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My husband was diagnosed of Clinical Depression last summer of 2017 and it was a dreadful experience. I’ve been wondering till now how a healthy person can end up like that! I know Mental Illness does exist but never came prepared that it will happen on our own household.  This happened when I was still in Dubai while he was back home in the Philippines. We were all struggling, we don’t understand – Everybody has their own opinions wherein all I want is a support.

Road to his recovery is an uphill. Mark were prescribed of SSRI’s such as Fluoxetine & Seroxat and even some Benzo’s to control his agitations.  A period of 3-4 weeks has passed before pills starts to kick in. Well it made him in a state of total euphoria after months of medication.  Do I need to worry? Of course, YES! His wits came back naturally but resumes on 150% he was so bold and full of spirit which is not totally him. Everyone noticed him behaving suspiciously, he is so carefree! He feels he won’t be needing any meds and then he abruptly stops. I know stopping these drugs may result in cold turkey but I just shrugged the thought of it. I was cool of his decision & I trust him enough.  Months came by without any pills from his system. We’re both Naïve! Clueless of what may come next. He was supposed to complete his treatment but none of that happened! That’s the time I came to know about Mood Enhancing herbals such as St. John wort & 5-HTP. My research for alternative treatment continues. I have brought loads of vitamins starting from Omega 3, Neurobion, Gingko biloba to name a few.  I’ll be honest… None of these works and yet he managed to survive! Somehow it helped him fight his mental blows. Then Depressive stage makes progress. I was too scared. Is this a Relapse or still a withdrawal?

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