The current period is somewhere round the decade mark. In that time, I've had 4 different meds and have maxed out dosage strength-wise on 3 of them.
I have a history and s pre disposition for depressive illness.
Some years ago, I was told by my doctor that I would basically be on them for life.
Fair enough. If that's the price I pay for being "normal" then I can live with that.
A couple of years ago a different doctor during routine medication review said I was free to choose if I wanted to lower my dosage and consider weaning off.
This came as a surprise as I had honestly thought this want an option for me.
Admittedly I have felt like a regular non depressed person for some time and more like the me I feel I should be; but was always a bit scared to commit to taking the plunge with that decision.
Recently, being the unorganised dink I am, I've run out again and had to undergo 3 days cold turkey. Not a lengthy period but enough to make it noticeable.
Now I have a decision.
This could be the perfect opportunity to begin weaning off.
The doc suggested altering my dose to alternate days and I must admit that the thought of withdrawal had put me off doing it. However now that I've had a few days of jitters and brain zaps I reckon I could handle it and adapt ok if it was consistent.
So I am taking that decision!
After 10 years on meds, I am gonna take a step towards coming off them!
To me this is a huge deal and something I just thought would never be available to me!
At last I could potentially become "normal" again!
