Symptoms and self-care

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1. Are We There Yet? How Long is Withdrawal Going to Take?

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   By brassmonkey, May 21, 2018
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   • Nubl
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2. Dealing With Emotional Spirals

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   By brassmonkey, November 16, 2016
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   • eboyd
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3. About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms

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   By Altostrata, October 8, 2012
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   • thecowisback
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4. Neuro-emotions

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   By Healing, March 30, 2011   

   • lability
   • emotional instability
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     • lability
     • emotional instability
     • shame
     • regret
     • self-criticism
     • guilt
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   • Altostrata
   • February 9

5. For those who are feeling desperate or suicidal

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   By mammaP, December 23, 2014
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   • ChessieCat
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6. Important topics about symptoms, including sleep problems

   By Altostrata, June 16, 2011
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   • papaloapan
   • January 17

7. Non-drug techniques to cope with emotional symptoms

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   By Altostrata, August 18, 2011   

   • neuro-emotions
   • anxiety
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     • anxiety
     • fear
     • emotional spirals
     • shame
     • guilt
     • self-criticism
     • meditation
     • crying
     • weeping
     • weepiness
     • self-blame
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8. Important topics about tests, supplements, treatments, diet

   By Altostrata, June 17, 2011
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   • ChessieCat
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9. The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization

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   By Healing, March 23, 2011   

   • waves
   • stabilisation
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     • stabilisation
     • windows
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   • January 9

10. Withdrawal dialogues & encouragement

    By Lilu, March 30, 2015   

    • talking doctor withdrawal
    • encouragement coping
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    • papaloapan
    • December 20, 2018

11. What is withdrawal syndrome?

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    By Altostrata, June 16, 2011
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    • Altostrata
    • June 7, 2018

12. Auto immune diseases triggered by SSRI Withdrawal

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    By NoMeaning25, July 15, 2014
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    • Chuck83
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13. Gynecomastia aka man boobs

    By frasier23, February 13
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    • Chuck83
    • 4 hours ago

14. Mood-vs-Energy-vs-Intellect Waves

    By Want2Want2, 7 hours ago   

    • mood swings
    • emotional reactivity
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      • emotional reactivity
      • emotional side effects
      • emotional dysregulation
      • mood
      • energy
      • cognition
      • waves
      • thinking
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    • Want2Want2
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15. Erikka: Lexapro withdrawal and brain issues

    Topic was moved to forum Introductions and updates

16. To Help Insomnia

    Topic was merged with Tips to help sleep: so many of us have that awful withdrawal insomnia

17. Tips to help sleep: so many of us have that awful withdrawal insomnia

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    By Altostrata, March 16, 2011
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    • eboyd
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18. odd SSRI genito itchy/pins and needles side effect during taper

    Topic was merged with noearthlyfamily: micro taper schedule off of seroquel for dummies chart or table?

19. Antihistamines for withdrawal insomnia (diphenhydramine, doxylamine, hydroxyzine)

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    By Altostrata, June 2, 2012
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    • ChessieCat
    • Yesterday at 09:07 PM

20. Anyone tried the Vielight device?

    By Peachy, January 14
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    • Rachellynn
    • Yesterday at 03:10 PM

21. Derealization or Depersonalization (DR and DP)

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    By squirrel, March 27, 2011
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    • Nikola
    • Yesterday at 10:43 AM

22. Brain Fog: Blank mind, comprehension, cognitive and memory problems

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    By Denstar51, March 30, 2011
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    • needhelpguy
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23. Cipro, Levaquin, Azithromycin (Z-Pack), and other antibiotics

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    By wdtony, August 22, 2011   

    • antibiotics
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    • DMV64
    • Tuesday at 11:15 PM
24. Depersonalization/derealization

    Topic was merged with Derealization or Depersonalization (DR and DP)

25. Wellbutrin (bupropion) tapering - my daily survival routine during tapering

    By riverwithdrawal, Tuesday at 03:32 AM   

    • wellbutrin
    • bupropion
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      • bupropion
      • diet
      • restless leg syndrome
      • leg cramps
      • tremors
      • dehydration
      • tapering
      • daily route
      • withdrawal
      • supplements
      • digestive aids
      • asparagine
      • bcaa
      • amino acids
      • salmon oil
      • omega 3
      • fish oil
      • cocoa butter
      • chocolate
      • flaxseed oil
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    • riverwithdrawal
    • Tuesday at 03:32 AM
26. Allergy medicine and CBD gummies, are they okay to take while on lexapro?

    Topic was merged with Healedfromabove1: the "wall" phase after successfully tapering off Lexapro

27. partial dyslexia emerged during tapering

    Topic was merged with noearthlyfamily: micro taper schedule off of seroquel for dummies chart or table?

28. Alternative to Meds Center in Sedona, Arizona?

    By Luna, October 23, 2014
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    • Altostrata
    • Monday at 08:52 PM

29. How to get past inpatient hospital medication records

    By noearthlyfamily, Monday at 08:17 PM
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    • noearthlyfamily
    • Monday at 08:17 PM
30. The "Wall" Phase after successfully tapering off Lexapro

    Topic was moved to forum Introductions and updates

31. Shame, guilt, regret, and self-criticism

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    By Healing, May 11, 2011
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    • thecowisback
    • Sunday at 07:30 PM

32. Easing your way into meditation for a stressed-out nervous system

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    By Altostrata, June 23, 2011
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    • JackieDecides
    • Sunday at 03:01 PM

33. Thyroid symptoms: hypothyroid, Hashimoto's

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    By Karma, December 30, 2011
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    • Altostrata
    • Sunday at 06:47 AM

34. Inpatient center, clinic, or retreat for detox, rehab, recovery?

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    By Phil, November 5, 2011
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    • GiaK
    • Saturday at 10:16 PM

35. Saliva problems: dry mouth / xerostomia or increased salivation, drooling

    By katieb, August 12, 2015
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    • papaloapan
    • Saturday at 10:11 PM

36. Tardive dyskinesia or involuntary movements

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    By Altostrata, February 6, 2013
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    • Altostrata
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