Symptoms and self-care

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

   By Healing, March 23, 2011   

   • waves
   • stabilisation
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     • stabilisation
     • windows
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   • emilie
   • October 16

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

   By Altostrata, October 8, 2012
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   • Albert
   • October 14

3. What is withdrawal syndrome? 1 2 3

   By Altostrata, June 16, 2011
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   • Altostrata
   • June 12

4. Neuro-emotions 1 2 3 4 13

   By Healing, March 30, 2011   

   • lability
   • emotional instability
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     • emotional instability
     • shame
     • regret
     • self-criticism
     • guilt
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   • M1111
   • Thursday at 03:21 PM

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

   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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   • MissyE
   • January 8

6. Important topics about symptoms, including sleep problems

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

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

   By Altostrata, June 17, 2011
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   • Bruci
   • October 8

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

   By mammaP, December 23, 2014   

   • suicide
   • suicidal ideation
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   • Katy398
   • August 1

9. Dealing With Emotional Spirals 1 2 3

   By brassmonkey, November 16, 2016
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   • jordidog
   • October 2

10. Withdrawal dialogues & encouragement 1 2

    By Lilu, March 30, 2015   

    • talking doctor withdrawal
    • encouragement coping
    • 45 replies
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    • SolarPlexus
    • January 29

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

    By brassmonkey, July 5
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    • ChessieCat
    • November 15

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

    By Altostrata, March 14, 2011   

    • cortisol
    • waking
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    • Estman
    • June 15

13. PSSD Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction 1 2 3 4 28

    By Altostrata, March 16, 2011   

    • pssd
    • antidepressants
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      • antidepressants
      • prozac
      • clomipramine
      • sexual dysfunction
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    • CCFB
    • October 23

14. Weight gain, weight loss, appetite changes, hunger 1 2 3 4 10

    By Neuroplastic, April 30, 2011   

    • lexapro
    • anxiety
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      • lexapro
      • anxiety
      • fatigue
    • 353 replies
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    • Istm
    • November 16

15. Magnesium, nature's calcium channel blocker 1 2 3 4 15

    By Altostrata, October 7, 2011   

    • good results
    • 525 replies
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    • ChessieCat
    • Thursday at 08:50 PM

16. King of supplements: Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) 1 2 3 4 12

    By Altostrata, March 14, 2011
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    • Kindler
    • November 22

17. Apathy, anhedonia, emotional numbness, emotional anesthesia 1 2 3 4 16

    By Neuroplastic, June 7, 2011   

    • apathy
    • anhedonia
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      • anhedonia
      • demotivation
      • emotional anesthesia
      • emotional numbness
    • 564 replies
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    • manymoretodays
    • November 25

18. Tips to help sleep: so many of us have that awful withdrawal insomnia 1 2 3 4 21

    By Altostrata, March 16, 2011
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    • morgana
    • November 24

19. Inner ear problems and drugs that can damage ears

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

20. Shortness of breath and other breathing issues 1 2 3 4

    By Shanti, November 2, 2011
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    • NoMoreLexapro
    • May 16

21. Akathisia vs restlessness, anxiety, agitation 1 2 3 4 7

    By Altostrata, March 14, 2011   

    • akathisia
    • 243 replies
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    • hennie86
    • June 2

22. Brain zaps 1 2 3 4 5

    By Punarbhava, May 7, 2011
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    • Altostrata
    • July 25

23. Digestive problems: nausea, diarrhoea, bloating, GERD 1 2 3 4 11

    By alexjuice, July 9, 2011
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    • AlaskanGlacier
    • September 6

24. Derealization or Depersonalization (DR and DP) 1 2 3 4 10

    By squirrel, March 27, 2011
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    • Edmunds
    • October 13

25. Valerian root

    By Punarbhava, June 16, 2011
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    • brassmonkey
    • August 30

26. Melatonin for sleep 1 2 3 4 7

    By Altostrata, April 7, 2011
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    • Starboy17
    • October 6

27. Taurine (L-taurine amino acid) 1 2 3 4

    By dalsaan, July 21, 2012
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    • notalwaysso
    • May 22, 2017

28. One theory of antidepressant withdrawal syndrome 1 2 3 4 5

    By Altostrata, May 25, 2011
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    • crashcourse
    • May 16

29. Folic acid, folate, L-methylfolate, and Deplin (vitamin B9) 1 2 3 4

    By Crocus, October 15, 2011
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    • manymoretodays
    • May 19, 2019

30. Birth control pills and other hormonal birth control 1 2 3 4 10

    By Soul, September 23, 2011
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    • bottlehalffull
    • December 17, 2019

31. Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) 1 2 3 4 5

    By spidey, June 30, 2013   

    • restless leg syndrome
    • nerve damage
    • 158 replies
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    • Bethechange2020
    • November 25

32. Urination and bladder issues (male and female) 1 2 3 4 6

    By liannep77, March 30, 2012
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    • emilie
    • August 13

33. Brain Fog: Blank mind, comprehension, concentration cognitive and memory problems 1 2 3 4 8

    By Denstar51, March 30, 2011
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    • ChessieCat
    • November 22

34. Paresthesia: pins & needles, numbness, tingling, burning sensations aka neuropathy 1 2 3 4 8

    By angie007, August 7, 2011
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    • Altostrata
    • November 23

35. Alpha-Stim, Fisher Wallace Sota Biotuner, PoNS, & similar "brain stimulation" devices 1 2 3 4 9

    By meistersinger, May 13, 2012
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    • Artistic1
    • July 29

36. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) 1 2 3

    By Phil, July 3, 2011
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    • Faithgrl
    • June 23