Dabhob33 Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 Just now, Altostrata said: Is this anxiety different from anxiety felt at other times? Yes. I’ve been more active (yard work, etc). Really the only thing that’s different. I have also been really ruminating about anticipating restarting Benzo taper and wd. The longer I wait I think the more I obsess. I really am tired of laying on the couch, but have such fatigue. Been pushing. Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted May 17, 2018 Administrator Share Posted May 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Dabhob33 said: 8 - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops / omega / probiotic 9 - 450mg Lithium Laid on couch - anxiety Is this anxiety you feel after taking these drugs in the morning different from your anxiety at other times? If so, how? This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Altostrata said: Is this anxiety you feel after taking these drugs in the morning different from your anxiety at other times? If so, how? I’ve been waking up with high anxiety the last few days. But I have been sleeping better the last week(s). Noted on tomorrow’s report. Been taking valium and lithium consistently for a while now.so hesitant to say its the meds. Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted May 17, 2018 Administrator Share Posted May 17, 2018 Quote Is this anxiety you feel after taking these drugs in the morning different from your anxiety at other times? If so, how? This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 5/17/18 345 - woke 6 - woke - heavy anxiety 8 - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops / omega / probiotic 9 - 450mg Lithium 12 - lunch Talked with Liesbeth - she’s been through benzo taper. Going through wd now. Doing very well. Picked weeds - hot and agitated, depressed and anxious. Been having awful heartburn for last few weeks (not sure why I haven’t noted here until now). Heavy head 6 - dinner 7 - charlie baseball practice 9 - lithium 225mg 10 - 5.5mg valium 10 - sleep 5/18/18 12 - woke - anxious / feet achy - burning ( have been feeling this for a while but haven’t listed for some reason) - woke up periodically, very anxious 6 - persistent anxiety sensation in middle of chest and stomach Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 5/18/18 12 - woke - anxious / feet achy - burning ( have been feeling this for a while but haven’t listed for some reason) - woke up periodically, very anxious 6 - persistent anxiety sensation in middle of chest and stomach 8 - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops / omega / probiotic On couch this morning 9 - 450mg Lithium 11 - very agitated and achy all over / ruminating / very depressed 12 - lunch 1 - finished weeding 3 - picked up charlie from school Feeling physical pain all over body / agitation 4 - 325mg Tylenol 6 - watched movie with Charlie 9 - lithium 225mg 10 - 5.5mg valium 10 - sleep 1130 - woke in panic / 25mg doxylamine 5/19/18 Choppy sleep. Very anxious stomach and chest. Feeling hopeless. 2 - 12mg doxylamine Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 5/18/18 12 - woke - anxious / feet achy - burning ( have been feeling this for a while but haven’t listed for some reason) - woke up periodically, very anxious 6 - persistent anxiety sensation in middle of chest and stomach 8 - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops / omega / probiotic On couch this morning 9 - 450mg Lithium 11 - very agitated and achy all over / ruminating / very depressed 12 - lunch 1 - finished weeding 3 - picked up charlie from school Feeling physical pain all over body / agitation 4 - 325mg Tylenol 6 - watched movie with Charlie 9 - lithium 225mg 10 - 5.5mg valium 10 - sleep 1130 - woke in panic / 25mg doxylamine 5/19/18 Choppy sleep. Very anxious stomach and chest. Feeling hopeless. 2 - 12mg doxylamine Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 5/19/18 Choppy sleep. Very anxious stomach and chest. Feeling hopeless. 