Ninasusan

Happiness gently landed on my shoulders

depression

  • What’s going on now?

    For those following my anti-depressant journey….tomorrow will be two full weeks since my last anti depressant pill.  I hope the way I feel now means clear sailing ahead.  Last week, I had occasional head movement.  I didn’t keep track because they were so rare!  I know that my brain is probably still adjusting but I’m Read more

  • I can’t make this stuff up!

    Today is Day 4 of being off antidepressants.  After the day on Saturday, I chose to just cold turkey the rest of the detox.  I have been still doing mostly fluids but have added in some boiled eggs, saltine crackers and bananas to slowly get my intestinal tract ready to accept more food.  Last night, Read more

  • Someday when you are a little older

    I will tell you about my trip to the ER. The high points less than 12 hours after the event: Anti depressant withdrawal…introducing 10 mg of citalapram into my system to ease the cymbalta withdrawal. A liquid only diet for 3 days to treat diverticulitis. Introducing one 500 mg of the antibiotic Cipro Introducing various Read more