I just quit my psychiatric medication. I feel extremely restless and irritable right now. How can I get over this terrible mood? What should I do?

[Willowwww]

[Oliverlogan263]

Whoa, dude, quitting your psych meds cold turkey is probably not the best idea. That can mess you up big time. I get feeling restless and irritable, that sounds super rough, but you gotta be really careful coming off that stuff.

The best thing to do is talk to your doctor about it, for real. They can help you taper off slowly and safely to avoid these nasty withdrawal symptoms. Quitting meds on your own can be dangerous, you know?

In the meantime, try to take it easy and be patient with yourself. Do some chilled out activities that help you relax, like listening to music, going for a walk, or hanging with close friends. Avoid anything too intense that could amp up the restlessness.

And definitely don't try to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol - that'll just make everything worse in the long run. Stick to healthy coping strategies as best you can.

I know it sucks, but you gotta be really careful with this kind of thing. Your mental health is way too important to risk. Talk to your doc, get a plan in place, and hang in there, man. You got this.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Why did you quit? If it feels like it’s not doing anything, that usually means it’s working

[Willowwww]

It made me like a zombie. I was always sleepy.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

And what did your psychiatrist say when you told them you didn’t like the drowsy side effect and wanted a new medication?

[Willowwww]

I did not say actually. I just stopped taking wothout informing him. And by the way, why is nature so cruel? Why is there pain and suffering so much?😭😭😭

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Balance is necessary for everything. Joy can’t exist without sadness to contrast it. Also, you should either inform him if you’re going to stop taking them, or start taking them without informing him. Do you trust your psychiatrist to have your best interests in mind?

[MemeSupreme]

that's what happens when you stop your meds

your brain gets out fo whack

[slatyb]

Go back on your meds, and call your psychiatrist.

[Uglygaypoorcoward94]

Suicide usually solves all your problems

[Fanfare690]

Take your meds kidl

[Fanfare690]

Kido*

[Willowwww]

😭😭😭😭😭

[Fanfare690]

It'll be okay just take ur meds again

[Willowwww]

Why is nature so cruel? Animals are splitting apart each other. WHYYYYYY? THERE ARE SO MANY PAIN IN THIS WORLD😭😭😭

[Agape93]

Get back on the meds