Open to be friends w ppl w mental health issues that want to recover. I'm stabilising dysthymia and general anxiety disorder

I’m M, other half of 20s

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Have u went to get help from psychiatrist? Im taking meds from Ktp

of course, but i dont take meds anymore. side effect was bad and turned out that it was plateauing my recovery. Ah i see, a fellow northie

Um its not gd idea to stop taking the meds suddenly without asking the doc’s opinion. Of cos yr condition is diff.

At first i also dw to consider the option of taking meds for own well being coz its mad old man at home whos really a ■■■■ but dw to accept help, his behav triggering- Ocd and throwing tantrums are just a few shits. I despise this ■■■■■■■

I get some side effects from the prozac, like gastric, bloating. Been taking for few years alr and i feel calmer.

i quitted without the doc’s approval. then she learnt that i quitted for a very long time without side effects, so shes fine w it. she insisted on trying other antidepressants but i rejected everytime until she stopped insisting since she saw my improvement. I didn’t like feeling a constant mild drunkness from prozac too. Felt sober again after years of prozac making me feel slightly drunk. I insist people to just rely on coping mechanisms, healthy lifestyle and mentally healthy lifestyle . I do agree that prozac was good at the start of the recovery as it does make my brain more neuroplasticity to change from a negative mindset to a more positive mindset at the start, but best not to rely on any meds n just rely on myself, support group, improving my mindset, chatgpt or therapist. thats just my experience.
my family environment got better so thats a good place to recover. it’s unfortunate that ur family environment is still horrible for u. horrible family environment makes it very hard to recover from mental health issues. the ppl i met say that they either move out or stay out during the day n only go home to sleep. might want to bring up to ur doctor if ur side effects continue

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@Fenrispro @user1138 Some individuals start with medication as their conditions may be quite severe. Over time, however, significant side effects can prompt some to prefer tapering off under a doctor’s guidance, gradually reducing the dosage while exploring alternative interventions such as counselling and psychotherapy. As their condition stabilises, some eventually choose to discontinue medication entirely, relying on the skills and strategies gained through counselling to manage daily challenges.

It’s important to communicate openly with your doctor or psychiatrist about any side effects you’re experiencing and how they impact your daily life. Often, doctors will continue prescribing if they don’t receive feedback, assuming the treatment is working well for you. I’ve worked with clients who remained silent about adverse side effects, which unfortunately worsened their mental health. Clear communication ensures your treatment plan is truly tailored to your needs. :slight_smile:

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