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Video from The Project: Plea For More Understanding Around Antidepressant Withdrawal


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Newly released short video from The Project, Australian TV news.  Dr. Mark Horowitz is interviewed and our SA site is mentioned as well.  They interview two patients and their experiences with withdrawal.  

 

Plea For More Understanding Around Antidepressant Withdrawal

 

 

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. -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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