ariel1975
06-12-2016, 11:55 PM
Hi everyone,
I have been suffering from OCD, depression and anxiety for many years and have been on different medications since 1998; during the last 8 years or so I was on Anafranil and Mirtazapine together. I decided I wanted to try to go off the meds - didn't feel they were making me feel better/happy, the weight gain, cravings and hunger were too much, was almost always tired, etc' etc'. Wanted to try to be myself for a change. I gradually weaned off (took me about a 1.5 years), while taking different supplements (Daily Essential Nutrients), which are supposed to help and have been without medication since February. Getting off wasn't easy at all but I'm now beyond the withdrawal symptoms etc'. My whole life changed - for better and for worse. It's taken me a few months to re-learn who I am, especially physically in terms of food, sleep, work, what's good for me and what isn't. Almost everything changed.
The good: I'm more alive, I lost about 18 pounds, I'm less tired, can finally get up early in the morning to help with the kids, I'm more emotional about everything, I'm learning more about myself and how to try and deal with things (trying to be less critical about myself and others, trying to be less angry, trying to think positively) and more.
The bad (or challenging): I now have to deal with all the problems I had before head on - increased anxiety, feeling depressed, feeling more irritable and less patient; not so easy to sleep as before.
I am treated by a homeopathic MD, and the remedies I take help to a certain extent. I also take the daily nutrients and a few other things such as Omega 3, Vitamin D, L-theanine, Inositol and Magnesium. I also try to be outside as much as possible and do physical activity whenever I can.
I'm dealing with it, but it's really not easy, and the honest truth is, I'm not sure how long I can cope. The question of going back to see a psychiatrist is in my mind all the time but I really would prefer not to go back to medication, if I can.
Is there anyone out there who's gone through a similar process and can share his/her experience + recommendations/advice? If so, and you are also taking natural supplements, please share your experience about those as well. I am also considering starting St. John's Wort, but unlike all the other supplements I mentioned, I don't think I'll start this without very careful consideration and advice.
Thanks a lot!
Ariel
I have been suffering from OCD, depression and anxiety for many years and have been on different medications since 1998; during the last 8 years or so I was on Anafranil and Mirtazapine together. I decided I wanted to try to go off the meds - didn't feel they were making me feel better/happy, the weight gain, cravings and hunger were too much, was almost always tired, etc' etc'. Wanted to try to be myself for a change. I gradually weaned off (took me about a 1.5 years), while taking different supplements (Daily Essential Nutrients), which are supposed to help and have been without medication since February. Getting off wasn't easy at all but I'm now beyond the withdrawal symptoms etc'. My whole life changed - for better and for worse. It's taken me a few months to re-learn who I am, especially physically in terms of food, sleep, work, what's good for me and what isn't. Almost everything changed.
The good: I'm more alive, I lost about 18 pounds, I'm less tired, can finally get up early in the morning to help with the kids, I'm more emotional about everything, I'm learning more about myself and how to try and deal with things (trying to be less critical about myself and others, trying to be less angry, trying to think positively) and more.
The bad (or challenging): I now have to deal with all the problems I had before head on - increased anxiety, feeling depressed, feeling more irritable and less patient; not so easy to sleep as before.
I am treated by a homeopathic MD, and the remedies I take help to a certain extent. I also take the daily nutrients and a few other things such as Omega 3, Vitamin D, L-theanine, Inositol and Magnesium. I also try to be outside as much as possible and do physical activity whenever I can.
I'm dealing with it, but it's really not easy, and the honest truth is, I'm not sure how long I can cope. The question of going back to see a psychiatrist is in my mind all the time but I really would prefer not to go back to medication, if I can.
Is there anyone out there who's gone through a similar process and can share his/her experience + recommendations/advice? If so, and you are also taking natural supplements, please share your experience about those as well. I am also considering starting St. John's Wort, but unlike all the other supplements I mentioned, I don't think I'll start this without very careful consideration and advice.
Thanks a lot!
Ariel