ABC~Mom
02-15-2004, 01:27 AM
i am planning to become pregnant soon and i am stopping my meds today....this is going to be intresting, so anyone with advise about going cold turkey let me know....but please be encoraging...(i get enough grief from myself) :eek:
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billy7772
02-15-2004, 10:31 AM
i am planning to become pregnant soon and i am stopping my meds today....this is going to be intresting, so anyone with advise about going cold turkey let me know....but please be encoraging...(i get enough grief from myself) :eek:
Personally I was too chicken to go off cold turkey and took a more gradual approach. I don't think I could have come off and stayed off were it not for learning the tools taught in CBT. I'd highly recommend it as it not only helped me get better and off meds it has made me a better parent. It takes some work to learn the tools but is well worth it in my opinion. My two favorite books on CBT are Been there, Done That? Do this! by Sam Obitz and Felling Good by David Burns. Good luck :wave:
Billy
Personally I was too chicken to go off cold turkey and took a more gradual approach. I don't think I could have come off and stayed off were it not for learning the tools taught in CBT. I'd highly recommend it as it not only helped me get better and off meds it has made me a better parent. It takes some work to learn the tools but is well worth it in my opinion. My two favorite books on CBT are Been there, Done That? Do this! by Sam Obitz and Felling Good by David Burns. Good luck :wave:
Billy
Always_Worrying
02-15-2004, 11:00 AM
Personally I was too chicken to go off cold turkey and took a more gradual approach. I don't think I could have come off and stayed off were it not for learning the tools taught in CBT. I'd highly recommend it as it not only helped me get better and off meds it has made me a better parent. It takes some work to learn the tools but is well worth it in my opinion. My two favorite books on CBT are Been there, Done That? Do this! by Sam Obitz and Felling Good by David Burns. Good luck :wave:
Billy
Hi Winnie!
I didn't know you wanted to be in the same boat as me! ;)
Anyway, I strongly encourage you not to go cold turkey. At the very least, cut down your dose every 3 weeks. I'm cutting mine down by 25 mg every 2 weeks.
You can have SRI withdrawl, and it can make you pretty sick. I have a friend who just stopped taking Lexapro cold turkey and she is very sick right now. She went to the Dr. and she is going through withdrawl from her SRI's.
Good Luck!!!
Jaime
Billy
Hi Winnie!
I didn't know you wanted to be in the same boat as me! ;)
Anyway, I strongly encourage you not to go cold turkey. At the very least, cut down your dose every 3 weeks. I'm cutting mine down by 25 mg every 2 weeks.
You can have SRI withdrawl, and it can make you pretty sick. I have a friend who just stopped taking Lexapro cold turkey and she is very sick right now. She went to the Dr. and she is going through withdrawl from her SRI's.
Good Luck!!!
Jaime
ABC~Mom
02-16-2004, 01:31 AM
thanks always_worrying...i only take 25 mg of paxil so its not a dramatic leap for me (i guess i should have mentioned that in the first place) but i started to freak out the other day and i took one tonight...i didnt realize how dependant i had become...i guess my cold turkey approach had its goose cooked!
and billy...i will check out those books...thanks
and billy...i will check out those books...thanks
red16
02-17-2004, 11:44 AM
It's really bad too just go cold turkey, you have to cut down gradually, you should probably talk to your doctor about how to do it.
julieanneweb
02-17-2004, 03:19 PM
Hi there....Last year I became pregnant and stoped my Prozac two months prior. I think that for me the pregnancy hormones counter acted the lack of meds. I was on 40mg per day. The doctor scolded my for having quit cold turkey, but it was fine for me. I however had to guit nursing because of the need to go back on as soon as the baby was born. I had post partum REALLY bad. Good lick! Julie :)
billy7772
02-17-2004, 03:59 PM
thanks always_worrying...i only take 25 mg of paxil so its not a dramatic leap for me (i guess i should have mentioned that in the first place) but i started to freak out the other day and i took one tonight...i didnt realize how dependant i had become...i guess my cold turkey approach had its goose cooked!
and billy...i will check out those books...thanks
Winnie- Remember when cutting back always better safe than sorry :wave:
If you put some effrot into the tools in CBT, I'm sure you will be happy with the results so give it a try.
