Symptoms and self-care

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1. The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization 1 2 3 4 27

   By Healing, March 23, 2011   

   • waves
   • stabilisation
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   • KimMk
   • 13 hours ago

2. Reinstatement: About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms 1 2 3 4 6

   By Altostrata, October 8, 2012
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   • Jane318
   • Friday at 05:00 PM

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

   By mammaP, December 23, 2014   

   • suicide
   • suicidal ideation
   • 60 replies
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   • CharlieBrown
   • Thursday at 07:22 AM

4. Hypersensitivity and Kindling 1 2 3 4 6

   By Shep, September 1, 2022   

   • hypersensitivity
   • kindling
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   • Tigz91
   • September 8

5. Techniques for Managing an Adverse Drug Reaction or Cold Turkey Withdrawal

   By Scrountz, February 13, 2023   

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   • adverse reaction
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   • Ariel
   • July 31

6. Neuroemotions 1 2 3 4 16

   By Healing, March 30, 2011
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   • Pinkslippers
   • July 19

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

   By Altostrata, June 17, 2011
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   • Ariel
   • July 1

8. Tips to help sleep: so many of us have that awful withdrawal insomnia 1 2 3 4 25

   By Altostrata, March 16, 2011
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   • Onmyway
   • June 26

9. Recovery Playlists 1 2

   By getofflex, March 5, 2021
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   • Altostrata
   • April 20

10. Important topics about symptoms, including sleep problems

    By Altostrata, June 16, 2011
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    • N2deep
    • March 6

11. Dealing With Emotional Spirals 1 2 3 4

    By brassmonkey, November 16, 2016
    • 130 replies
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    • Gonzo
    • February 14

12. Free Stress Reduction Online Courses and Apps

    By vaseadude, November 2, 2012
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    • MochaMom
    • October 14, 2023

13. Read This First

    By Onmyway, April 6, 2023
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    • Onmyway
    • April 6, 2023

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

    By Altostrata, August 18, 2011   

    • neuro-emotions
    • anxiety
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      • self-blame
      • anger
      • rage
      • symptoms
      • symptom management
      • coping
    • 82 replies
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    • Withdrawingcipralex
    • December 25, 2022

15. Withdrawal dialogues & encouragement 1 2

    By Lilu, March 30, 2015
    • 52 replies
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    • ChessieCat
    • November 2, 2021

16. What is withdrawal syndrome? 1 2 3

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

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

    By Altostrata, February 6, 2013
    • 161 replies
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    • Prozack
    • 6 hours ago

18. Recovery comes! Just Wait!

    By CharlieBrown, June 11   

    • fluoxitine
    • venlafaxine
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      • suicide attempt
      • amytriptyline
      • tcas
      • ssris
      • anti-psychotics
      • patience
    • 5 replies
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    • CharlieBrown
    • Thursday at 09:55 AM

19. Stopping birth control after withdrawal due to depressive mood

    By owlduck, March 18, 2021
    • 2 replies
    • 283 views
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    • Farm24
    • Wednesday at 03:39 PM

20. Akathisia vs restlessness, anxiety, agitation 1 2 3 4 10

    By Altostrata, March 14, 2011   

    • akathisia
    • 347 replies
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    • Prozack
    • Tuesday at 01:57 PM

21. Apathy, anhedonia, emotional numbness, emotional anesthesia 1 2 3 4 35

    By Neuroplastic, June 7, 2011   

    • apathy
    • anhedonia
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      • demotivation
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    • 1.2k replies
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    • jon1
    • September 9

22. Serotonin Syndrome or Serotonin Toxicity 1 2 3

    By UnfoldingSky, July 8, 2012
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    • RyanL3w
    • September 7

23. Food sensitivities 1 2 3 4 7

    By Dani, September 17, 2013
    • 222 replies
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    • StDymphna
    • September 4

24. Brain scans - fMRI, QEEG, PET, or SPECT - for psychiatric problems 1 2 3

    By Altostrata, November 12, 2011
    • 86 replies
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    • margaretLO
    • September 3

25. Cipro, Levaquin, Azithromycin (Z-Pack), and other antibiotics 1 2 3 4 8

    By wdtony, August 22, 2011
    • 278 replies
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    • Hope2001
    • September 1

26. Early-morning waking - managing the morning cortisol spike 1 2 3 4 20

    By Altostrata, March 14, 2011   

    • cortisol
    • waking
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      • waking
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      • anxiety
      • panic
    • 719 replies
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    • missy27
    • August 31

27. Older female issues: perimenopause, menopause, and withdrawal 1 2 3 4 7

    By angie007, March 30, 2011
    • 231 replies
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    • Lojo585
    • August 28

28. Melatonin for sleep 1 2 3 4 8

    By Altostrata, April 7, 2011
    • 258 replies
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    • NathanR
    • August 27

29. Tremors, shaking, body vibration, internal trembling 1 2 3 4

    By Shanti, November 17, 2011
    • 119 replies
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    • Lojo585
    • August 27

30. Symptoms of high acetylcholine

    By Pzen, March 21, 2018
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    • Barry2954
    • August 24

31. Delayed gastric emptying or slow digestion (gastroparesis) 1 2 3

    By O2bhappy, July 9, 2016
    • 107 replies
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    • Estman
    • August 23

32. No Gag/ cough reflex

    By Kristyb1130, March 27, 2023
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    • Farm24
    • August 22

33. Migraine, headache, neck ache / pain and head pressure 1 2 3 4 6

    By squirrel, April 17, 2011
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    • Myrdin
    • August 18

34. Bowel problems and constipation

    By icequeen, January 10, 2019
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    • sandman79
    • August 16

35. King of supplements: Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) 1 2 3 4 14

    By Altostrata, March 14, 2011
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    • StrangeSQ
    • August 16

36. Dream while awake? Sleep paralysis, hypnogogic hallucinations, sleep-state misperception 1 2

    By Phil, September 22, 2011
    • 63 replies
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    • ArthurDaly
    • August 15