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I had a male friend,He had committed suicide,after interferon use.mow I am crying
Hello there,
I was unsure how to make a posting on your website in relation to interferon. I am just starting to do some research into this medicine and your websites have been very helpful.
I had a male friend, age 38 whom recently completed a 6 month course of peg Interferon for the treatment of Hepatitis C. He was looking forward to coming off the medication as he did not like the side effects - depression being one of them. He was then told he needed to do a further 6 months of treatment.
He then went missing for almost 2 weeks until his body was finally washed up. He had committed suicide. This was very out of character. We all knew that he had been down and depressed but had no idea he was low enough to commit suicide.
It was a very tragic and sad end to a young mans life. He has left behind a wife and son.
I can say for sure if it was this medication that caused this. It certainly seems to have coincided with this medication though. After reading all of the posts on your website and the research you have done, I can't say that I would recommend this medication to anyone!!!!!!!!!
lizza
I was unsure how to make a posting on your website in relation to interferon. I am just starting to do some research into this medicine and your websites have been very helpful.
I had a male friend, age 38 whom recently completed a 6 month course of peg Interferon for the treatment of Hepatitis C. He was looking forward to coming off the medication as he did not like the side effects - depression being one of them. He was then told he needed to do a further 6 months of treatment.
He then went missing for almost 2 weeks until his body was finally washed up. He had committed suicide. This was very out of character. We all knew that he had been down and depressed but had no idea he was low enough to commit suicide.
It was a very tragic and sad end to a young mans life. He has left behind a wife and son.
I can say for sure if it was this medication that caused this. It certainly seems to have coincided with this medication though. After reading all of the posts on your website and the research you have done, I can't say that I would recommend this medication to anyone!!!!!!!!!
lizza
Perhaps my rant about spammers should not have been posted in response to a post where the spammers crossed the lines so badly and used death as a tool. Now I feel bad.
But only for my own bad judgement, I should have picked a "tiny hairs" post to trash these guys.
Willow
But only for my own bad judgement, I should have picked a "tiny hairs" post to trash these guys.
Willow
I'm crying a bit little too now. It so is too sad maybe boo hoo hoo boo I and will fill better. Crybaby mikey
I enjoy them so MUCH!
they make me realize that high school kids aren't as cool as we were way back when - boy the internet has made a bunch of pansy babies who hide behind keyboards and think they are really hot Sh&t hasn't it?
i feel very much superior in all of my cool genes when I watch all the idiots come in and make fools of themselves, you know?
they make me realize that high school kids aren't as cool as we were way back when - boy the internet has made a bunch of pansy babies who hide behind keyboards and think they are really hot Sh&t hasn't it?
i feel very much superior in all of my cool genes when I watch all the idiots come in and make fools of themselves, you know?
Hi Lizzie,
I can't say I'm surprised by some of the replies you've received. There are a lot of jerks who hang out here. You see, it doesn't matter if your story is posted with a hidden agenda. The fact ,the story COULD be true. Hundreds, more likely thousands, in the US have ended their life while on INF. To bring this up is to recognize the truth.This is a very serious topic and should be addressed in an appropriate manner. There are obviously many here who do not understand the nature of a psychotic event. These crass fools even derided you for not reacting quicker to your friend's depression, as if it was your fault.
First off, depression caused by INF is reactionay, NOT situational. As such. it can change rapidly at any moment from deep depression to a psychotic event.
I've been there. Out of nowhere you find yourself being sucked into a vast black hole of depression to the point that it can become a dangerous and severe psychotic event. There is nothing you can do at this point. It is aqn out of body experience for many at this point. You can see what is happening to you but can't do anything to stop it from progressing.You know all the things that you should do to relieve the symptoms, but there is no will there to do it. This just adds to your feelings of helplessness. If you have never experienced an event such as this then you have no idea about the depths of despair INF can lead you to. I always tell people to watch their mood on tx closely because it can change rapidly. In the treatment algorithm suggested by Roche, if a patient mentions sucidal ideation, you stop tx immediately, and TAKE the patient to the emergency room ASAP. Unfortunatley this scenario rarely is played out.
So, if your story is true, accept my deepest condolences. and if it's not---no harm done as nothing you posted is out of the ordinary for IFN and people should be aware of all sides, even the ones that result in death.
Yours in truth,
Mr Liver
I can't say I'm surprised by some of the replies you've received. There are a lot of jerks who hang out here. You see, it doesn't matter if your story is posted with a hidden agenda. The fact ,the story COULD be true. Hundreds, more likely thousands, in the US have ended their life while on INF. To bring this up is to recognize the truth.This is a very serious topic and should be addressed in an appropriate manner. There are obviously many here who do not understand the nature of a psychotic event. These crass fools even derided you for not reacting quicker to your friend's depression, as if it was your fault.
First off, depression caused by INF is reactionay, NOT situational. As such. it can change rapidly at any moment from deep depression to a psychotic event.
I've been there. Out of nowhere you find yourself being sucked into a vast black hole of depression to the point that it can become a dangerous and severe psychotic event. There is nothing you can do at this point. It is aqn out of body experience for many at this point. You can see what is happening to you but can't do anything to stop it from progressing.You know all the things that you should do to relieve the symptoms, but there is no will there to do it. This just adds to your feelings of helplessness. If you have never experienced an event such as this then you have no idea about the depths of despair INF can lead you to. I always tell people to watch their mood on tx closely because it can change rapidly. In the treatment algorithm suggested by Roche, if a patient mentions sucidal ideation, you stop tx immediately, and TAKE the patient to the emergency room ASAP. Unfortunatley this scenario rarely is played out.
So, if your story is true, accept my deepest condolences. and if it's not---no harm done as nothing you posted is out of the ordinary for IFN and people should be aware of all sides, even the ones that result in death.
Yours in truth,
Mr Liver
I too want to extend my condolences for your loss. There are obviously many "mental" post side effects as well as during treatment in regard to this bio-therapy. Anyone could see this just by reading the many posts today. Psychotic Rage, Mental Fog, Impatience, etc. please find it in your heart to forgive those who may not be thinking clearly. Liz, there has been people who have posted and were not real, who have nothing better to do but clog up this forum with spam, but the possiblity always exists that you very well may be grieving the loss of a loved one and as the literature that comes with every injectable states: it is a fact that suicide has occurred to patients on therapy with no history of depression. Don't blame yourself.
Thanks Mr. Liver for pointing out a few truths.
Y
Thanks Mr. Liver for pointing out a few truths.
Y
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