The Shakes
I think, after roughly six years on an SSRI, Rian's body has become entirely addicted to it. They say you cannot, but I do not believe this. They also say go off it very slowly, or beware of side effects.
This, to Rian, sounds like the weaning of an addiction.
Four years ago, Rian could forget a day or four without a problem. A year ago, Rian could forget a day or two before the tingling, sick stomach and dizziness set in.
Now, a skipped day and the next Rian is good for very little.
The mind may no longer need it, but the body apparently does.
This, to Rian, sounds like the weaning of an addiction.
Four years ago, Rian could forget a day or four without a problem. A year ago, Rian could forget a day or two before the tingling, sick stomach and dizziness set in.
Now, a skipped day and the next Rian is good for very little.
The mind may no longer need it, but the body apparently does.
posted by La Tulipe | 3:34 PM
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I hope you're feeling better... Or, rather, that you continue to do so. *smiles, hugs*
Take care.
I looked it up. Apparently a well known set of "withdrawel symptoms" including those and others, Nassty.
I looked it up as well. Apparently it is quite controversial as to whether or not SSRIs are addictive. The Royal College of Psychiatrists says they're not.(http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/press/preleases/
pr/pr_595.htm) And yet, there are withdrawal symptoms...
But regardless, being weaned off them sounds like good news. I hope the transition is as painless as possible.
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