JJewel

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1. Discouraged

   JJewel replied to JJewel's topic in General Nursing

   I've been off SSRIs for 7 months but it's amazing how long the affects last. Since it alters the neurons the brain doesn't heal until the neurons have regenerated and the endocrine system balances. That's why they say it takes 6 months to work fully....

2. Discouraged

   JJewel replied to JJewel's topic in General Nursing

   Well my son is 7 now so the PPD isn't a problem. I did however start antidepressants 5 years ago and though they did help me feel better at first, that was the beginning of a long road of difficulties related to the SSRIs, including addiction. Since ...

3. Discouraged

   JJewel posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi- I'm new to this forum. I have not had the best luck with my nursing career. I'm 45 and graduated 8 years ago. My first job was in the newborn nursery and lasted 6 months, with me having a baby in the middle of that. The dept was in turmoil with h...