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How Does One Know If The Way The Are Feeling Is Mourning Or Depression?
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I have Schizo-Affective Bipolar Type. I've been stable for a little over 5 years. A couple of weeks ago my cardiologist put me on a new medication which required me to come off of all of my antidepressants. Last Friday my son-in-law passed away due to medical conditions. I have been going down hill but I don't know if it is because of the removal of the antidepressants or because of Phillip's passing or both. I was put on a different antidepressant that isn't supposed to interact with the… read more

posted April 12
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Sorry for your loss. I think the total removal of your meds has probably caused problems. Withdrawl from psych meds is real. I'm sure you are mourning, but needing meds that work is key. Get a second opinion if you have to.

posted April 14
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Thank you everyone. I was supposed to see my psychiatric nurse practitioner yesterday but my appointment was cancelled by her office. They rescheduled for a month out. I told them that wasn't good enough. They changed it to April 26th. I talked to my therapist and she managed to get it changed again to the 19th. It really stinks when the NP is only seeing patients once a week.

posted April 13
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Thank you Patsy

posted April 13
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Sorry for your loss I know it is not easy, have you talked with your doctor about your meds? If you are grieving there are support groups that can help you worth a try .

posted April 12
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Good for you, Linda. Advocating for yourself is the highest form of self-care. Brava. 💐

posted April 13

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