Zoloft and zyprexa withdrawal .....i need the truth!

[Guest guest]

Hi again,i wrote recently asking advise as im so confused concerning

my docs diagnosis, in which he believes, that because my depressions

are reacurring i should take medication indefinatly.

I feel that when i am in the depths of despair and even

too low to indulge my selfish thoughts of suicide, i would take

anything for just a moments peace.However when i am through the worst,

i feel [like all of us,i suppose]that i want to be drug free.

A work friend said " We all have our cross to bear,but

whats important is the way we carry it......and im dragging mine "

Not quite sure what he meant,spose he meant I should be more

positive and just get on with it! and if im honest he's somtimes got a

point [although medication is definatly a lifeline for many of us im

sure]

Anyhow im dripping on somewhat....The question is after 20

odd yrs of depression [off and on]can i realistically be drug free

with alternative treatment [i have tried st johns wort,cod liver oil

exercise etc. it did help with mild depression but i still sank into a

deep depression and had to go back on medication again]

I think im just too scared to come off the meds cos this

last episode was hell, after my 25yr marriage broke down i had a bad

reaction to the zoloft initially,i had been drinking heavily too,i set

fire to our home,in which our pet dogs died,i wrote off 4 cars and

failed in an attempt to take my life,i spent 3 months in hospital and

6 months in prison on remand.

The hardest thing to come to terms with is the guilt for

the pain ive caused my ex-wife my 2 children my

parents,brothers,sisters and all the emergency services,hospitals etc

the list seems endless...so you see i cannot play russian roulette

with meds ....i just need some clarity please [the things i did was

out of character,hence the anxiety.

I will continue to read the emails as it helps to know

that im not so isolated and people seem to be helped in so many ways

Keep up the good work,im sorry for going on so much

Jeff.

[Guest guest]

Hi Jeff,

Yes you can be drug free and lead a life that isn't coloured by

depression or medication. Many have come here who have been on meds

for years, often more than one, and they have achieved some deep

healing. Have you read the files that were sent to you when you

joined the list? They outline what to do regarding diet and

supplements. Put these things in place first, and then when you feel

ready you can start to taper the Zoloft.

There are issues in your life that will need addressing, you seem

clear on that, but taking these drugs isn't the help that many people

think it is. The drugs can make people feel worse, they can alter

personalities, change the way people cope with things, numb them so

that they are out of contact with their own feelings. By coming off

the drug in a safe way, you will actually be better able to deal with

problems and pain. Many doctors seem to think that the answer to

life's problems is to numb people with drugs, which disempowers them

and sets them up for long-term illness from the meds.

You're very welcome here and we'll support you every step of the way

Jeff. For a start, have a read of the files you were sent, and look

in the files here too. Let us know if you have questions after that.

Best wishes,

.

[Guest guest]

HI Jeff,

Have you had a consult with ?

You, like others can get off the drugs and

stay off them.

Release your guilt, it is not healthy to

hold onto guilt, process it and then let it go otherwise it will eat you up

Love

From: Withdrawal_and_Recovery [mailto:Withdrawal_and_Recovery ] On Behalf Of jeffrey1763

Sent: 23 January 2007 23:49

To: Withdrawal_and_Recovery

Subject:

Zoloft and zyprexa withdrawal .....i need the truth!

Hi again,i wrote recently asking advise as im so

confused concerning

my docs diagnosis, in which he believes, that because my depressions

are reacurring i should take medication indefinatly.

I feel that when i am in the depths of despair and even

too low to indulge my selfish thoughts of suicide, i would take

anything for just a moments peace.However when i am through the worst,

i feel [like all of us,i suppose]that i want to be drug free.

A work friend said " We all have our cross to bear,but

whats important is the way we carry it......and im dragging mine "

Not quite sure what he meant,spose he meant I should be more

positive and just get on with it! and if im honest he's somtimes got a

point [although medication is definatly a lifeline for many of us im

sure]

Anyhow im dripping on somewhat....The question is after 20

odd yrs of depression [off and on]can i realistically be drug free

with alternative treatment [i have tried st johns wort,cod liver oil

exercise etc. it did help with mild depression but i still sank into a

deep depression and had to go back on medication again]

I think im just too scared to come off the meds cos this

last episode was hell, after my 25yr marriage broke down i had a bad

reaction to the zoloft initially,i had been drinking heavily too,i set

fire to our home,in which our pet dogs died,i wrote off 4 cars and

failed in an attempt to take my life,i spent 3 months in hospital and

6 months in prison on remand.

The hardest thing to come to terms with is the guilt for

the pain ive caused my ex-wife my 2 children my

parents,brothers,sisters and all the emergency services,hospitals etc

the list seems endless...so you see i cannot play russian roulette

with meds ....i just need some clarity please [the things i did was

out of character,hence the anxiety.

I will continue to read the emails as it helps to know

that im not so isolated and people seem to be helped in so many ways

Keep up the good work,im sorry for going on so much

Jeff.

[Guest guest]

Jeff, I have come off of Zoloft and I'm coming off another neuroleptic, similar to Zyprexa. No, you're not the only one out there. hang in there! jeffrey1763 wrote: >> Hi Jeff,> I don't have any answers for you, but I am in the process of doing the > exact same thing. I'm on 150mg of Zoloft and I was on 5 mg of Zyprexa. > My doctor really wanted me off of the Zyprexa so he told me to just > quit it. In about a week I spiraled down. So now he has put me on > BuSpar to help stablize me. It is just nice to know there is someone > else out there dealing with the same situation! I wish you luck!>

> >Hi ,yes your right it is heartwarming to know that there is someone else coping with simler medications.Unlike you i have been tapering the zyprexa slowly from 5mg to 3.75mg [half a 7.50mg tablet] you must have gone down considerably cos even on my reduction ive experienced some mood swings,light paranoia and dare i say it a return of some of my emotions so there is a human in here after all!!Thanks for wishing me luck,and you too.........let me know how you get on with your withdrawal [if your planning one and you have the time to email] Then i know whats in store for me!!!oh yes il keep you posted too JeffTo subscribe to our off-topic Social list go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/socialWandR/ To subscribe to our Truth-in-Health list go to:http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/truth-in-health