RUnstuck Posted August 24, 2023 Posted August 24, 2023 Hi! Two years ago I gradually decreased Sertraline from 200mg to 25mg. When I hit 25mg I had long lasting crying spells, body aches, brain zaps, etc. I tried for two weeks but ended up going back up to 50mg where I’ve been stable since.. Now I am ready to try again and hopefully completely wean off! Thankful for the group.
Mentor Catina7 Posted August 24, 2023 Mentor Posted August 24, 2023 Hello @RUnstuck and welcome 😊! We are glad to have you! We require all new members to summarize their drug history into their signature on their profile page as it helps us get a complete picture so as to help you in the best possible way: How to Summarize your Drug History in your Signature Here is a helpful link for you to get you started on a safe journey off your drug: Tips for Tapering Zoloft (Sertraline) Preparing to Taper Keep Daily Notes to Track Patterns and Progress I'm so glad you're in a stable place and feel ready to begin again! Feel free to browse the site. There is also a search bar at the top. Disclaimer: This is not professional medical advice but is based on personal experience only. 1994 - 2017: Prozac, Cymbalta, Celexa, Paxil, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Seroquel, Buspar, Lorazepam, Xanax, Ambien 2005-present: Trazodone 50 mg 2017: Effexor XR 37.5 >> 75 mg 2020 (March) - Began 10% monthly taper of 75 mg Effexor XR (in hindsight this was much too fast) 2021 (Sept) - Completely crashed at 12 mg with horrific symptoms. Went back up to 37.5 mg but kindled myself (held for two years) 2024 (Avg. # of beads per 37.5 mg capsule = 117) - 1/1: -6 (111) | 2/1: -5 (106) | 3/1: -5 (101) | 4/1: -2 (99) | 5/1: -3 (96) | 6/1: -4 (92) | 7/1: HOLD | 8/1 -4 (88) | 9/7 -4 (84) | Oct. HOLD | Nov. HOLD | 12/1 : -1 (83) 2025 1/1: -1 (82) Other medications: Levothyroxine 50 mcg 🔑 A Key to Survival: Turn outward, not inward. Use the art of distraction to focus on anything but how you're feeling inside. Never give up hope that you'll make it through and heal.
RUnstuck Posted August 24, 2023 Author Posted August 24, 2023 16 hours ago, Catina7 said: Hello @RUnstuck and welcome 😊! We are glad to have you! We require all new members to summarize their drug history into their signature on their profile page as it helps us get a complete picture so as to help you in the best possible way: How to Summarize your Drug History in your Signature Here is a helpful link for you to get you started on a safe journey off your drug: Tips for Tapering Zoloft (Sertraline) Preparing to Taper Keep Daily Notes to Track Patterns and Progress I'm so glad you're in a stable place and feel ready to begin again! Feel free to browse the site. There is also a search bar at the top. Thank you 🙏 1
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