Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Jrrachel

Beth,

I wish you all the best and just wanted to share that I have had a good experience with Anti-depressants. Like you, I was against it and very scared about the whole thing. Unfortunately I had spiralled down so low that my GP said he wouldn't let me out the door unless I took them and would hospitalise me. This hit home because I couldn't bear to be away from my family especially my son. It was all caused by infertility issues and frustrations and then my IBS becoming absolutely debilitating. My husband literally dragged me to the doctors office where I collapsed in sobs and I must admit it was a relief to give in and admit that I was suffering from depression.

I didn't have any side effects so I think I was lucky. After about 4-6 weeks I noticed a big improvement and after about 8 weeks I felt absolutely terrific! I stayed on them for some time and then gradually came off. I chose to do that because I wanted to pursue infertility treatment and felt that I was in the frame of mind to do it finally.

Anyway, I'm a lot better now and certainly wouldn't be afraid to use them again in the future.

Good luck to you,
Kerrie

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