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Any tips for stopping long term SSRIs?
I’ve been taking a stack of meds for a couple years now and they work great for me. It’s Prozac, Wellbutrin, and Vyvanse.
But I’ve been feeling numb recently. I told my psych, and we’re going to trial letting go of the Prozac. What should I expect? I’d like to have food taste good again, but I also don’t want the depression to come back.
My psychiatrist says that I should reach out to her if I feel intense multiday sadness, but are there other signs I should be looking out for?
I guess I’m just trying hear more about other people’s experiences with quitting/tapering off antidepressants.
Honestly, nobody knows what you will experience. But that's okay, its why you are going on this journey with your psychiatrists help. Everyone's experience on these drugs is just a bit different unique and you have three of them at the same time. Your doctor is trying to figure out which one is causing the issue in a safe way.
For me, I only ever was taking one drug at a time but if they are suggesting that you get off a drug, then they are targeting a better floor for you than you have right now. I assume that you have been in therapy sessions to help with healthy coping mechanisms as well. If so, then don't slack off on the healthy behaviors. You will be able to understand what your new floor is.
Be open in your communications with your psychiatrist and they should safely guide you. It might not work perfectly the first time and that is okay. They will then take a different approach in their search to find a better, more healthy mental state for you.