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Posted at 8:19 AM on Apr 04, 2008 by psiloveyou75, #29121
I am a 32 year old female diagnosed with asthma and allergies as a child. This is very reassuring for me, all these posts, because I thought there was something really wrong with me. Maybe it will be as simple as not taking Singulair anymore. Today is day one. I have been taking 10 mg a day for the past 7 years. I have had increasing thoughts of suicide, have terrible moods swings, am paranoid and suspicious of everything, and a rash that comes and goes. I am severely depressed and have absolutely no interest in activities I once enjoyed. I saw the news a few days ago and there was some talk of singulair linked to suicide and I felt so relieved. I was so uncomfortable telling anyone about how I was feeling because it didn't make any sense. I was always blowing things way out of proportion in my head and couldn't talk myself out of it. I used to exercise, read, paint, and socialize. I never do any of those things anymore. I'm happy at work because I have to be, and am distracted by my clients. But as soon as the workday ends I drive home feeling empty and when I get home I get the bare minimum of chores done. I used to go walking with my IPOD and rollerblade in the park. Now I sit and watch TV for hours and have significant trouble sleeping.
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Reply about 1 year ago on Apr 04, 2008 by medicdad, #6627

Please read my post by clicking on my name when you get a chance. Someone just told me it took their child a few weeks to feel 100% better. I have been off for 6 days and feel a ton better. Please keep us updated on how and what you are feeling as you come off it. My asthma and allergies came back, but I love people and life again. Good Luck

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Reply about 1 year ago on Apr 04, 2008 by njcukett, #6628

Hang in there! I've only been on this site for less than a week and keep coming back and can't believe all of the people who "googled" and fell upon this site! My heart breaks for all you've had to endure in the last years but have faith that there are great days ahead! Keep us posted as to your progress. It'll give others hope that they too are not going crazy and that if their side effects are due to this drug that they too can find hope for a better tomorrow! Best of luck!

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Reply about 1 year ago on Apr 04, 2008 by 64744, #6633

You have been on the medication for awhile so I would think it might take you a little while to get rid of some of th side effects. Just remember, you will get better and it might take a little time. Find some one-minute devotionals that are inspirational to you and keep hanging in to conquer your emotions. Take one day at a time. You can overcome your feelings....Try to find someone to be a sounding board for you. JR

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