CityGirl and flowmom, Thanks for checking in. I'm doing much better. And, actually, the resumed meds I mentioned is not the AD I stopped. My Dr. said that since I experienced so few of the many reported withdrawal side affects, I will probably be fine. The worst side affect was rampant anxiety. The meds I have been given are low-dose, low strength anti anxiety meds, just enough as she said, "take the edge off." Am seeing her Tuesday for a follow up
Of the many side affects, I experienced only the anxiety, crying spells, slight difficulty swallowing and - get this - repetitive songs/tunes getting stuck in your head! When I read that, I thought, "well that explains that odd inexplicable annoyance of the last few days. There's even a name for that (I forget it right now). Who knew?
I had suspected that after 18 mos of the meds, I might no longer be depressed and apparently I m,ah have been right ( so far). While anxiety can be a large part of depression, I remember the depression of '08 that put me on meds and I feel nothing like that (nor do I ever want to be there again!).
I've been keeping up on many threads, chiming in on none. But will be back in in full force soon.
Gardener
"My soul, be satisfied with flowers, With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them In the one garden you may call your own." Cyrano deBergerac
