My mom.......smh

[Quiet Storm]

Here's my problem. For so many years, I've been on anti depressants and such. My mom has ALWAYS gotten onto me about taking it, and now I KNOW for a fact that I don't need it anymore. I haven't taken it in well over a week and I'm perfectly fine. The symptoms from the medication are fading and I know that I don't need it. BUT I know how my mom gets when I don't take it. She's always thought that because I may have been sad or bothered by something that it was because I may not have taken my medicine when it's just facts that people get sad sometimes, depression or not. I haven't answered any of her phone calls or e-mails because I know the first thing she's going to ask is "Are you taking your medicine?". Now last year, I'd have just lied and said yes so she wouldn't worry, but now I've spiritually grown to the point where I can't bring myself to tell a "little white lie" anymore. If she asks, I'll have to say no, then she's going to get worried and I'm going to get annoyed because I know that I DON'T need it anymore and she doesn't get it because it "takes someone else to realize that you need it" as though I can't tell whether or not I'm better myself.....smh. Help, please. Is there anything that can be done without my avoiding my mom completely?

 

[Faith0263]

I don't know how close you and your mom are but is there a chance you could sit down and talk to her and tell her how you are feeling? Probably if that's not possible the only way she'll understand is if you get an ok from your dr., which you probably need to do anyway, to discontinue the medication, altogether. Sure you're feeling good and ok now, but after you've been off the medication, for a longer period of time, you may feel differently. I would definately get the advice of your physician first, then go from there. Whatever you decide, I will be praying for you and your situation.

 

[desi]

You could try to get a Dr. appointment so you, mom, and the Dr. can reach an agreement on this. If the Dr. agrees with you, your mom and I will probably feel better about it. Getting off of antidepressants is tricky as it has been documented some people commit suicide when discontinuing their medication.

 

[Stanfi]

Praying for your situation

I will just echo what has already been said here. Talk to your mom. Also I must advise. Be very careful going off your medication. I am on medication myself. One time I switched medication and it was havic on me for about a week. Perhaps you should talk to your doctor, more than likely, he will have you "taper" off of them. Just be careful. That's all I am saying.