Neuroplastic Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Ok, that takes it. One of the most influential newspapers here (1 million plus worth of readership) dedicated two full pages to basically kowtowing to antidepressants and their healing power. Unbelievable. The most shocking was this passage in which a woman describes how her husband has changed after he become depressed several years ago (he's now nothing short of being comatosed, anhedonized, sleeping all day long, more a veggie than a human). I don't have to add he's SSRIs-ized up to the gills by his doctor. Once I'm more on my feet, I'm plannning to write to them and give them a link to SA. And yes, the kowtowing wouldn't be complete w/o the interview with some PhD guy peddling SSRIs like candies. PS The article also mentions the effectiveness of ECT 2000-2008 Paxil for a situational depression 2008 - Paxil c/t Severe protracted WD syndrome ever since; improving “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once” Albert Einstein "Add signature to your profile. This way we can help you even better!" Surviving Antidepressants And, above all, ... keep walking. Just keep walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsports Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Ok, that takes it. One of the most influential newspapers here (1 million plus worth of readership) dedicated two full pages to basically kowtowing to antidepressants and their healing power. Unbelievable. The most shocking was this passage in which a woman describes how her husband has changed after he become depressed several years ago (he's now nothing short of being comatosed, anhedonized, sleeping all day long, more a veggie than a human). I don't have to add he's SSRIs-ized up to the gills by his doctor. Once I'm more on my feet, I'm plannning to write to them and give them a link to SA. And yes, the kowtowing wouldn't be complete w/o the interview with some PhD guy peddling SSRIs like candies. PS The article also mentions the effectiveness of ECT Hi Neuro, Do you have a link? Thanks! CS Drug cocktail 1995 - 2010 Started taper of Adderall, Wellbutrin XL, Remeron, and Doxepin in 2006 Finished taper on June 10, 2010 Temazepam on a PRN basis approximately twice a month - 2014 to 2016 Beginning in 2017 - Consumption increased to about two times per week April 2017 - Increased to taking it full time for insomnia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuroplastic Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 Oh, I'd like to, Cs. But this was a paper edition and not in English. 2000-2008 Paxil for a situational depression 2008 - Paxil c/t Severe protracted WD syndrome ever since; improving “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once” Albert Einstein "Add signature to your profile. This way we can help you even better!" Surviving Antidepressants And, above all, ... keep walking. Just keep walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsports Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Oh, I'd like to, Cs. But this was a paper edition and not in English. Darn, it sounded interesting. I was also ready to kick a---- CS Drug cocktail 1995 - 2010 Started taper of Adderall, Wellbutrin XL, Remeron, and Doxepin in 2006 Finished taper on June 10, 2010 Temazepam on a PRN basis approximately twice a month - 2014 to 2016 Beginning in 2017 - Consumption increased to about two times per week April 2017 - Increased to taking it full time for insomnia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuroplastic Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 Darn, it sounded interesting. I was also ready to kick a---- CS 2000-2008 Paxil for a situational depression 2008 - Paxil c/t Severe protracted WD syndrome ever since; improving “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once” Albert Einstein "Add signature to your profile. This way we can help you even better!" Surviving Antidepressants And, above all, ... keep walking. Just keep walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Healing Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Wow, CS is on the loose now! Watch out, Big Pharma and your minions! Sorry, NP. Very frustrating! Maybe when you write them, consider mentioning that these drugs may seem to work in the short run (that's questionable, but, you know, compromise), but that it's just like street drugs and alcohol -- initial relief, rapidly increasing dependency, paying the piper. People might be able to relate to that. What do you think? 1996-97 - Paxil x 9 months, tapered, suffered 8 months withdrawal but didn't know it was withdrawal, so... 1998-2001 - Zoloft, tapered, again unwittingly went into withdrawal, so... 2002-03 - Paxil x 20 months, developed severe headaches, so... Sep 03 - May 05 - Paxil taper took 20 months, severe physical, moderate psychological symptoms Sep 03 - Jun 05 - took Prozac to help with Paxil taper - not recommended Jul 05 to date - post-taper, severe psychological, moderate physical symptoms, improving very slowly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuroplastic Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Maybe when you write them, consider mentioning that these drugs may seem to work in the short run (that's questionable, but, you know, compromise), but that it's just like street drugs and alcohol -- initial relief, rapidly increasing dependency, paying the piper. People might be able to relate to that. What do you think? That would be the best option indeed, Healing. 2000-2008 Paxil for a situational depression 2008 - Paxil c/t Severe protracted WD syndrome ever since; improving “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once” Albert Einstein "Add signature to your profile. This way we can help you even better!" Surviving Antidepressants And, above all, ... keep walking. Just keep walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Healing Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Had another thought. I'm curious. Would it be a good angle to point out that taking ADs is falling for American cultural imperialism? Or is the current climate too open-armed to American cultural imperialism? 1996-97 - Paxil x 9 months, tapered, suffered 8 months withdrawal but didn't know it was withdrawal, so... 1998-2001 - Zoloft, tapered, again unwittingly went into withdrawal, so... 2002-03 - Paxil x 20 months, developed severe headaches, so... Sep 03 - May 05 - Paxil taper took 20 months, severe physical, moderate psychological symptoms Sep 03 - Jun 05 - took Prozac to help with Paxil taper - not recommended Jul 05 to date - post-taper, severe psychological, moderate physical symptoms, improving very slowly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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