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Self harming thoughts
After taking ssri for 7 days and leaving it ..i'm having self harming thoughts and anxiety...should i start it taking again or stop immediately
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SSRIs will take 2-4 weeks to act. Stopping It might not be the reason for your self harming thoughts, rather it is likely due to the primary emotional disorder for which it was prescribed. Consult your psychiatrist and get the doses adjusted properly. Good luck
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SSRI should be taken for atleast 4-6 weeks for appropriate response and continued even further to prevent relapse.
Next Steps
kindly consult a psychiatrist as soon as possible and restart your treatment.
Health Tips
avoid acting on any self harming thought, discuss your feelings with your family or friends. consult a psychiatrist as soon as possible
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It is very common to experience more severe anxiety symptoms at the start of the treatment.
Be patient with the treatment , and give some tome for the medicine to achieve the required level in the body.
The effect may only be felt after 10-15 days of the start of the treatment.
Next Steps
Please start the medicine again asap.
Please share your prescription and complaints in detail.
Health Tips
Start talking to a trusted individual regarding your life situations.
Stick to a daily routine.
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