Symptoms and self-care

1,397 topics in this forum

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

   By mammaP, December 23, 2014   

   • suicide
   • suicidal ideation
   • 53 replies
   • 24.4k views
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   • EternalEmbrace
   • Sunday at 11:31 AM

2. Are We There Yet? How Long Is Withdrawal Going To Take?

   By brassmonkey, July 5, 2020
   • 33 replies
   • 5.8k views
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   • ryan1982
   • January 7

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

   By Altostrata, October 8, 2012
   • 145 replies
   • 95.1k views
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   • Manati
   • January 7

4. The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization 1 2 3 4 15

   By Healing, March 23, 2011   

   • waves
   • stabilisation
   • (and 1 more)

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     • waves
     • stabilisation
     • windows
   • 528 replies
   • 158.5k views
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   • Carolina
   • January 5

5. Neuro-emotions 1 2 3 4 13

   By Healing, March 30, 2011   

   • lability
   • emotional instability
   • (and 4 more)

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     • lability
     • emotional instability
     • shame
     • regret
     • self-criticism
     • guilt
   • 460 replies
   • 73.3k views
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   • RickyIsHealing
   • December 15, 2020

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

   By Altostrata, June 17, 2011
   • 57 replies
   • 35.4k views
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   • Bruci
   • October 8, 2020

7. Dealing With Emotional Spirals 1 2 3

   By brassmonkey, November 16, 2016
   • 97 replies
   • 20.3k views
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   • jordidog
   • October 2, 2020

8. What is withdrawal syndrome? 1 2 3

   By Altostrata, June 16, 2011
   • 91 replies
   • 78k views
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   • Altostrata
   • June 12, 2020

9. Withdrawal dialogues & encouragement 1 2

   By Lilu, March 30, 2015   

   • talking doctor withdrawal
   • encouragement coping
   • 45 replies
   • 16.1k views
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   • SolarPlexus
   • January 29, 2020

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

    By Altostrata, August 18, 2011   

    • neuro-emotions
    • anxiety
    • (and 10 more)

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      • neuro-emotions
      • anxiety
      • fear
      • emotional spirals
      • shame
      • guilt
      • self-criticism
      • meditation
      • crying
      • weeping
      • weepiness
      • self-blame
    • 73 replies
    • 61.1k views
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    • MissyE
    • January 8, 2020

11. Important topics about symptoms, including sleep problems

    By Altostrata, June 16, 2011
    • 0 replies
    • 36.4k views
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    • Altostrata
    • June 16, 2011

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    By Puglet, Tuesday at 02:49 PM
    • 2 replies
    • 46 views
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    • Puglet
    • 17 hours ago

13. Irritable bowel syndrome: Gut bacteria and what you can do 1 2

    By Altostrata, May 27, 2012
    • 50 replies
    • 6.5k views
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    • manymoretodays
    • 22 hours ago

14. Fasting 1 2

    By BentBuddha, March 14, 2012
    • 58 replies
    • 19.7k views
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    • Malon
    • Tuesday at 06:03 PM

15. Mindset

    By Calmseeker, January 5
    • 2 replies
    • 58 views
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    • Onmyway
    • Tuesday at 12:15 PM

16. Alcohol and beer 1 2 3 4 6

    By squirrel, August 7, 2011
    • 193 replies
    • 36k views
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    • Onmyway
    • Tuesday at 12:09 PM

17. What is going on?

    By Laughing, January 4
    • 3 replies
    • 141 views
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    • Onmyway
    • Tuesday at 12:07 PM

18. Beware of Kratom

    By simack, March 16, 2017
    • 22 replies
    • 2.3k views
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    • MoreMeditateLessMedicate
    • Monday at 07:15 PM

19. Early-morning waking - managing the morning cortisol spike 1 2 3 4 19

    By Altostrata, March 14, 2011   

    • cortisol
    • waking
    • 656 replies
    • 156.1k views
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    • tsranga
    • Monday at 03:56 AM

