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Switching Antidepressants

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Oct 25, 2023 | Replies (20)

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Thank you so much. My therapist did not let me know about side effects. Things are so bad right now that I had to take time off of work. I do have an appointment tomorrow at a stress center. I am hoping and praying that I can make it through another day of this “hell”.

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Look up the side effects of what you have been prescribed. Perhaps a therapist will not tell you, but either a primary physician or you are now capable of researching any medication online by typing it in a search engine. I suggest this because currently, I am trying to wean off of Wellbutrin XL which has for over a year now been the culprit of some symptoms of mine. You can no longer rely on those who have the ability to prescribe medication to also inform you of its side effects and even those that may be a possibility to others, but a definite one you experience. Also, take into consideration that the side effects you are now discovering can lead to your having difficulty functioning otherwise. Also, there must be the right meds and until there is in terms of the right fit and dosage, you must be diligent about how what is being described affects you. Good luck and hope the symptoms you are not feeling subside and you find the right meds and dosage needed.

I was in a similar space about a year ago following, at least how I felt about, a fairly rapid taper. It wasn't a switch, but it left me in a place where I took a leave from from and then again took a leave this year to manage the help with a more intense intervention. Have you tried journaling to get some feelings out on paper in a more concrete way instead of having them race through your head? That was my experience and journaling has helped. Have you altered your diet at all? I learned about opposite to emotion action as a form of therapy. Even if you can take a small walk when your mind/body are telling you no, maybe it will be a small victory for you. Did you taper off or was this just a switch? Maybe have someone on your support team (family, friend, etc.) write down a list of questions for you to ask your therapist and maybe attend the next appointment with you as an advocate. Will pray for you.