Well, the location and specific cause don’t actually matter.
When deciding what, if any, medication you should take, having a reliable supply is a major factor, and that can go kerflooie even in a perfect system if something goes wrong during manufacturing.
So, what it comes down to with depression meds, is what are the consequences of stopping cold turkey?
Some of them, if you stop with no “weaning” period, the effects can range from mildly unpleasant all the way to lethal, though the lethality isn’t like it can be with things like beta blockers where there’s a rebound effect possible.
So, if you’re in a situation where you’re concerned about sustained access to a medication, research it thoroughly before starting. Not all antidepressants are the same, so working with your provider to get on one that’s easier to come off of suddenly is a wise choice. Or, discuss the issue with them and see if they can arrange something in house if your access is dropped.
Some psychiatrists, psychologists, and mental health clinics can actually provide meds directly, in some cases. So you might be able to be weaned off safely at no cost or very low cost, if the worst happens.
There’s also the option with some medications to wean yourself off if you have a supply in place to work with. It’s going to vary a lot because the type of med matters, the delivery method (as in caplets vs capsules vs pills, etc) matters, and how long you need to wean off can be longer than whatever supply you have.
The key is to be as prepared as possible.
With all that in mind, it should be reasonably safe to begin treatment currently. Just talk it through with your provider, and go from there
Well, the location and specific cause don’t actually matter.
When deciding what, if any, medication you should take, having a reliable supply is a major factor, and that can go kerflooie even in a perfect system if something goes wrong during manufacturing.
So, what it comes down to with depression meds, is what are the consequences of stopping cold turkey?
Some of them, if you stop with no “weaning” period, the effects can range from mildly unpleasant all the way to lethal, though the lethality isn’t like it can be with things like beta blockers where there’s a rebound effect possible.
So, if you’re in a situation where you’re concerned about sustained access to a medication, research it thoroughly before starting. Not all antidepressants are the same, so working with your provider to get on one that’s easier to come off of suddenly is a wise choice. Or, discuss the issue with them and see if they can arrange something in house if your access is dropped.
Some psychiatrists, psychologists, and mental health clinics can actually provide meds directly, in some cases. So you might be able to be weaned off safely at no cost or very low cost, if the worst happens.
There’s also the option with some medications to wean yourself off if you have a supply in place to work with. It’s going to vary a lot because the type of med matters, the delivery method (as in caplets vs capsules vs pills, etc) matters, and how long you need to wean off can be longer than whatever supply you have.
The key is to be as prepared as possible.
With all that in mind, it should be reasonably safe to begin treatment currently. Just talk it through with your provider, and go from there