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I was on antidepressants for a year(reactive depresion).dr tappered gradually,i was doing fine.last pill was month ago.but last 4days im feeling unwell however(trying to pretend being good.mood swings,gasp for air,nervous chest tightness,sleep 5hrs. ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depression: Please let your doctor know soon. Sometimes when we taper a medication, the brain isn't quite ready to go without it. In those cases, I usually restart the medication. Your doctor can assess to see what the next step should be. Take care.

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Answered 6/29/2020

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A member asked:

I was on antidepressants for a year(reactive depresion).dr tappered gradually,i was doing fine.last pill was month ago.but last 4days im feeling unwell however(trying to pretend being good.mood swings,gasp for air,nervous chest tightness,sleep 5hrs. ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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