KathyD. Discontinued Prozac cold turkey after 35 years

[KathyD]

I am searching for a Dr or NP that is familiar with Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of TX.  I discontinued Prozac in August of 2022.  I forgot to bring my meds when i went out of state, and then my hubby also forgot them.   I thought I was doing OK, and since I planned on starting TMS, I decided to not restart Fluoxetine.  I had 2 suicide attempts about a month later, and was hospitalized. Various DR'S have started and stopped a myriad of drugs over the last year.  I was finally given Fluoxetine after about 8 mos, but now it does not seem to be working.

[Emonda]

Welcome to S.A. @KathyD

 

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The following links may be beneficial:

 

Windows and waves pattern of stabilization

 

Emotional Spirals

 

Non-drug coping strategies

 

Daily Checklist of Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms (PDF) 

 

Keep It Simple, Slow, and Stable

 

Never skip doses to taper

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

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Emonda.