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Switching Antidepressants

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

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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.

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Thank you! I tapered off of Trintellix for 4 days and then went straight to 100mg of Wellbutrin. Another problem is that I had been on Tramadol for several months due to spinal stenosis. I had to stop this since it stopped relieving the pain and kept me up at night. I haven’t had a good night’s sleep in months. My body is rebelling now and I am suffering. I will try taking a walk even though I still have pain. If I could only get through this day without the feeling of desperation… Maybe tomorrow’s appointment will help???