2 - 12mg doxylamine Insomnia is back 8 - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops / omega / probiotic On couch this morning 9 - 450mg Lithium 10 - son’s soccer game 12 - lunch - son’s soccer game 1 - subway 3 - tried napping - wake in panic after drifting off 6 - was able to nap for 30-60 mins 9 - lithium 225mg 10 - 5.5mg valium 10 - sleep 1130 - woke up in panic 5/20/18 2 - 12mg doxylamine Woke up sporadically throughout the night - heavy anxiety Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share Posted May 21, 2018 5/18/18 12 - woke - anxious / feet achy - burning ( have been feeling this for a while but haven’t listed for some reason) - woke up periodically, very anxious 6 - persistent anxiety sensation in middle of chest and stomach 8 - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops / omega / probiotic On couch this morning 9 - 450mg Lithium 11 - very agitated and achy all over / ruminating / very depressed 12 - lunch 1 - finished weeding 3 - picked up charlie from school Feeling physical pain all over body / agitation 4 - 325mg Tylenol 6 - watched movie with Charlie 9 - lithium 225mg 10 - 5.5mg valium 10 - sleep 1130 - woke in panic / 25mg doxylamine 5/19/18 Choppy sleep. Very anxious stomach and chest. Feeling hopeless. 2 - 12mg doxylamine Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share Posted May 21, 2018 5/20/18 2 - 12mg doxylamine Woke up sporadically throughout the night - heavy anxiety 8 - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops / omega / probiotic On couch this morning 9 - 450mg Lithium Very anxious all morning / depressed 12 - lunch 1 - 162mg Tylenol 2 - signed up for Rec center 3 - talked with robin 4 - Bill came over - Panera - heavy head and anxious stomach 9 - lithium 225mg 10 - 5.5mg valium 10 - sleep 5/21/18 345 - woke - very anxious 6 - woke - anxious Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 5/18/18 12 - woke - anxious / feet achy - burning ( have been feeling this for a while but haven’t listed for some reason) - woke up periodically, very anxious 6 - persistent anxiety sensation in middle of chest and stomach 8 - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops / omega / probiotic On couch this morning 9 - 450mg Lithium 11 - very agitated and achy all over / ruminating / very depressed 12 - lunch 1 - finished weeding 3 - picked up charlie from school Feeling physical pain all over body / agitation 4 - 325mg Tylenol 6 - watched movie with Charlie 9 - lithium 225mg 10 - 5.5mg valium 10 - sleep 1130 - woke in panic / 25mg doxylamine 5/19/18 Choppy sleep. Very anxious stomach and chest. Feeling hopeless. 2 - 12mg doxylamine Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 5/18/18 12 - woke - anxious / feet achy - burning ( have been feeling this for a while but haven’t listed for some reason) - woke up periodically, very anxious 6 - persistent anxiety sensation in middle of chest and stomach 8 - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops / omega / probiotic On couch this morning 9 - 450mg Lithium 11 - very agitated and achy all over / ruminating / very depressed 12 - lunch 1 - finished weeding 3 - picked up charlie from school Feeling physical pain all over body / agitation 4 - 325mg Tylenol 6 - watched movie with Charlie 9 - lithium 225mg 10 - 5.5mg valium 10 - sleep 1130 - woke in panic / 25mg doxylamine 5/19/18 Choppy sleep. Very anxious stomach and chest. Feeling hopeless. 2 - 12mg doxylamine Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 5/21/18 345 - woke - very anxious 6 - woke - anxious 8 - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops / omega / probiotic 9 - 450mg Lithium 9 - Sydney’s DARE graduation Very anxious all morning / depressed I’m never going to feel better again 12 - lunch 1 - dozed off and woke in panic seconds later 2 - picked up kids from school 3 - charlie guitar lessons 4 - worried about not healing / so many people committing suicide 9 - lithium 225mg 10 - 5.5mg valium 10 - sleep 5/22/18 130 - woke - agitated - can’t settle down 25mg doxylamine Up rest of night in panic in chest Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 5/18/18 12 - woke - anxious / feet achy - burning ( have been feeling this for a while but haven’t listed for some reason) - woke up periodically, very anxious 6 - persistent anxiety sensation in middle of chest and stomach 8 - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops / omega / probiotic On couch this morning 9 - 450mg Lithium 11 - very agitated and achy all over / ruminating / very depressed 12 - lunch 1 - finished weeding 3 - picked up charlie from school Feeling physical pain all over body / agitation 4 - 325mg Tylenol 6 - watched movie with Charlie 9 - lithium 225mg 10 - 5.5mg valium 10 - sleep 1130 - woke in panic / 25mg doxylamine 5/19/18 Choppy sleep. Very anxious stomach and chest. Feeling hopeless. 2 - 12mg doxylamine Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 5/22/18 130 - woke - agitated - can’t settle down 25mg doxylamine Up rest of night in panic in chest 8 - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops / omega / probiotic 9 - 450mg Lithium 9 - ruminated about rapid benzo taper from Jan 2017. Fighting suicidal thoughts. Extremely agitated. Head heavy. Very tired. 