I am hoping someone can offer some information in regard to taking antidepressants to treat IBS versus using a strict excercise regimen to treat IBS.
I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder a long time ago, and in the past I have been on and off of several types of antidepressants, including Zoloft, Prozac, Trazadone, Serzone, Wellbutrin XL, and Remeron.
I am trying to decrease the amount of medicines I take every day, and a perfect example of why is that last night I accidentally took two of my antidepressants (Remeron) and ended up having to call in sick to work because they made me sleep for over 13 hours. I feel like my life has taken a more positive turn lately and it would be great to be able to get off of the antidepressants so that I can have a somewhat normal life that isn't reglated by my medications (I have to allow a minimum of 9 hours of sleep each night so that my medication has time to wear off before I go to work and this is rather inconvenient, and super expensive). Right now I am taking Wellbutrin XL 150 mg in the mornings and Remeron 45mg in the evenings (the Remeron helps me sleep since the wellbutrin acts as an upper).
Unfortunately, I am afraid to stop taking the meds due to the idea that they are helping my IBS and I don't want to take any backward steps with IBS. I've had IBS for over 5 years and I've been through most of the trial and errors that come with learning what I can tolerate, educating myself on the diet, finding a soluble fiber that works, finding the right combinations of antispasmodics/peppermint/fennel/acacia, eating for IBS diet etc. And now I am starting the hypnotherapy CDs.
I've noticed that my IBS started when I stopped getting regular excercise, and perhaps that is what I need to beat this stuff but I'm finding it extremely difficult to get motivated and get to the gym regularly and I'm sure part of that has to do with taking Remeron.
Does anyone have experience getting off of antidepressants and if so, how did it affect yor IBS, and has anyone stopped their antidepressants and replaced them with regular excercise instead and seen positive results?
If anyone could share their experiences I would love to hear them.
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Antidepressants vs. Excercise
