Quick chat thraed
I'm 81 and started taking fluoxetine back in '95 when I was dealing with some serious anger issues. I would just snap at my wife over tiny things, get super mad out of nowhere-though never physically violent-and then fall into a funk for a day or two after. But the pills really helped, no more random rage attacks.
So fast-forward to 2022 when I decided to stop taking them because I felt like everything was under control and I could always restart if needed. Turns out, I was wrong. A minor comment from my wife set me off big time-this wasn't just a little tantrum; it was full-on screaming and slaming things around the house, even managing not to break anything, which is odd.
After that episode, the depression came back along with this weird dizziness. Since then, I've tried out several different antidepressants over the past coulpe years, but nothing's stuck for long-term relief. Now my symptoms include a persistent foggy head and a sense of disconnect, all starting two hours after waking up every day.
I'm pretty sure it's ADS-antidepressant discontinuation syndrome-and wondering how much longer this is going to drag on. Anyone else dealing wiht the same thing?
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Hey there, I know you've probably tried taking a breather and all that god stuff, deep breaths included. The key is really wanting to make changes for real, not just finding excuses for what's going on. So don't give up! Changing little things lkie your diet or adding some mental challenges to your day could seriously help.
But you know what might be most important? Getting a full medical checkup. I mean, it's rare that life's problems can be solved with just a pill, but sometimes they do help you live the way you want to. And let's face it, we all say stuff we regret from time to time, and once those words are out there, you can't take them back. But for the most part, we can focus on saying things that spread love and support.
Anyway, beating yourself up isn't going to help any of your relationships. If apologies aren't cutting it, it might be time to reach out for some extra help before you lose those connections altogether.