Christian stories of AD withdrawals

[Mogiebear]

Hi,

 

I'm just reaching out to see if there's any other Christians out there who wana share their antidepressant intoxication / withdrawal stories current or past.. 

 

My induced anhedonia gives me no motivation to do anything including my devotions.. feel bad about it but don't at  same time  because I know it's not my fault but the drugs..

 

My life is psalms 88.. 

 

What am I meant to do

[ChessieCat]

 

[eleana]

Christian here- I don't think I've ever struggled so much with my faith as this year going cold turkey off citilopram.  I keep thinking of the passage from John 6 where Jesus says some hard things and many left--"After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. So Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life,"
John 6:66‭-‬68 ESV
https://bible.com/bible/59/jhn.6.66-68.ESV

 

I feel similar --where am I going to go? There is no other hope for me a part from Christ 

[Noniof2]

On 3/31/2023 at 8:20 PM, eleana said:

Christian here- I don't think I've ever struggled so much with my faith as this year going cold turkey off citilopram.  I keep thinking of the passage from John 6 where Jesus says some hard things and many left--"After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. So Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life,"
John 6:66‭-‬68 ESV
https://bible.com/bible/59/jhn.6.66-68.ESV

 

I feel similar --where am I going to go? There is no other hope for me a part from Christ 

I’ve been a believer for 12 years.  I’ve never struggled in my faith so much.  I lost my dad to Cancer almost 8 years ago, my husband of 22 years left me for another woman over 5 years ago and yet I made it through with determination and my faith in God.  But I feel very abandoned right now.  Where is God when the suicidal thoughts are taking over almost daily.  Where is He when I’m crying out to Him, when I’m on my knees begging for  His help.  Am I being punished? 

[eleana]

I'm so sorry for what you've gone through. I went through a difficult divorce years ago. But that was nothing compared to getting off antidepressants. This song encourages me in my faith when I'm down. You may have heard it before 

this passage encouraged me today from psalm 103

Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and all that is within me,
    bless his holy name!
² Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and forget not all his benefits,
³ who forgives all your iniquity,
    who heals all your diseases,
⁴ who redeems your life from the pit,
    who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
⁵ who satisfies you with good
    so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

I'm praying you sense His presence, help and healing.

[Mogiebear]

Eleana, I'm gon g through a divorce right now, I agree this is nothing compared to getting off antidepressants.. not even a drop in a bucket comparison.. people got no idea how bad it is.