourself, and you will come thorugh this. Don't buy into

the whole " depression " thing; just remind yourself over and over that

it's a symptom of withdrawal.

If you get diet and supplements and exercise all straightened out, you

won't have to worry about depression in the future.

Regards,

Kim

co-moderator

[Guest guest]

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> Hi ,

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> Without knowing your current diet, your withdrawal history and the

> whole list of supplements you're taking, it's hard to say what will

> help.

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> Regards,

> Kim

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Hi again Kim,

Oh, the old brain ain't what it used to be! Here's my history.

I began withdrawing from Zoloft five months ago. I've cut down from

100mg (a dosage Ive taken for seven years), and am now on 70mg.

Each month or so I cut down 5%. It usually takes me about 6 weeks to

feel okay on that.

This month I've become very depressed, and ten days ago cut down to my

current dosage , 70mg (a 5% cut).

Here are the supplements I take:

I wish I could take those on the list, but none are sold in Australia,

and I'm waaay too poor to buy them OS:)

FISH OIL: 3000mg per day.

It contains per tablet:

*Fish oil (natural) containing omega 3 marine triglycerides 1000mg

* EPA 180mg

* DHA 120mg

MAGNESIUM 300MG

containing:

Magnesium Oxide 197mg

Magnesium Orotate 8mg

Magnesium phosphate 99.7mg

equiv. phosphorous 17.5mg

equiv. magnesium 20.6mg

Magnesium chelate 75mg

I find Magnesium really good, but I'm stuck on a 300mg dosage.

Anything more and I get very dizzy and lethargic.

ALSO:

VITAMIN C 100mg daily

My Multivitamin is called " Swisse Women's Ultivite " . I does have a lot

of Vitamin Bs in it, so I've stopped it today and will see what happens.

Hope you enjoyed my life story Kim, LOL!

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>Thanks Kim, and please thank for me:)

In my last post I wrote down all my supplements and forgot about my

diet!

Breakfast: Protein shake and dried apricots

Then I snack through the day (to keep my blood sugar up) on wheat

crackers, fruit and nuts.

LUNCH: Turkey or tuna sandwich. Apple

DINNER: lotsss of vegetables and chicken or fish.

The protein shake really boosts my energy. We don't have Goatein in

Australia, but this shake is approved by the Aussie Sports People, so

that's good enough for me:)

I exercise as much as I can, and never miss my daily walk. Yoga is a

godsend to me. I can't wait to be off these antidepressants so that I

can do it each day again.

Before I took Zoloft, I ate very badly and lived on about 7 cups of

coffee a day. Then I got panic attacks (no wonder!).

I began taking Zoloft for panic attacks after my big sister committed

suicide seven years ago. I was once a very perky energetic girl, but

have lost a lot of faith in life since I lost her.

Bye,

> Hi ,

>

> I spoke with regarding the birth control pill issue.

>

> She said that such drugs manipulate hormones and are not good for

> anyone. She said that if it were her, she would not resume taking

it

> after the next period.

>

> The depression you are experiencing is most likely from withdrawal.

> Your system is working hard to cope with the withdrawal, and it is

> very common to feel tired and low. Just be good to yourself, take

> good care of yourself, and you will come thorugh this. Don't buy

into

> the whole " depression " thing; just remind yourself over and over

that

> it's a symptom of withdrawal.

>

> If you get diet and supplements and exercise all straightened out,

you

> won't have to worry about depression in the future.

>

> Regards,

> Kim

> co-moderator

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

My chief concern is the protein shake. If it's a whey protein

product, it is likely to be causing a spike in blood sugar. The dried

apricots would only contribute to that. Do you usually need a snack

between breakfast and lunch? This could be why. Snacking on fruit is

another concern, as it too raises blood sugar. Fruit is best eaten

after a meal containing fat and protein.

The reason I bring this up is because dperessive symptoms are often

caused by unstable blood sugar, and more specifically by too much

insulin.

Food for thought.

I'm so sorry about your sister, and I am especially sorry that someone

thought you needed to be drugged for a perfectly normal reaction to a

terrible event. We're supposed to feel terrible after something

terrible happens. Drugs don't change what happened--only time helps

us adjust. But the drugs rob us of the ability to adapt to our

changed circumstances--in effect, they trap us in the grief (though

they may mask the feelings).

I am confident that things can improve for you!

Regards,

Kim

co-moderator

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> >Thanks Kim, and please thank for me:)

> In my last post I wrote down all my supplements and forgot about my

> diet!

> Breakfast: Protein shake and dried apricots

> Then I snack through the day (to keep my blood sugar up) on wheat

> crackers, fruit and nuts.

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[Guest guest]

> > >Thanks Kim, and please thank for me:)

> > In my last post I wrote down all my supplements and forgot about

my

> > diet!

> > Breakfast: Protein shake and dried apricots

> > Then I snack through the day (to keep my blood sugar up) on wheat

> > crackers, fruit and nuts.

>

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