Millie Mackintosh, the former Made in Chelsea actress, revealed that she had decided to stop taking her anxiety medication after discovering how it had been affecting her libido.
Millie Mackintosh made the decision to stop taking her anxiety medication.
The 36-year-old reality TV star, who has been married to Hugo Taylor since 2018, revealed she no longer uses the drug and that she is “slowly tapering under the guidance of my psychiatrist.” She also acknowledged that one of her main issues with the drugs was how they affected her libido.
She wrote on Instagram: “I wanted to share a little mental health update as it’s been a while.. after 18 months of taking meds I’m now completely off my anxiety medication. It’s taken a few months of slowly tapering under the guidance of my psychiatrist.
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Relief, fear, and everything in between have been a real combination of emotions. I’ve experienced withdrawal symptoms, including headaches, blurry vision, blurry vision, aches and pains, and emotional rollercoaster. I’ve experienced days of rage, tears that I couldn’t hold back, and questions about whether I’m doing what I should…
“Living libido for the first time while on medication was one of the hardest things I ever had to deal with.” It significantly contributed to my decision to try life without them and felt disconnected from both my relationship and myself. I’m so appreciative of the assistance they gave me when I needed it, but I’ve come to the point where I want to see who I am without drugs.
Millie acknowledged that without the medication, she would feel “wobbly” and that she wouldn’t want to take them again.
She said: “The best way I can describe it is like having an injured leg and needing crutches. The crutches help you move through the world while you heal and do therapy, and over time you get stronger. Eventually, you don’t need them anymore but when you first take them away, you feel unsteady because you’d got used to relying on them. That’s exactly how it feels coming off medication. Right now, I feel a little wobbly, but also free.
Although it hasn’t been easy, I keep reminding myself that this is a transition that will pass. I am aware that my mental health toolkit contains medications that are useful, and that I would always take them if I needed them again.
I don’t think anyone talks about how difficult it can be to get off of their medications because I’m not advising anyone. I’m just pro meds. They came to my rescue when I struggled with panic and GAD. Please consult your doctor or psychiatrist for advice.
Fans expressed gratitude for sharing Millie in the comments, and another thanked her for being so open and honest. Xx”.
The reality tv star has always been open about her struggles with mental health and has admitted to having anxiety throughout her life. Mum of two daughters, Sienna, four, and Aurelia, three, Millie admitted that her anxiety deteriorated after having children, which led to the use of medication.
Source: Mirror
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