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Q: I was taking medication for
awhile and then my doctor suggested I could taper my dose down until
I was finally able to come off altogether. But now I am off the
medication I feel worse than I was before. I have stopped going out
and now only go out when I really have to but it is still a
struggle. I find myself thinking about suicide. I have never thought
like this before and that frightens me. My doctor suggested I see a
psychologist who he thinks could help me, but I feel so bad I don't
know I can do it. I don't want to go back on medication but I wonder
if I should. What do you think?
A: If we haven't learnt any Cognitive Behavioral Skills we
may have difficulty once we do stop taking medication. Many people
who have not learnt any CBT Skills report that the Disorder can be
worse the second time around.
In regards to medication, it is an individual choice and one that
needs to be assessed with your doctor. If thoughts of suicide are
constant you may need to review your situation and go back on
medication again until you become more confident of your ability to
work with the Disorder. People do sometimes need to go onto
antidepressants to help manage any anxiety or any secondary major
depression that may come as a result of these attacks and it is best
to work closely with your doctor on this point.
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