20. Flu shots and other vaccines 1 2

    By mtnbkr, September 23, 2013   

    • taper
    • withdrawal
    • (and 1 more)

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      • taper
      • withdrawal
      • flu shot
    • 58 replies
    • 9.4k views
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    • getofflex
    • Friday at 02:35 PM

21. Hearing is affected?

    By Stormstrong, January 14
    • 1 reply
    • 43 views
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    • icequeen
    • Friday at 05:34 AM

22. Healing during Winter.. (A setback?)

    By Sophiaaa, January 14   

    • winter
    • setback
    • (and 2 more)

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      • winter
      • setback
      • prozac
      • windows and waves
    • 3 replies
    • 68 views
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    • Sophiaaa
    • January 15

23. Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)

    By Leila, January 14   

    • pain
    • nerve pain
    • (and 1 more)

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      • pain
      • nerve pain
      • muscle pain
    • 0 replies
    • 38 views
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    • Leila
    • January 14

24. Blood circulation and antipsychotics

    By risperdalhater, November 21, 2018   

    • circulation
    • antipsychotics
    • (and 6 more)

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      • circulation
      • antipsychotics
      • abilify
      • risperdal
      • haldol
      • haloperidol
      • risperidone
      • aripiprazole
    • 3 replies
    • 361 views
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    • cleopatra
    • January 14

25. Coronavirus / covid and psychiatric drug tapering & withdrawal 1 2 3 4 6

    By sunnysideup69, March 13, 2020
    • 201 replies
    • 6.4k views
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    • Shep
    • January 14

26. Dizziness, vertigo, light-headedness, rocking or swaying sensations 1 2 3 4 11

    By squirrel, May 29, 2011
    • 371 replies
    • 38.5k views
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    • Patti2057
    • January 13

27. Wanting Advice for Treating Severe Muscle Tension (in Back) Following Lexapro Taper Completion

    By Iowan, January 6
    • 9 replies
    • 148 views
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    • Iowan
    • January 12

28. Reframe stress to become more resilient

    By Nadia, June 3, 2014   

    • stress
    • 5 replies
    • 2.2k views
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    • getofflex
    • January 11

29. That acid reflux pill may be causing your health problems 1 2 3 4

    By Altostrata, June 28, 2012
    • 131 replies
    • 27.4k views
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    • Halcyon
    • January 11

30. Antihistamines for withdrawal insomnia (diphenhydramine, doxylamine, hydroxyzine) 1 2 3

    By Altostrata, June 2, 2012
    • 73 replies
    • 23.1k views
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    • Bobblehead
    • January 10

31. Did antidepressant reinstatement work for you? 1 2 3

    By ajay, July 12, 2011
    • 92 replies
    • 35k views
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    • tryingtosurvive330
    • January 10

32. "Change the channel" - dealing with cognitive symptoms 1 2

    By Altostrata, July 13, 2011
    • 57 replies
    • 9.1k views
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    • TheUglyWithdrawal
    • January 9

33. Deep emotional pain and crying spells, spontaneous weeping 1 2

    By Lilu, July 10, 2014
    • 62 replies
    • 32.9k views
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    • Prozack
    • January 8

34. Melatonin for sleep 1 2 3 4 7

    By Altostrata, April 7, 2011
    • 221 replies
    • 58.4k views
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    • hennie86
    • January 8

35. Protracted Withdrawal or PAWS (post-acute withdrawal syndrome) - How long does it last? 1 2 3 4 5

    By squirrel, June 6, 2011   

    • paws
    • 152 replies
    • 32.8k views
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    • DaBro
    • January 6

36. Tardive dyskinesia, dyskinesia, dystonia or involuntary movements 1 2 3 4 5

    By Altostrata, February 6, 2013
    • 146 replies
    • 17k views
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    • Roxane
    • January 5