[**KeLLy]

began using Phentermine 37.5mg in October 2004. I really loved how it curbed my appetite and it also gave me such a "euphoric" feeling. I only had to use it for about 4 months to come down to my goal weight. I started using it again a few months ago to assist me in taking off a few pounds that I gained over the holidays. I really like the feeling phentermine gives me the first week of taking it, but then my body builds up immunity to it and it is not as effective after that week. So I try to cycle it.. (1-2 months on, and 1 month off). I really dont like to become dependent on any type of medication, so I'd rather not stay on something long-term. My question is: Has anyone ever experienced mild depression after discontinuing phentermine? I have been off of it for about one week and I feel zero energy, mild depression, and massive hunger! I feel hungry all the time, even after I eat! This may also be due to depression. Has anyone ever experienced the same thing?

Before Phentermine:155lbs (Oct 2004)
After Phentermine: 110lbs (April 2005)
Current Weight: 120lbs
Goal Weight: 115lbs

[Frano]

No not depression, I feel like a truck hit me and have absolutely no energy pure yuck.Not too too hungry though.

[dan-termine]

I have been on for almost 2 months. A week ago I missed a dose. By mid-morning and until I got home from work to take a half-pill I (also) felt like I was hit by a truck. Then after the half-pill, I was OK.

[sweetlynumb]

Hi, I recently posted about my issues with psychological addiction to phen; I found myself taking increasingly larger doses of phentermine to get the same effects and it has been a very negative experience. (If you click on my username in this comment, it will take you to my profile, and there's a link to "view recent posts" towards the top, right hand side if you are interested in reading that post.)

I just wanted to comment and say mild depression can my a psychological withdrawal symptom or a temporary physical effect from the change in the level of chemicals in your brain, but should go away after a few days as your body adjusts to the phen leaving and being gone. I would really recommend talking to a doctor (even if you don't want to tell them you used phen, talk to them about depression) if you find the depression continues or worsens, there are a variety of treatment options for depression ranging from prescription medications to simple lifestyle changes to talk therapy, any one of these things might help you. If you don't want to see a doctor but still struggle with depression there are lots of resources online offering suggestions and support. Unless you experience major depression or severe changes in your mood or thinking, I'd give it a few days to let the phentermine leave your system, you may feel fine after a couple rough days and not really need any additional help w/ the depression. I'm not trying to sound like I'm lecturing you in anyway, just hoping to be helpful... psychological addiction to phentermine is possible and from my experience I can say you really don't want to go down that road. Best of luck to you, hope you're feeling better soon!