Antidepressants

[zHassanz]

So, I just came back from my appointment with my doctor and he prescribed me antideperessants saying that stress is what's causing my symptoms to worsen.

I'm kind of nervous about the fact that I'm going to take such drug, considering that I'm still young and all. I know that this might sound childish or pure whining, but I really don't want to take that med. Is it even normal for a GI to prescribe such med? Is anyone else on that? Is this even part of the treatment? :/

 

[valb]

I was on antidepressants for a long time. I got so sick and tired of being on them and decided I was done. I found out quickly that you cannot stop those cold turkey. Yikes!! It made me super ill. So I started cutting them in half and taking half a day and then skipping days and so on. It took me a very long time to completely wean off of them.
They did help at first but after awhile I realized I didn't care about anything and I knew it was the antidepressant. I spoke to my Dr who had me try a different kind but I decided it was time to quit. She still offers them to me the second I talk about how I feel but I refuse them. I find that I am doing ok without them as long as I keep working on myself. I see a therapist every few weeks just to vent and chat. I also do things that help me relax and feel better. I listen to music, spend time outside if weather permits ( Canada here...brrrrr right now) , taking deep breaths and even meditating sometimes helps. People swear by exercise but I hate exercise...haha.
Do what feels right for you. You can always try it and see how you feel? It may make you feel worse. Finding the right rx and dose can take time. I tried a few different ones and liked one better. Perhaps speak to your family Dr and discuss what the GI suggested. My GI works on my GI stuff only. My fam Dr is everything else.
It is a big decision!! Good luck with whatever you choose. This disease is tough on all of us and makes our lives so difficult in every way.