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| Q&A - How can I help my Christian friends get off of psychiatric drugs?5/18/09 Thanks for your informing newsletter which I receive from you. My mother-in-law died about 6 years ago and I was prescribed anti-deppressant medication in the form of Cilift and Venlor, which are generics, the venlor being the generic for Effexor. I have read your articles and am really afraid of coming off these medications. I suffer with anxiety and have high blood pressure. Itend to have panic attacks and my doctor has told me that these pills are not addictive and I never have to come off them. I want to trust God, but don't know how to wean myself off and if i can. Please help! Answer: Thank you for sharing your story with us. First, we have a few problems with your doctor: - He gave you psychiatric medication to deal with a normal life issue, the death of a loved one. It is normal to have a season of depression over something like this, despite what you hear from drug-pushing doctors, many of whom are on the take from drug companies. - He claims these drugs are not addictive, which shows his ignorance of what these drugs do to people. Antidepressants and antianxiety meds are extremely addictive and difficult to withdraw from. See these links in our newsletter:
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Drug Info - which will prove helpful in understanding side effects, especially the second link listed, which pulls from a database of side effect and withdrawal data as reported by actual users of these drugs. - His statement that you never have to come off of psych drugs is completely self-serving. You being healed means he can no longer make money off of you. We know this sounds harsh and cold, but the reality of today's medical field is that much of it has been bought out by drug companies and doctors that care more about repeat clients than healing their patients. Yes, coming off the meds will be difficult if you choose to do this. There are programs available that we have been made aware of, that might help you with next steps should you choose to begin the slow and careful withdrawal process: http://www.psychologydebunked.com/drugwithdrawal.htm We hope this helps, and may God give you the strength and motivation for the task! Ryan and Lisa Bazler www.psychologydebunked.com
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