No, I mean, I royally screwed up.
I've been dealing with a skin rash for a number of months, and my dermatologist suggested a drug washout, meaning, get off of all my meds and see if that helps the rash clear up.
My regular doc doesn't think that's such a good idea, given that I'm on antidepressants and also hormones.
Well . . . I take a particular antidepressant, two pills a day, and figured that maybe I could do a gradual drug washout by going to one pill a day.
Bad move.
Very, VERY bad move.
I dropped the dose several weeks ago--I'm not sure how many--but I think between that and being sick with the flu about a week ago, that sent me into a very nasty, downward spiral and kicked my OCD into major overdrive.
Last night my BFF messaged me, and when I started screaming at her online, she called me.
Everything culminated in probably the most spectacular meltdown of my career. All I can say is that I am very thankful that I have a very understanding BFF.
I am going back on my regular dose of meds, and I see my psychiatrist on Friday for a regular meds check and new prescription.
The moral of this story is rather obvious:
One, never, never, never, never adjust your meds unless you have a long talk with your doctor first. Especially if they are antidepressants.
And two, if you have a BFF that starts screaming at you online and you decide to call her, make sure that you have a very large supply of very effective earplugs.
Just my .04, adjusted for inflation.
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