[bertieb]

I guess this kind of goes with this forum on emotions. Just want to say I've told a couple people that I am no longer on Zoloft and they think it was a mistake. I got off because I had been on it 14 years and was starting to get bad night sweats and headaches with changing hormones. That is almost gone now without the meds. I get a little depressed and obsessive once a month but so do most women! Other than that I think I'm fine without them. My sister and best friend take and believe in the meds so wholeheartedly that they think I'm a fool for getting off them. They believe taking something that keeps you happy or at least unemotional is the only way to go. Now if I am ever in a bad mood or get angry at my sister for something, she starts saying it's because I need to be back on meds. What is the deal with these people? This second guessing made me try Prystique a month ago but got night sweats again and went off. People who don't take medicine think I'm fine without it, including my therapist. My boyfriend says he likes knowing the real me and that I have an opinion now. I guess I really just want to say I wish I could have a heart to heart with my sister or best friend about something that bothers me without them attributing how I feel to not taking meds anymore! I haven't told my friend I dropped the Prystique and don't plan too! Anybody had trouble with people who think if you don't agree with them it's because of your illness or medication status?

Originally Posted by bertieb

I guess this kind of goes with this forum on emotions. Just want to say I've told a couple people that I am no longer on Zoloft and they think it was a mistake. I got off because I had been on it 14 years and was starting to get bad night sweats and headaches with changing hormones. That is almost gone now without the meds. I get a little depressed and obsessive once a month but so do most women! Other than that I think I'm fine without them. My sister and best friend take and believe in the meds so wholeheartedly that they think I'm a fool for getting off them. They believe taking something that keeps you happy or at least unemotional is the only way to go. Now if I am ever in a bad mood or get angry at my sister for something, she starts saying it's because I need to be back on meds. What is the deal with these people? This second guessing made me try Prystique a month ago but got night sweats again and went off. People who don't take medicine think I'm fine without it, including my therapist. My boyfriend says he likes knowing the real me and that I have an opinion now. I guess I really just want to say I wish I could have a heart to heart with my sister or best friend about something that bothers me without them attributing how I feel to not taking meds anymore! I haven't told my friend I dropped the Prystique and don't plan too! Anybody had trouble with people who think if you don't agree with them it's because of your illness or medication status?

My personality changes 1x a month even with medication

Maybe your sister and best friend are trying to make themselves feel better for taking the meds by telling you that you should stay on them.

I've never had this situation only because I don't go off my meds, but I would imagine that only You know how you feel.
i know some meds make me feel like garbage, so I switch off of them.
if you feel better off the meds, you may have to have a heart to heart with your sister and best friend and just agree to disagree about the medication thing. Tell them you appreciate their concern but You feel good, and isn't that the important thing? Your Therapist agrees, your boyfriend agrees...they need to get over themselves.

[madisgram]

yes, it's like they feel the need to justify their taking meds. it's good you're ok off antis. i wish it would be ok for me too. tried to stop my anti-depressant but had a very deep depression after 30 days. so for me, i need to take them.
happy for you.

[Leed]

Good for you! I'm glad you were able to get off your meds, and are doing fine. I sure wish I could, but past tries have convinced me that I'll never be able to go without them. I'm just one of those chronically depressed people.

I have to agree with the others -- some folks think that an antidepressant is the answer for all that ails you. LOL "Normal" people HAVE different emotions, including anger. As long as the anger doesn't get out of hand, I wouldn't worry about it. And after awhile, your friends will see that you don't NEED these meds anymore. Like Madisgram said, they're just probably jealous that YOU were able to get off them without any problem!!! Don't take their remarks to heart -- they don't know what they're talking about. Perhaps talking to them will help, but it's been my experience that people like that have to have it PROVEN to them before they relent -- if ever. LOL

I pray you will continue doing well. In fact, *I'M* jealous!!! LOL God bless and take care. Hugs, Lee

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Originally Posted by bertieb

I guess this kind of goes with this forum on emotions. Just want to say I've told a couple people that I am no longer on Zoloft and they think it was a mistake. I got off because I had been on it 14 years and was starting to get bad night sweats and headaches with changing hormones. That is almost gone now without the meds. I get a little depressed and obsessive once a month but so do most women! Other than that I think I'm fine without them. My sister and best friend take and believe in the meds so wholeheartedly that they think I'm a fool for getting off them. They believe taking something that keeps you happy or at least unemotional is the only way to go. Now if I am ever in a bad mood or get angry at my sister for something, she starts saying it's because I need to be back on meds. What is the deal with these people? This second guessing made me try Prystique a month ago but got night sweats again and went off. People who don't take medicine think I'm fine without it, including my therapist. My boyfriend says he likes knowing the real me and that I have an opinion now. I guess I really just want to say I wish I could have a heart to heart with my sister or best friend about something that bothers me without them attributing how I feel to not taking meds anymore! I haven't told my friend I dropped the Prystique and don't plan too! Anybody had trouble with people who think if you don't agree with them it's because of your illness or medication status?

Yes, I got off SSRI's because I felt numb and I wanted to see who I really was without them. My sister is pro-meds, especially if it makes me easier to be around. When I started meds she didn't think they were necessary. Years later, she began taking meds. So now, when I tell her that I chose therapy over meds, she thinks I'm being stupid, that I should just take a pill and thinks therapy is unnecessary.

Can't win!
Except by doing what I want to do.