Symptoms and self-care

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1. The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization

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   By Healing, March 23, 2011   

   • waves
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2. About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms

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   By Altostrata, October 8, 2012
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3. Neuro-emotions

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   By Healing, March 30, 2011   

   • lability
   • emotional instability
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     • emotional instability
     • shame
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4. What is withdrawal syndrome?

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   By Altostrata, June 16, 2011
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5. 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
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     • emotional spirals
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6. Important topics about symptoms, including sleep problems

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

   By Altostrata, June 17, 2011
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   • BfromNJ
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8. 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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9. Are We There Yet? How Long is Withdrawal Going to Take?

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   By brassmonkey, May 21, 2018
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   • Heal95
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10. Dealing With Emotional Spirals

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    By brassmonkey, November 16, 2016
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11. Withdrawal dialogues & encouragement

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    By Lilu, March 30, 2015   

    • talking doctor withdrawal
    • encouragement coping
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    • Altostrata
    • March 31

12. Waking with panic or anxiety - managing the morning cortisol spike

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    By Altostrata, March 14, 2011   

    • cortisol
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    • Lionheart
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13. PSSD Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction

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    By Altostrata, March 16, 2011   

    • pssd
    • antidepressants
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      • antidepressants
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    • Shar244
    • Tuesday at 07:46 PM

14. Weight gain, weight loss, appetite changes, hunger

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    By Neuroplastic, April 30, 2011   

    • lexapro
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    • Frogie
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15. Magnesium, nature's calcium channel blocker

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    By Altostrata, October 7, 2011   

    • good results
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    • nick1990
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16. King of supplements: Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil)

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    By Altostrata, March 14, 2011
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    • Leean
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17. Inner ear problems + Drugs that can damage ears

    By Punarbhava, May 6, 2011
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    • Junglechicken
    • November 4, 2015

18. Anhedonia, apathy, demotivation, emotional numbness

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    By Neuroplastic, June 7, 2011   

    • apathy
    • anhedonia
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      • emotional anesthesia
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    • Tanha
    • Friday at 07:02 AM

19. 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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    • Rachellynn
    • March 17

20. Shortness of breath and other breathing issues

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    By Shanti, November 2, 2011
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    • gardenlady
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21. Brain zaps

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    By Punarbhava, May 7, 2011
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    • BfromNJ
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22. Valerian root

    By Punarbhava, June 16, 2011
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    • emilie
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23. Digestive problems: nausea, diarrhoea, bloating, GERD

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    By alexjuice, July 9, 2011
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    • manny03
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24. Derealization or Depersonalization (DR and DP)

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    By squirrel, March 27, 2011
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25. Akathisia vs restlessness, anxiety, agitation

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    By Altostrata, March 14, 2011   

    • akathisia
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    • Jordgoode21
    • Wednesday at 08:56 AM

26. Melatonin for sleep

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    By Altostrata, April 7, 2011
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    • papaloapan
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27. Folic acid, folate, L-methylfolate, and Deplin (vitamin B9)

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    By Crocus, October 15, 2011
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    • papaloapan
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28. Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD)

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    By spidey, June 30, 2013   

    • restless leg syndrome
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    • Altostrata
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29. Urination and bladder issues (male and female)

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    By liannep77, March 30, 2012
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    • India
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30. One theory of antidepressant withdrawal syndrome

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    By Altostrata, May 25, 2011
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31. PMS, PMDD, and menstrual cycle issues during withdrawal and after

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    By DSN13, April 18, 2012
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    • KMart95
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32. Brain Fog: Blank mind, comprehension, cognitive and memory problems

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    By Denstar51, March 30, 2011
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    • RandyJames
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33. Alpha-Stim, Fisher Wallace Sota Biotuner, PoNS, and similar devices

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    By meistersinger, May 13, 2012
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    • nixy
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34. Taurine (L-taurine amino acid)

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    By dalsaan, July 21, 2012
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    • notalwaysso
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35. Paresthesia: Pins & Needles, Numbness, Tingling, Burning Sensations aka Neuropathy

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    By angie007, August 7, 2011
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    • Kittygiggles
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36. N-acetylcysteine (NAC)

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    By Phil, July 3, 2011
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    • Ryder
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