Take care and keep in touch!
Billy
and billy...i will check out those books...thanks
Winnie- Remember when cutting back always better safe than sorry :wave:
If you put some effrot into the tools in CBT, I'm sure you will be happy with the results so give it a try.
Take care and keep in touch!
Billy
Always_Worrying
02-17-2004, 04:19 PM
Winnie- Remember when cutting back always better safe than sorry :wave:
If you put some effrot into the tools in CBT, I'm sure you will be happy with the results so give it a try.
Take care and keep in touch!
Billy
Thanks Julie! It helps to hear about someone who has been there, done that. I'm on prozac and luvox, and am decreasing them every 2 weeks cause we are going to ttc #2 soon.
I'm surprised that you had to stop nursing while on prozac. I've been on all different SRI's since my son was 4 months old. I did continue to nurse, as they felt it would not harm my son. Glad things went well with you for your pregnancy.Sorry about the PPD :(
Jaime
If you put some effrot into the tools in CBT, I'm sure you will be happy with the results so give it a try.
Take care and keep in touch!
Billy
Thanks Julie! It helps to hear about someone who has been there, done that. I'm on prozac and luvox, and am decreasing them every 2 weeks cause we are going to ttc #2 soon.
I'm surprised that you had to stop nursing while on prozac. I've been on all different SRI's since my son was 4 months old. I did continue to nurse, as they felt it would not harm my son. Glad things went well with you for your pregnancy.Sorry about the PPD :(
Jaime
Duner
02-17-2004, 05:10 PM
Paxil is ok to take while nursing and pregnant.
I quit zoloft cols turkey and had horrible withdrwls.
Please talk with your doc. before you do anything!!!
prozac and zoloft are ok to take while preg or nursing also.
Duner
I quit zoloft cols turkey and had horrible withdrwls.
Please talk with your doc. before you do anything!!!
prozac and zoloft are ok to take while preg or nursing also.
Duner
ABC~Mom
02-17-2004, 11:12 PM
thank you duner! i had no idea paxil was considered safe for pregnancy....if you dont mind me asking where did you get your info on that?
Always_Worrying
02-18-2004, 12:40 AM
Winnie.....My ob said that too. She prefer's to use Zoloft on her Pregnant and nursing moms. I'd give your ob a call. They will let you know what they recommend. :)
hangtenvetter
02-18-2004, 11:30 PM
Winnie and Always_Worrying... Good luck with your babies :)
julieanneweb
02-19-2004, 12:50 AM
I was told that the Prozac was harmful to the baby both in utrero and threw breast milk...Please be very sure before...... Good luck....How are you feeling today?
Julie :)
Julie :)
Duner
02-21-2004, 11:11 PM
I lead a depression group for mothers.
I've had many ladies whose drs prescibed them either zoloft, prozac or paxil come in to my group. You should consult a dr before taking any meds wether over the counter or prescription while preg or nursing.
Duner
I've had many ladies whose drs prescibed them either zoloft, prozac or paxil come in to my group. You should consult a dr before taking any meds wether over the counter or prescription while preg or nursing.
Duner
ABC~Mom
02-21-2004, 11:25 PM
thanks again everyone... i will make an appointment soon and get it all straightened out :bouncing:
cherryfroggie7
02-23-2004, 08:14 PM
Winnie,
I have absolutley no advice to give (I'm only 14, not planning to get pregnant, and am not on meds) but I just wanted to wish you luck.
Well, good luck!
-Len
I have absolutley no advice to give (I'm only 14, not planning to get pregnant, and am not on meds) but I just wanted to wish you luck.
Well, good luck!
-Len
SullenlyIfadE
02-23-2004, 09:29 PM
Hello Winnie, my name is Doug and I just registered to this site today. Like the girl above I am not on meds and I cannot tell you about how you will be affect by quitting immedately. But by looking at the date you originally posted, I think it is safe to say you have already found out. Anyway, I wish you the best and remember that the strength inside you will help you through the though times, and if there are days that you just can't handle just remember that when the night comes and you fall asleep you will have some peace, even if it is only for a short time. That's what helps me. Good luck and good days.