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Coming off the use of antidepressants
I have been using anti depressants since 10 months now. Although when I started realizing that I am suffering from problems like anxiety, breathing problems, nervousness and top of all difficulty while interacting with others or during office meetings, I was never sure i am suffering from some kind of depression or not. I started taking desvenlafexanie and vilazodone hydrochloride. and along with them melzap and pronolol. But while i was having medium to full time dose of these medicines in last 10 12 months my life was completely ruined. I have been struggling each day with the side effects of these medicines. The better part was I was able to perform normally at office and got some portion of my social life back. But after 10 months now that I realize that I am quite dependent on them i am not able to move out. Going through the withdrawal symptoms & some part of initial problems are back. Both ways its hell. And i am confused whther my intitial problem was even depression or not
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I would like to suggest you to consult a psychologist and learn to repair the root cause of the issues which you are facing. I think that will take care 90% of your problems.
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Consider getting a reassessment from another Psychiatrist if you have a doubt about your diagnosis. Also keep in mind that sudden or abrupt cessation of antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms. It is not advisable to make any changes in the medication on your own. If you plan to continue with the same Psychiatrist, keep them informed regarding all the problems you are facing. Your symptoms are definitely suggestive of anxiety, and there is always significant overlap between depression and anxiety. The treatment is also usually along similar lines.
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