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Posted 2/7/2014 1:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hello,
I have been taking Depo Provera for about 2 years now and Zoloft (b/w 50-100mg) for about 1 year. I feel like a crazy person ALL. THE. TIME. I have no control over my emotions. I have massive bouts of crying and extreme anger and frequently don't get out of my bed for days at a time. I am a nursing student and I know that doesn't help my stress level at all, though I also know that is one thing I can't change at the moment.
I am going to try to slowly ween myself off Zoloft (Just broke my 50mg into 25mg) and start a new form of birth control. I need to know if this is the person that I actually am. I don't know this person that has been living in my body!
I can't pinpoint what point over the past 2 years that set me over the edge, but I am desperate to crawl back to my old fun-loving self. I have done things this past year that the 'old me' would have been thrilled about.. but can't get myself out of the bed to enjoy them. These things that I used to love to do. I just need this phase of my life to be over and GOD I need it to be a phase.
Posted 2/7/2014 5:23 AM (GMT 0)
Well depression will never just be a phase, you need to talk to your doctor about coming off of your medication and see how fast you should go and what other meds to take. You need a phys doc and a counselor to help you also.

Being a student is stressful but learning to cope with stress is the key factor.

Please be careful as going off a medication can be very hard and cause more harm than good if the medication is not weaned right.
Posted 2/7/2014 11:21 AM (GMT 0)
I agree, make sure your doctor knows how you feel and what you are doing. You just might need some tweaking or a different med all together.

Best wishes and hang in there...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 2/7/2014 2:16 PM (GMT 0)
In my 'minor' freak-out last night, I had decided I would do it (ween) myself. After reading your posts and thinking it over; I realize you are correct and I should have some monitoring/direction. I have made an appointment to speak with my doctor before making any rash decisions.
Posted 2/7/2014 3:12 PM (GMT 0)
Good for you hun,

I know that getting the right meds are heard but when you stick to it and really give them a shot it will all be worth it when you get the right one at the right dose.

Keep posting here as we are all here for you and yes we do care. Have a good day.
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