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Originally Posted by Skinned
Feeling depressed, anxious, lightheaded and sometimes dizzy I'm taking pristiq 100 mg. But I want my brain to function without medication and overcome the depression! So I want to get of the medication is this a good idea or is it going to be a nightmare to me? Please help I been on medication for 2 years I'm tired.. Please.. [emoji26][emoji26]
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Dear Skinned,
If you want to get off meds, discuss it with your doctor first and do it slowly if you're going to do it.
Personally, I think that meds are the LAST thing you should try if you are depressed. You can find what I think the best plan is here
http://forums.psychcentral.com/4162657-post74.html
As to whether you want to get off your meds, you might want to look at these two links
Negative Effects of Antidepressants | Mad in America
concerning the adverse long term outcomes for people on meds.
- vital