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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     • windows
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   • Onmyway
   • February 19

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

   By Altostrata, October 8, 2012
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   • ChessieCat
   • March 29

3. What is withdrawal syndrome? 1 2 3

   By Altostrata, June 16, 2011
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   • Altostrata
   • June 12, 2020

4. Neuro-emotions 1 2 3 4 14

   By Healing, March 30, 2011   

   • lability
   • emotional instability
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     • emotional instability
     • shame
     • regret
     • self-criticism
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   • Fallensoul
   • April 2

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
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     • self-criticism
     • meditation
     • crying
     • weeping
     • weepiness
     • self-blame
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   • MissyE
   • January 8, 2020

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, 2020

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

   By mammaP, December 23, 2014   

   • suicide
   • suicidal ideation
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   • EternalEmbrace
   • January 17

9. Dealing With Emotional Spirals 1 2 3

   By brassmonkey, November 16, 2016
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   • brassmonkey
   • March 15

10. Withdrawal dialogues & encouragement 1 2

    By Lilu, March 30, 2015   

    • talking doctor withdrawal
    • encouragement coping
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    • SolarPlexus
    • January 29, 2020

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

    By Altostrata, March 14, 2011   

    • cortisol
    • waking
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    • Altostrata
    • March 12

12. PSSD Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction 1 2 3 4 29

    By Altostrata, March 16, 2011   

    • pssd
    • antidepressants
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      • antidepressants
      • prozac
      • clomipramine
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    • anacleta
    • February 21

13. Weight gain, weight loss, appetite changes, hunger 1 2 3 4 11

    By Neuroplastic, April 30, 2011   

    • lexapro
    • anxiety
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      • anxiety
      • fatigue
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    • JesusSavemefromWD
    • January 22

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

    By Altostrata, October 7, 2011   

    • good results
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    • ChessieCat
    • March 30

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

    By Altostrata, March 14, 2011
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    • Ebee12058
    • March 28

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

    By Neuroplastic, June 7, 2011   

    • apathy
    • anhedonia
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      • demotivation
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    • brassmonkey
    • 6 hours ago

17. 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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    • Asi1309
    • December 28, 2020

18. Inner ear problems and drugs that can damage ears

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

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

    By Altostrata, March 14, 2011   

    • akathisia
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    • shambambo
    • February 17

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

    By Shanti, November 2, 2011
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    • NoMoreLexapro
    • May 16, 2020

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

    By squirrel, March 27, 2011
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    • Abdullah
    • March 20

22. Brain zaps 1 2 3 4 5

    By Punarbhava, May 7, 2011
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    • getofflex
    • March 27

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

    By alexjuice, July 9, 2011
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    • AlaskanGlacier
    • September 6, 2020

24. Melatonin for sleep 1 2 3 4 7

    By Altostrata, April 7, 2011
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    • hennie86
    • January 8

25. Valerian root

    By Punarbhava, June 16, 2011
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    • brassmonkey
    • August 30, 2020

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

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

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

    By Altostrata, May 25, 2011
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    • ChessieCat
    • March 13

28. 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

29. 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

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

    By spidey, June 30, 2013   

    • restless leg syndrome
    • nerve damage
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    • Bethechange2020
    • November 25, 2020

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

    By angie007, August 7, 2011
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    • tsranga
    • Saturday at 10:17 PM

32. Brain fog: blank mind, comprehension, concentration cognitive and memory problems 1 2 3 4 9

    By Denstar51, March 30, 2011
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    • hennie86
    • February 16

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

    By liannep77, March 30, 2012
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    • Healthanxiety101
    • Wednesday at 11:14 AM

34. 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, 2020

35. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) 1 2 3

    By Phil, July 3, 2011
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    • Hopela
    • March 29

36. Body temperature dysregulation: fever, chills, shivering, too hot, too cold, flashes, flushes 1 2 3 4

    By squirrel, June 6, 2011
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    • tsranga
    • January 21