Posted by Chris O on August 6, 2011, at 10:32:27
In reply to Feeling absolutely hopeless (Post-SSRI experience), posted by freefree1133 on August 2, 2011, at 15:27:08
Wow, I, for one, am sorry to hear you are in such a bad state. I cannot believe that what you are experiencing is "permanent." How long, in total, have you taken SSRIs? I have taken them on and off for ten years. When I have stopped, yes, there is a period of "numbness," or withdrawal, sometimes lasting months. But in general, over time, most of these feelings dissipate. Perhaps you've taken SSRIs, or just Prozac, much longer than that, in which case, my experience may not be worth as much. But I'd just like to encourage you to look forward to brighter days. Perhaps a good therapist just to listen to you while you go through this difficult time could ease some of the pain? I know it does for me.
Sincerely,
Chris in Southern California
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