Yulitka83: can Seroquel permanently damage my brain?

[Yulitka83]

Hi! I took Seroquel for 5 months. Now i am 5 weeks off. I am struggling with anhedonia, deep depression, insomnia. Please help if the damage is permanent? I took it for insomnia 100 to 25mg. 

[Shep]

Hi, Yulitka.

 

Welcome to Surviving Antidepressants.

 

No, the damage is not permanent. Luckily you were on a low dose.

 

Recovery is very slow and non-linear with windows and waves, as explained here:

 

The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization

 

We don't recommend a lot of supplements, as many members report their nervous systems are simply too fragile to handle them. However, magnesium and fish oil tend to be calming to the nervous system and many people report they do help. Please only add in one supplement at a time and at a small dose. For more, please see:

 

 King of supplements: Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil)

 

Magnesium, nature's calcium channel blocker

 

Some help for insomnia:

 

Tips to help sleep: so many of us have that awful withdrawal insomnia

 

Other non-drug coping skills that may be helpful:

 

Non-drug techniques to cope with emotional symptoms

 

Are you taking any other drugs or using any supplements? 

 

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[Carmie]

How are you doing Yulitka?💚