12 - lunch 2 - Psychiatrist appt Very agitated 9 - lithium 225mg 10 - 5.5mg valium 10 - sleep 5/23/18 130 - woke 3 - woke 530 - woke 630 - woke - anxiety chest Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted May 23, 2018 Administrator Share Posted May 23, 2018 When you say "agitated," what do you mean? The alerting a couple of hours after taking Valium at night concerns me. It corresponds roughly to peak plasma, indicating that you are having a paradoxical reaction to it. Please remind me, why are you taking 5.5mg Valium at night, rather than 5mg? "Depression" and suicidal thoughts are common benzo side effects. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 38 minutes ago, Altostrata said: When you say "agitated," what do you mean? The alerting a couple of hours after taking Valium at night concerns me. It corresponds roughly to peak plasma, indicating that you are having a paradoxical reaction to it. Please remind me, why are you taking 5.5mg Valium at night, rather than 5mg? "Depression" and suicidal thoughts are common benzo side effects. Agitated - anxious, psychological more than physical. Unable to hold my attention. Very uncomfortable internal feeling. Restless. I haven’t moved my valium times Not sure what you mean by alerting? Early on, I went down from 11 to 10.5mg valium and have been holding since. suicidal feelings are overwhelming. Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted May 23, 2018 Administrator Share Posted May 23, 2018 Do you feel up to reducing the evening dose of Valium to 5mg? Overall, that's less than a 5% reduction of your daily dose. Yes, my guess is you are having benzo side effects and paradoxical reactions. Your benzo dose is too high. Was the Librium added when you started to report "agitation"? This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 I feel good about cutting down to 5mg (total 10mg). I definitely feel I’m in tolerance and paradoxical. Not feeling any relief at all. And would like to get going on the drop. Also, regarding the agitation for instance, gong to the store or picking up my kids, I feel extremely impatient. Doing anything, really. I eventually calm down a bit toward evening. With erratic sleep. Very heavy headed. Hard to explain. The lithium was added about 9 months ago when I started feeling suicidal. Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted May 23, 2018 Administrator Share Posted May 23, 2018 I have a strong intuition that a lot of your symptoms, including suicidality, are from too much benzo. Reducing that lithium dosage would be next, blood levels are too high. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Altostrata said: Do you feel up to reducing the evening dose of Valium to 5mg? Overall, that's less than a 5% reduction of your daily dose. Yes, my guess is you are having benzo side effects and paradoxical reactions. Your benzo dose is too high. Was the Librium added when you started to report "agitation"? 1 hour ago, Dabhob33 said: I feel good about cutting down to 5mg (total 10mg). I definitely feel I’m in tolerance and paradoxical. Not feeling any relief at all. And would like to get going on the drop. Also, regarding the agitation for instance, gong to the store or picking up my kids, I feel extremely impatient. Doing anything, really. I eventually calm down a bit toward evening. With erratic sleep. Very heavy headed. Hard to explain. The lithium was added about 9 months ago when I started feeling suicidal. Also, I don’t believe the lithium is doing anything for me. Regarding tapering, I have a scale and have weighed the 2mg valium (.151g). Would like to do daily cuts, but just unsure how much to cut. Was thinking .003. Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 7 minutes ago, Altostrata said: I have a strong intuition that a lot of your symptoms, including suicidality, are from too much benzo. Reducing that lithium dosage would be next, blood levels are too high. I guess the next step is figuring the plan/pace. I think I’m in tolerance right now. I need to get a lithium blood reading. It’s been awhile. I just read that lithium toxicity causes severe agitation. https://www.healthline.com/health/lithium-toxicity#symptoms Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted May 24, 2018 Administrator Share Posted May 24, 2018 Lithium next. Please discuss the benzo taper here. