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Tiredness after leaving antidepressants
I was on antidepressants for a few months and after leaving it i am always feeling tired. It feels that my body is active but my brain feels tired. I do feel a good energy and my brain feels good after eating chocolate or anything sweeter in taste. Can u tell me the reason for that?
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Lack of feeling energetic in mind also called anergia is a symptom of depression. It can be due to relapse of depression or can also be due to other medical condition. So consulting a psychiatrist would be wise
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Relapse of primary condition (for which antidepressants were started) might be reason for your symptoms.
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How long you used antidepressants, when have you stopped it?
Your primary condition for which antidepressants were started might be the reason
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Hi... need further information on your condition like reason for starting antidepressants, duration of use etc. Probably you still need to use medications for few more days depending on your condition.Withdrawal symptoms of anti depressant last for 1 to 2 wks.
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Dr. Upasana Rai
Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
Varanasi
Antidepressants can’t be stopped all of a sudden, sudden cessation of medications may lead to relapse. Please consult for detailed evaluation and management
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Ms. Shwetnil Varma
Psychologist
2 yrs exp
Greater Noida
Abruptly leaving medicines can cause these symptoms
It has relapsed
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Consult your doctor again
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Take counseling sessions
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Dr. Vivaswan Boorla
Neuropsychiatrist
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Rule out organic causes.
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