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Old Oct 25, 2017, 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Jessy1239 View Post
I'm not sure if this belongs here (I'm very sorry if it doesn't). But basically, I was wondering what medications people are on and if they help? I've been on a different combination of meds since I was 14 (I'm 29 now). I don't know if its just "me" or the medications that make me who I am. I mean, I remember my life was so different, better, happier when I was a child. Once I started the meds, I cant remember if they helped me or just CHANGED me. Can that happen? Can the medications change who you are as a person? Especially if you started them during your "developmental" ages? I don't know who I am. I haven't for a while but it's getting worse. I feel completely void of emotions, or I get emotions for things that aren't relevant. It's hard to explain. I feel like I cant fall in love, I feel like .... nothing....but I don't know if getting off the meds after all these years will help or make things worse? I take A LOT of meds BUT I've tried every combination by now. Does anyone else have this problem? I've tried tapering off by myself but it's really hard for me.
I've been on meds since I was 10. I'm 49 now. I believe meds have indeed changed me. There has been some good, but I wish I had never been put on them, at least while I was a child. You might want to look at http://www.kellybroganmd.com and http://www.breggin.com. If you decide you want to get off the drugs, don't taper on your own. Check out these resources. Find a supportive doctor. It can take years to taper off them and you can have withdrawal for a few years as well.
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