Symptoms and self-care

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1. Tips to help sleep: so many of us have that awful withdrawal insomnia 1 2 3 4 22

   By Altostrata, March 16, 2011
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   • Chompoo
   • Monday at 11:15 PM

2. Hypersensitivity and Kindling

   By Shep, September 1, 2022   

   • hypersensitivity
   • kindling
   • 19 replies
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   • NardilTime
   • Monday at 04:37 PM

3. Dealing With Emotional Spirals 1 2 3 4

   By brassmonkey, November 16, 2016
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   • Heath
   • May 15

4. The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization 1 2 3 4 19

   By Healing, March 23, 2011   

   • waves
   • stabilisation
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   • HugHK
   • May 12

5. Neuro-emotions 1 2 3 4 16

   By Healing, March 30, 2011   

   • lability
   • shame
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     • shame
     • regret
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     • guilt
     • anger
     • rage
     • fear
     • terror
     • anxiety
     • memories
     • symptoms
   • 540 replies
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   • Gigi66
   • May 4

6. Important topics about tests, supplements, treatments, diet 1 2

   By Altostrata, June 17, 2011
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   • tsranga
   • May 2

7. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Free Online Course

   By Onmyway, April 7
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   • Onmyway
   • April 7

8. Read This First

   By Onmyway, April 6
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   • Onmyway
   • April 6

9. About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms 1 2 3 4 5

   By Altostrata, October 8, 2012
   • 165 replies
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   • DazzlingCold
   • March 16

10. Techniques for Managing an Adverse Drug Reaction or Cold Turkey Withdrawal

    By Scrountz, February 13   

    • cold turkey
    • adverse reaction
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      • cold turkey
      • adverse reaction
      • coping
    • 1 reply
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    • Onmyway
    • February 13

11. Non-drug techniques to cope with emotional symptoms 1 2 3

    By Altostrata, August 18, 2011   

    • neuro-emotions
    • anxiety
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      • anxiety
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      • meditation
      • crying
      • weeping
      • weepiness
      • self-blame
      • anger
      • rage
      • symptoms
      • symptom management
      • coping
    • 82 replies
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    • Withdrawingcipralex
    • December 25, 2022

12. For those who are feeling desperate or suicidal 1 2

    By mammaP, December 23, 2014   

    • suicide
    • suicidal ideation
    • 57 replies
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    • Joey805
    • September 5, 2022

13. Withdrawal dialogues & encouragement 1 2

    By Lilu, March 30, 2015   

    • encouragement coping
    • 52 replies
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    • ChessieCat
    • November 2, 2021

14. What is withdrawal syndrome? 1 2 3

    By Altostrata, June 16, 2011
    • 91 replies
    • 98.6k views
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    • Altostrata
    • June 12, 2020

15. Important topics about symptoms, including sleep problems

    By Altostrata, June 16, 2011
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    • Altostrata
    • June 16, 2011

16. Dizziness, vertigo, light-headedness, rocking or swaying sensations 1 2 3 4 13

    By squirrel, May 29, 2011
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    • AmitV
    • Thursday at 10:01 PM

17. Ashwagandha herb for anxiety, stress and toxic overload 1 2

    By BentBuddha, July 30, 2013   

    • ashwagandha
    • 62 replies
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    • guile2
    • Thursday at 12:36 AM

18. Paresthesia: pins & needles, numbness, tingling, burning sensations aka neuropathy 1 2 3 4 9

    By angie007, August 7, 2011
    • 308 replies
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    • FeralCatman
    • Thursday at 12:33 AM

19. SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction as an adverse effect

    By serotonin, July 4, 2011
    • 19 replies
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    • manymoretodays
    • Wednesday at 03:43 PM

20. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide NAD

    By UnfoldingSky, April 24, 2014
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    • thereishope33
    • Monday at 07:32 PM

21. No longer enjoy music

    By Thorin, November 10, 2022   

    • music
    • taper
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      • taper
      • lurasidone
      • latuda
      • clonazepam
    • 3 replies
    • 261 views
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    • Thorin
    • Monday at 12:21 PM

22. L-Theanine for anxiety, insomnia 1 2 3

    By Nadia, August 7, 2011
    • 92 replies
    • 31.9k views
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    • Dee12h
    • Monday at 03:39 AM

23. Early-morning waking - managing the morning cortisol spike 1 2 3 4 20

    By Altostrata, March 14, 2011   

    • cortisol
    • waking
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      • waking
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      • panic
    • 698 replies
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    • Heath
    • Sunday at 04:05 PM

24. Can progesterone & other hormones help people heal from psychiatric drug withdrawal?

    By Zyprexa19, May 16, 2019
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    • Dee12h
    • May 26

25. DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)

    By Altostrata, July 9, 2011
    • 18 replies
    • 15k views
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    • smatt
    • May 25

26. Magnesium, nature's calcium channel blocker 1 2 3 4 17

    By Altostrata, October 7, 2011
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    • Altostrata
    • May 25

27. Alcohol: wine and beer 1 2 3 4 7

    By squirrel, August 7, 2011
    • 243 replies
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    • Giuly88
    • May 24

28. How psychiatric drugs remodel your brain 1 2 3

    By Rhiannon, August 30, 2011
    • 92 replies
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    • Chompoo
    • May 24

29. Probiotics and gut health 1 2 3 4 5

    By Altostrata, September 20, 2011
    • 159 replies
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    • savinggrace
    • May 22

30. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid or ascorbate) 1 2

    By Altostrata, March 14, 2011
    • 62 replies
    • 10.6k views
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    • Chompoo
    • May 19

31. Brain fog: blank mind, comprehension, concentration cognitive and memory problems 1 2 3 4 11

    By Denstar51, March 30, 2011
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    • zepedroj
    • May 18

32. Don't waste your money on Truehope, The Road Back, Point of Return, Label Me Sane, Hardy Nutritionals 1 2 3 4

    By whimsy, July 14, 2012   

    • nutrition
    • vitamins
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      • nutrition
      • vitamins
      • minerals
      • nutrient deficiency
      • health
      • mental health
      • micronutrients
    • 119 replies
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    • Altostrata
    • May 17

33. Ways to cope with daily anxiety 1 2 3

    By poodlebell, August 3, 2011   

    • anxiety
    • anxiety attacks
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      • anxiety attacks
      • anxiety relief
      • panic attack
      • panic
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      • vision problems
      • dp/dr
      • depersonalization
      • depersonalisation
      • derealization
      • symptoms
      • symptom management
    • 104 replies
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    • Giuly88
    • May 17

34. Low-dose naltrexone - LDN anyone? 1 2

    By Apple123, February 20, 2014   

    • Cymbalta
    • SRNI
    • 70 replies
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    • Escitalopram21
    • May 16

35. Immediate adverse reactions to an antidepressant or within a few doses? How long for recovery? 1 2 3 4 5

    By Altostrata, March 17, 2013   

    • immediate adr
    • 174 replies
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    • Chompoo
    • May 15

36. Food sensitivities 1 2 3 4 6

    By Dani, September 17, 2013
    • 196 replies
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    • Lenaf
    • May 15