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
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   • ChessieCat
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2. The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization

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   By Healing, March 23, 2011   

   • waves
   • stabilisation
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     • windows
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   • Tom37
   • Yesterday at 05:26 AM

3. Neuro-emotions

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   By Healing, March 30, 2011   

   • spiraling emotions
   • lexapro
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     • lexapro
     • lability
     • emotional instability
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   • Rezten
   • December 12

4. 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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   • Monkeymind
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5. For those who are feeling desperate or suicidal

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   By mammaP, December 23, 2014
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   • Bridgetini
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6. About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms

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   By Altostrata, October 8, 2012
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   • Blandell
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7. Dealing With Emotional Spirals

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   By brassmonkey, November 16, 2016
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   • mariella
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8. What is withdrawal syndrome?

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   By Altostrata, June 16, 2011
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   • Altostrata
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9. Important topics about tests, supplements, treatments, diet

   By Altostrata, June 17, 2011
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   • ChessieCat
   • August 7, 2017

10. Withdrawal dialogues & encouragement

    By Lilu, March 30, 2015   

    • talking doctor withdrawal
    • encouragement coping
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    • gigi63
    • April 16, 2017

11. Important topics about symptoms, including sleep problems

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

12. Cholesterol, high blood pressure & antidepressants

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    By Nikki, March 31, 2012
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    • ChessieCat
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13. Cipro, Levaquin, Azithromycin (Z-Pack), and other antibiotics

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    By wdtony, August 22, 2011   

    • antibiotics
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    • ChessieCat
    • 1 hour ago

14. Cannabis, marijuana, THC, and CBD or Hemp oil

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    By Wildflower0214 , January 19, 2015
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    • Annesj
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15. Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD)

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    By spidey, June 30, 2013   

    • restless leg syndrome
    • nerve damage
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    • Rbvdk
    • 14 hours ago

16. Anhedonia, apathy, demotivation, emotional numbness

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    By Neuroplastic, June 7, 2011   

    • apathy
    • anhedonia
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      • apathy
      • anhedonia
      • demotivation
      • emotional anesthesia
      • emotional numbness
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    • Zeipii
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17. Avoiding PTSD

    By Evoldnahturt, 18 hours ago
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    • Evoldnahturt
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18. Ladies, please anyone recovered from PMS/PMDD

    By wanttosurvive, October 31   

    • premenstrual syndrome
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    • ChessieCat
    • Yesterday at 09:37 PM

19. Intrusive repetitive song symptom or ear worms

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    By Alua, June 22, 2015
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    • VincentV
    • Yesterday at 07:41 PM

20. Question about metabolism of Depakote and Baclofen during tapers

    By Chziime, yesterday at 02:57 AM
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    • Chziime
    • Yesterday at 02:57 AM

21. A vegetarian diet during withdrawal

    By KarenB, May 16, 2017
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    • bubbles
    • Yesterday at 12:38 AM
22. Christmas stress = WD in full swing?

    Topic was merged with TedB: Am I dumb or what?

23. Oat straw

    By SouthernFreeze, June 17, 2014
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    • ChessieCat
    • Sunday at 01:23 AM

24. Swallowing and throat problems

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    By Maybe, August 2, 2011   

    • swallowing
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    • Rezten
    • Sunday at 12:46 AM

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

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    By Altostrata, June 2, 2012
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    • SadDad88
    • Saturday at 05:31 AM
26. ascfgdxz: Took my first ever pill today. Should I stop? Would love help, thanks

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27. 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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    • JackieDecides
    • Friday at 02:19 PM
28. A Small Warning About Naturopaths

    Topic was merged with rainbowsmilingrock: Stuck on Cipralex

29. Skin and bone issues

    Topic was merged with Jeremy1069: SSRIs

30. Waking with panic or anxiety - managing cortisol spikes

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    By Altostrata, March 14, 2011   

    • cortisol
    • waking
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    • Rachellynn
    • Friday at 04:31 AM

31. Irregular heartbeats, palpitations, tachycardia, bradycardia

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    By peggy, March 6, 2012
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    • Kittygiggles
    • Friday at 04:20 AM

32. Is it always going to be like this?

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    By Nickie, April 5, 2012
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    • Dylanmatthew
    • Friday at 02:27 AM

33. Tremors, shaking, body vibration, internal trembling

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    By Shanti, November 17, 2011
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    • Windsor77
    • Thursday at 07:43 PM
34. Dropping sensation

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35. Binaural Beats and Isochronic Tones for Depression, Anxiety and Recovery

    By Equanimity, October 26, 2013   

    • anxiety
    • depression
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      • binaural beats
      • anxiety relief
      • depression relief
      • using sound
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      • meditation help
      • help for anxiety
      • help for sadness
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    • Tattycorum
    • December 11

36. Neuroplasticity and limbic retraining

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    By Healing, April 10, 2011
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    • Ibnabu
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