Ej334: A Success Story - 31 Year Old Male

[Ej334]

I promised myself and God that if I got to the other side of this I would come back here and reciprocate the hope that helped me get through this. I’ve been 95%+ recovered for about 2 years but I avoided coming back and put off my promise for too long being that this site is associated with the trauma.

 

This site was the rare place that gave answers. You feel alone because doctors and even Dr Google seem to shrug its shoulders at your symptoms. Compound that with me going through my symptoms during the Covid years when seeing a doctor was next to impossible, also my already ultra anxious mind being stuck at home worrying about the world and my family’s health. 

 

I’ll try to get to the point. My symptoms begin when I stopped taking Wellbutrin suddenly. I was only on it for a few months. Maybe 5 at most. I didn’t know about waning off. I just knew I wanted to be done with it. What followed was a massive panic attack followed by an array of symptoms that lasted a year and a half: constant intense headaches, eye flashes, “air hunger”, jerking out of sleep, tingling, chest tightness, among a few others. The symptoms’ intensity decreased month to month but the frustrating part was they stuck around for a while. The windows and waves theory is true. 
 

It will be 4 years to the day this week since it started and I can say my life has changed for the better since. I’ve gotten 2 Masters degrees and a top professional certification in my industry. I say that to say not only will you get through this you will be stronger and your mind will still be strong. Just take it a day at a time. 
 

I don’t want to get into what did and didn’t help me because I do remember the mix bag of trying supplements and suggestions frustrated me so I won’t burden you with that. What I can say is it gets better with time and there will be a time in the near future where you somewhat forget this hell you’re going through. 

[getofflex]

Congratulations for getting off of psychiatric drugs!  Thank you for writing your story about this.  It will help many others in here who need hope and inspiration. 

 

On 2/11/2024 at 4:54 AM, Ej334 said:

I’ve gotten 2 Masters degrees and a top professional certification in my industry.

That's incredible!  My hat's off to you for doing all of this.   

[LukeUK]

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm glad you are well.

[Prozack]

@Ej334What about your total drug history?

[ForestLily]

It means so much to hear the success stories, and I know that everyone on the other side of this must be ready to just get on with their lives. 🙂Thank you for coming back to share your story!

[Ryder]

Hi @Ej334,

 

Did you taper at all of your drug or was it a mixed bag ?

 

Ryder.

[Hibari]

Congratulations @Ej334!

 

Well done on getting off and glad you are feeling better. 

 

Hibari 

[Phoenixmama]

Thank you for coming back.... 🌞

[Snowblind]

Thank you. I needed this today.

[Rhernan]

On 2/12/2024 at 9:03 AM, LukeUK said:

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm glad you are well.

@LukeUK I know I am quoting you on this story, but I noticed you stopped mirt in 2023 and have been in severe WD since then.  
 

I too came off mirt in July 2023 and have been in severe WD since then as well.  I came off a benzo previously and tapered both of them slower than the Ashton Manuel recommends using compounded liquid.

 

I’m interested to hear your story…maybe chat?  My email is rhernandez17@att.net, if you would like to connect.  If not, no worries!