So like most things, being the perfectionist I am I thought I could quit my anti anxiety drugs easily and of course do it cold turkey. I am clearly way too perfect and driven to quit them any other way. But why quit them? I guess the best place is to start with the why. After tons of research and by research I mean googling, I realized there were others out there who felt the same. If you asked me (and them) if the drugs worked I would (and they) say yes! They worked great! So why why why are you quiting? The problem is they work too well. Yeah I said it, too well. I could have been told the world was ending and not even bat an eye. In fact, I would have just smiled and thanked the person for telling me the horrific news and called it a day. Sounds pretty awesome eh? It’s awesome until you realize if your not experincing all of the bay, you must be missing out on the good.
The Process:
Day 1 and 2
Didn’t feel great, had a headache, dizzy, nothing crazy.
Day 3 and 4
Felt like I had the flu. Not just any flu, the really bad one when your curled up in a ball and that doesn’t even seem to help.
Day 5 and 6
Flu was gone, but got extreame emotions going on. Not just the “I had a bad day” emotions, but rather the please keep all sharp objects away from me kind of day.
Day 7 and 8
Simillar to day 1 and 2, but the flu is gone and I no longer want to jump off a bridge.
SUCCESS! If you are looking to end any medications (of course consult your Doctor) and make sure your prepared for what is about to come. It was hard. I felt like a recovering drug addict, maybe because I kind of was. Don’t give up. I am extreamly excited now that I can feel again.
To feel the bad and to feel the good.
Well Obviously! 