What can you do about withdrawal symptoms when ceasing to take antidepressants?

I have been taking Cipralex since August last year, and I am trying to do without it. However I am experiencing unpleasant sensations, similar to a mild electric shock, when I make any movements. I also don't feel like being around people. Please don't tell me to continue taking the tablets, some good advice on how to get over this initial stage would be immensely appreciated. Thank you for your time :-)

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I dead stopped my depression meds about a month and a half ago. All I can say is it will be over in a short period. DON"T GET BACK ON if you don't want to..just wait it out. Breath alot. If you have kids.think of them. THink of WHY you want to get off of them..and that it's for the better of you.
I can't tell you anything magical.other than time. And, hopefully, it's just a short time. Perhaps a week of strong, and it wares down from there.
I had to quit taking it because I didn't think I was depressed, I thought I was more bipolar, and I was correct. So, I was on the wrong meds. good luck, and let those that are near to you know what's going on.you NEED a support system!

im on some now.ive been on them for a spell in tne past and it will be tough,just take things at your own pace and if you feel niggly take yourself away to read a book or listen to a cd,explain how your feeling to folks,they will understand,and well done for havving a go.
You must wean yourself ( take a little less each day till off) or the side effects can be severe, check with the pharmacist or doctor to find out what specific symptoms.
The best way to deal with withdrawl symptoms is to know what to expect. If you know what's going to happen it won't scare you as much when the symptoms do occur.
Ride it out. Sleep a lot. Go for long walks. I don't know if Cipralex is related to Effexor, but Effexor does the same thing. The doctors will deny it, so don't even bother asking them. It sucks, but it will go away and it won't kill you.
Take a half dose for a few days (or one pill alternate days if you were just on one daily) - thats what my doc told me to do as sometimes it stays in your system for a long time and cutting it out quickly makes you feel lousy.. Or at the very least, eat a helathy diet, get lots of sleep and get some exercise and fresh air - I always feel better like that. take some paracetamol or something for physical symporms.
you have to wean yourself off anti-depressent's, come off them gradually over a period of time ,until your body has adjusted .good luck
Im sorry but as a nurse, if your docotr has not told you to stop taking them, then you should still be on them, when a person goes through depression, they are at the lowest period in their life, and if when the tablets have been working for a while you start to feel better, you are naturally going to feel as if you no longer need them. BUT you really shouldnt stop taking them because that will cause side effects like you are experiencing now..the fact that you are getting side effects show that you should not be off them at all...please go to your doctor,and chat with him, you are not a doctor and cannot tell when you are ready or not ready to do these sorts of things...inasmuch as you know your own mind, you dont quite have the medical knowledge a doctor has.
Hi.
I went through a dark period a cople of years ago,and my doc prescribed trazodone. The side effects were worse than the symptoms I was taking them for. I did a bit of research and went back to him and said I'd like to try something herbal,like St.Johns Wort,and slowly wean myself off. With his guidance,that's what I did, and came out of it a lot easier than coming off medication full stop. I suggest you ask your doctor about trying it- I'm no medical expert,so don't try anything just on the strength of my experience. I wish you well- think positively,give thanks for the gift of a new day,since many going to sleep tonight will not see tomorrow,and reach out to friends.Give and receive love.
Good luck x
i had horrible symptoms when I stopped taking Effexor. Crying fits, anxiety, and even a 'mild electric shock' as you've described. These lasted for two full weeks. I quit cold turkey, which according to my doctor, was the reason for the intensity of the symtoms. I have only two suggestions: ride it out or taper the amount you take. I wish you the best!
Hi I am trying to wean myself of Prozac and it is very difficult I have splitting head aches I have very dark days, to top it off I have to look after 3 children with this going on. You can easily get through this I have decided to go back on them and ask the doctor to help come off them as. This is not helping If your on your own you can do this so if i was you keep at it. good luck
Drink water, breathe deeply, go for a walk, get yourself busy with something.
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