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 5/23/18 130 - woke 3 - woke 530 - woke 630 - woke - anxiety chest 8 - breakfast - valium 5mg / eye drops / omega / probiotic 9 - 450mg Lithium 9 - talked with Robin - fellow benzo taperer Heavy head / anxiety / agitation / short temper / feeling overall awful today. Burning feet 12 - lunch Called appliance guy to fix fridge 1 - psychotherapist - agitation, burning Feet, heavy head, worried about panic sleep later 6 - dinner at Outback Steakhouse / had steak and some fries - hope I don’t pay for it with bad seasoning/MSG Burning feet / agitation 9 - lithium 225mg 10 - 5mg valium (dropped .5mg per communication with Altostrata) 10 - sleep 5/24/18 12 - woke up - panic - burning pain over body, particularly burning feet, legs and knees - 325mg Tylenol - CAN’T TAKE THIS Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 5/24/18 continues 3 - woke panic 430 - woke panic I feel like I’m going to die. Everyday the same thing. Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Shep Posted May 24, 2018 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted May 24, 2018 4 hours ago, Dabhob33 said: 6 - dinner at Outback Steakhouse / had steak and some fries - hope I don’t pay for it with bad seasoning/MSG Burning feet / agitation Dabhob, you could very well be reacting to the MSG. These are the possible side effects of MSG, which includes "numbness, tingling or burning in the face, neck and other areas": Mayo Clinic - What is MSG? Is it bad for you? You don't have doxylamine in your most recent symptoms journal. Did you not take it last night? On 5/18/2018 at 9:07 AM, Dabhob33 said: Been having awful heartburn for last few weeks (not sure why I haven’t noted here until now). You may be getting more sensitive to foods. This is very common for people going through withdrawal. Do you feel that the heartburn is making the insomnia worse? Also, are you using any medications (prescription or OTC) to treat the heartburn? Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Shep said: Dabhob, you could very well be reacting to the MSG. These are the possible side effects of MSG, which includes "numbness, tingling or burning in the face, neck and other areas": Mayo Clinic - What is MSG? Is it bad for you? You don't have doxylamine in your most recent symptoms journal. Did you not take it last night? You may be getting more sensitive to foods. This is very common for people going through withdrawal. Do you feel that the heartburn is making the insomnia worse? Also, are you using any medications (prescription or OTC) to treat the heartburn? 1 minute ago, Shep said: Dabhob, you could very well be reacting to the MSG. These are the possible side effects of MSG, which includes "numbness, tingling or burning in the face, neck and other areas": Mayo Clinic - What is MSG? Is it bad for you? You don't have doxylamine in your most recent symptoms journal. Did you not take it last night? You may be getting more sensitive to foods. This is very common for people going through withdrawal. Do you feel that the heartburn is making the insomnia worse? Also, are you using any medications (prescription or OTC) to treat the heartburn? I haven’t had the heartburn recently. Was using tums. Correct, haven’t been taking doxy. Really been feeling lower the next day. Trying to avoid. Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Just read this....some people experience a paradoxical reaction to Valium, meaning the effects are opposite of those expected. Common symptoms with this type of reaction include agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability. Experiencing all of these. Also catastrophic thinking. Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 I take the valium and lithium and my depression and anxiety worsens. Extremely heavy head and eyes. This is torture. Nothing I can do. Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Shep Posted May 24, 2018 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted May 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Dabhob33 said: Just read this....some people experience a paradoxical reaction to Valium, meaning the effects are opposite of those expected. Common symptoms with this type of reaction include agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability. Experiencing all of these. Also catastrophic thinking. Yes, this paradoxical reaction is what Alto has posted about. For the catastrophic thinking: Dealing With Emotional Spirals 2 hours ago, Dabhob33 said: I haven’t had the heartburn recently. Was using tums. Correct, haven’t been taking doxy. Really been feeling lower the next day. Trying to avoid. Please update your signature to reflect your Valium reduction and the date you stopped taking Doxy. We're trying to see how you do with less Valium, but it looks like you stopped taking the doxy at the same time you reduced the Valium. This complicates things. Your signature is here: Account - settings - signature Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 I take doxy very sporadically. No rhyme or reason. Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Shep Posted May 24, 2018 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted May 24, 2018 20 minutes ago, Dabhob33 said: I take doxy very sporadically. No rhyme or reason. Thanks for updating your signature. Unless you feel it's giving a great measure of success, I would stop the doxy completely. Sporadic medication, even OTC meds, can make it difficult to know what is causing what. Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, Shep said: Thanks for updating your signature. Unless you feel it's giving a great measure of success, I would stop the doxy completely. Sporadic medication, even OTC meds, can make it difficult to know what is causing what. I understand. I get desperate when I can’t sleep. But I’ll just push through. Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 I’m feeling extremely suicidal. Called the hotlines. Not sure what to do. Hospital? I’m afraid of hospital. Feel trapped. Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Dabhob33 Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 My psychiatrist is considering a switch from valium taper to librium. Thinking I’m having parodoxical reaction (depression) from the valium. I tapered off librium relatively well until I went inpatient and rapid tapered in Jan 2017. It seems to coincide with a comment mentioned yesterday regarding possible paradoxical effects of valium. If i tapered off librium my doctor said I would go to 45mg librium. How would I slow taper? The smallest pill 5mg. Dabhob33 - Pristiq 25mg July 20, 2017 / 100mg November 29, 2017. Last dose 25mg December 20, 2017 - 28 yrs on antidepressants. Only other drug currently on is Lithium - 675mg. - 1st stint on benzos (100mg Librium) November 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 (rapid taper) - 2nd stint on benzos (20mg Valium) started May 1 2017. Reinstated due to Librium rapid taper. Tapered 100mg pristiq in 4 weeks (Jan 2018). Currently tapered down to 10.5mg Valium where I began holding on February 12, 2018 due to rough patch. Using Ashton Method pill taper. Updose valium to 12mg on Feb 28, 2018 / Prozac .5mg March 3 - March 5, 2018 / March 13, 2018 - valium drop of .5 to 11.5mg Valium now 10mg as of May 23, 2018 Lithium 150mg August 8, 2017; 900mg August 23, 2017 Tested on July 13, 2018 .60 mmol/L result. Normal range is .60-1.00 mmol/L Took doxylamine sporadically (between 12mg and 25mg). Last taken on July 5, 2018. Don’t plan on continuing to take. I was given a 500mg dose of Levaquin for a UTI (ended up not having a UTI). Only one dose, but wreaked havoc on me. Is it still affecting me? Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus mammaP Posted May 25, 2018 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted May 25, 2018 9 hours ago, Dabhob33 said: I’m feeling extremely suicidal. Called the hotlines. Not sure what to do. Hospital? I’m afraid of hospital. Feel trapped. Keep calling, it is important to talk to someone, face to face if possible. This will pass, I've been there and come out the other side. Get through today, don't worry about tomorrow, face it when it arrives. You will get through this. **I am not a medical professional, if in doubt please consult a doctor with withdrawal knowledge. Different drugs occasionally (mostly benzos) 1976 - 1981 (no problem) 1993 - 2002 in and out of hospital. every type of drug + ECT. Staring with seroxat 2002 effexor. Tapered March 2012 to March 2013, ending with 5 beads. Withdrawal April 2013 . Reinstated 5 beads reduced to 4 beads May 2013 Restarted taper Nov 2013 OFF EFFEXOR Feb 2015 Tapered atenolol and omeprazole Dec 2013 - May 2014 Tapering tramadol, Feb 2015 100mg , March 2015 50mg July 2017 30mg. May 15 2018 25mg Taking fish oil, magnesium, B12, folic acid, bilberry eyebright for eye pressure. My story http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/4199-hello-mammap-checking-in/page-33 Lesson learned, slow down taper at lower doses. Taper no more than 10% of CURRENT dose if possible Link to comment
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