Feeling really depressed.....

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..

((Hi Skinned))

I just found your post from a week ago. I really hope that you got this situation straightened out and that you feel better.

Hey Skinned,
I just saw your post also let me tell you my experiences. I am not sure it will help or not. I have been on Pristiq for about year and 8 months. When I first started the drug I was only on 50mg and truly thought it was a wonder drug because I felt so good actually stopped therapy for 4 months (jumped the gun on that). Then the effects started to wear off and started getting back to my old self. Next I bumped up to 100mg like you it took a little of the depression and anxiety away. Not great but better. Just so you know I am on other drugs also to help with everything. About a month ago I started another drug called Lamcital it has helped but did not get off Pristiq you can see my full list in my signature. I really did not want to be taking another drug but I think it is the nature of the beast (mental health issues). The one thing I do know is make sure if you do get off that you do it with a professional guidance because getting off any mental health medication abruptly can very dangerous (likes of side effects) Take care of yourself...

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

Thanks everyone! I talked to my doctor and he dropped my med to 50mg I been feeling better thank GOD! I also forgot to mention I gained weight of this med about 40 pounds that sucks but I thank God that I'm feeling better. I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks.