Weaning off anti depressants

[Returntonormal]

I have been on sertraline for about 6 months due to anxiety (have had many stressors in my life the past year). My doctor says that within another 6 months I can wean off of this drug. I am very scared to do so as I have heard so many horror stories. I know it has to be done extremely slowly. Anyone have success coming off anti depressants? Thanks.

 

[triceps]

I was able to wean myself off Paxil very slowly over the period of a month and had no adverse effects.

 

[Returntonormal]

I was able to wean myself off Paxil very slowly over the period of a month and had no adverse effects.

Hi: how long were you on Paxil?

 

[triceps]

Many years. It was a new medication when I went on it.

 

[Returntonormal]

Thanks for the reply. That is encouraging that you were successful weaning off after many years.

 

[triceps]

I was on 40mg/day if that helps

 

[Returntonormal]

Thanks. I am on 50mg of sertraline. Was just trying to gage how long and/or how bad the withdrawal would be after a year. I know everyone’s situation and experience is different. I don’t like taking meds but unfortunately life has forced me to.