Fourteen years ago I stepped into my doctor’s surgery and said that I needed help. I was gripped by depression and didn’t see a way out, although at that time I didn’t know what I[…]
Tag: Antidepressants
Vlog: Frazzled! Time Out
Coming off antidepressant medication has brought challenges, and a realisation that I have been running myself into the ground. My brain is fried right now and I need a break, to look after myself and[…]
Vlog: Antidepressant Withdrawal – Tablets & Tantrums!
To quote the lyrics of ‘Marblehead Johnson’ by The Bluetones, ‘Tonight I’m wound tighter than a watch spring, tonight you owe my patience quite a debt…’ Well, that’s not strictly true, because right now I[…]
Vlog: Coming Off Antidepressants – Not a Barrel Of Laughs!
I posted a couple of days ago about coming off anti-depressants. I felt great. The last couple of days… not so much! In trying to raise awareness of issues around mental health I think it’s[…]
Vlog: I’m Coming Off Antidepressants – and Look, I’m Still Me!
There are a many misconceptions about antidepressants. People seem to think that they turn you into a different person. Well, they helped to turn me from a very ill person to a well person, but[…]