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Hi, @lorraine59 - I truly hope you can have an open and honest discussion with your doctor about the way you are feeling about this taper he'd like to see - which has been very difficult the previous two tapering attempts - when you are at your appointment Tuesday. You might also ask your GP about a bridge medication during the taper and/or an alternate medication that may be prescribed.
I'd also like to invite @gailb @contentandwell @annesj @mel6415 @thankful @ainsleigh to join me in offering their insights on your situation.
You mentioned that you have had thoughts of suicide go through your mind, thinking about all this. How are you feeling now?
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@lisalucier I actually know virtually nothing about these anti-depressants. I occasionally follow the thread to enrich my knowledge of them because a couple of people I care greatly about take various anti-depressants.
My comments are generally simply encouragement and ones of admiration for people who are walking this difficult path because they no longer need to take these drugs.
Regarding @lorraine59 and @amberpep Suicide is never the answer. You are valuable to many people, whether or not you realize that. Try to hang in there, and if you need to continue on these drugs then you should. Each of us is different and it is up to the patient and their doctor to decide what will serve them best.
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I now am suffering only mild symtoms, but am feeling anxiety, and heart palpitations, and afraid of going outside! But I know my next taper (which is a week away) a whole new set of issues! This fear that comes will prevent me from working, which it has in done in the past. The thought of sitting on my sofa and trembling so bad,not being able to concentrate, heart racing, I feel that my life has no meaning if I have to suffer so severely, what is the point of my livingÉ