[ajonesiii]

this is my first post here I have been suffering with depression for about 4 years now prozac stopped working for me, I have tried cymbalta and abilify, right now my I am weaned off of anti depressants and am trying theraputic lifestyle changes-- I have been off meds since January and every time I have a down day I get scared I am getting ready to spiral and have to go back on meds, unfortunately I wasn't feeling much better on them and I have heard so much about how bad they are for your liver I really want to give lifestyle change a chance to work. Its just so hard to make myself spend time outside excersising and I work at home and don't have any really close friends to share with. I hope to connect with some people here that I can connect with.

[Puffyprue]

Hello ajones lili,welcome to PC

imo before you stopping your meds you need to talk to your doctor, anyway hope you could find a support that you looking for here
Tc

[Leed]

Hi ~ I'm sorry you're having such trouble.

Have you gone into therapy? I know you said you're trying lifestyle changes, but have you really had therapy? By that, I mean gone into your past, and studied what may be causing your depression? Therapy can be very helpful, and can ease the depression alot if not wipe it out completely! Alot depends on the person and the causes of depression.

I urge you to at least try therapy. And if it doesn't work, try medication. Not ALL medication effects your liver!!! Plus you should NEVER abruptly stop the medications -- you must wean off them, with the knowledge of your doctor. It can be very dangerous to just STOP the medication quickly.

I wish you the very best. Please let us know how you do. God bless and please take care. Hugs, Lee

[ajonesiii]

thanks for your concern my doctor is aware of the fact that I am trying to stop medications he is very supportive
about therapy I actually got a list of therapists in my area today I tried one last year and all she did was give me alot of books to read about codependency I am looking harder this time for someone who actually will help me.

[ajonesiii]

about the medication I didn't stop on my own abruptly I was weaned off by my doctor to try other options I still see him every 3 months and he has assured me he is there to try any other medications if this doesn't work out for me. thanks for caring.

[allimsaying]

Maybe start a thread about your daily exercises just telling what you did and when you did it? Then others who are doing the same thing can add what they did and you could encourage each other and make friends that way? Welcome to PC!

[bharani1008]

Glad you found PC. You'll find that you are definitely not alone. We are all struggling and helping each other.
There are some really wise folks here.
everyone I've encountered has been gentle and supportive.
I hope you get better soon.