Mentor Catina7 Posted September 3, 2023 Mentor Posted September 3, 2023 Understanding Antidepressant Withdrawal: Research Aims to Improve Patient Support https://www.expresshealthcaremgmt.com/news2/survey-gathers-insights-into-withdrawal-effects-from-stopping-antidepressants/38042/ 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 Effexor XR (got down to 12 mg) 2021 (September): Completely crashed with horrific symptoms. Went back up to 37.5 mg but kindled myself 2024 (Avg. bead count per capsule is 111): 1/1: -6 | 2/1: -11 | 3/1: -16 | 4/1: -18 | 5/1: -21 | 6/1 -25 | 7/1 HOLD | 8/1 -29 | 9/7 -33 | 10/7 HOLD | Nov. HOLD. | Dec. 1 -34 Reasons for starting psych meds: PMDD/Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Other medications: Levothyroxine 50 mcg (as of Nov. 2024) Supplements: Dr. Berg's Electrolyte Powder on occasion Never give up Holding On with Patience & Endurance
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