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Hi to anyone who reads, For the last few days I have been feeling depressed as soon as waking up in the morning, fear takes over and I dread getting up. I'm tearful a lot, feeling there is no hope, I struggle to carry on normally. My husband is going through withdrawal too but won't accept it or talk about it so I cannot talk to him about the way I feel. He also has insomnia and he paces around all night, in pain, discomfort, I hear his groans. I feel so alone with this, thank God for this site! Yesterday I thought I'd try knitting again, haven't done so in four months, just needed a distraction. It started off really good but kept at it for too long, at the end of two hours I was nauseous and dizzy which lasted all evening. Not sure if I should try again. I need to do more for my elderly mother but cannot and I feel really bad about this. I ring her every evening but she doesn't understand how I feel or why, her constant questioning annoys me and I cannot help but feel frustrated by it, I actually dread ringing her but it upsets me to feel this way. If only she could understand, listen and be a friend. I read others stories here and it upsets me, many worse off than me, I wish I could offer words of comfort to everyone but I feel inadequate to do so a lot of the time. Sorry for the rant but I'm hoping I can read back on this one day and think "thank God I don't feel like that anymore". I hope everyone here is getting the support they need from family and friends. Thank you SA.🙏😊

By the looks of most threads, people do not seem to recover at all. I'm throwing in the towel.

I get hives, foggy brain, weird throat sensations(feels tight and painful). My brain also feels inflamed at times and trying to work out if it happens after eating certain foods. I have a lot of other symptoms which seem to come and go very often.

Thanks @Emonda! I will have a read of these areas. Best wishes

Hi @gentlehermione, I am so sorry you are still in the thick of it. From everything I've read and heard, cycling through symptoms is a sign your brain is healing, that this is the brain trying to find its way to normalcy. Even when it feels like you are going backwards or worsening, it is actually healing happening. As paradoxical as it sounds and feels, it kind of makes sense to me. I came upon this video today and found it helpful. I know how awful it is to keep doing this day after day after day and how hard it is to feel hope when you are feeling so utterly miserable and far from yourself. I hope the testimonies in the video help you feel a bit of hope.💖

@Emonda Thank you!

Yes, it is quite stubborn. I reckon I take ~60 seconds and do the best that I can. Same. With dessert spoons, you can easily see how fine you've managed to get the powder.

@BaileyI'm praying for you right now, sweetheart. Know that God is right there with you holding you up with his strength. Father God, bless Bailey and make your presence known to her. Let her feel your peace in her mind and heart. Your child, Bailey is crying out to you, Lord, calm her nervous system with your peace that surpasses all understanding. Give her rest Lord, that she may be still and know that you are God❤️

Thank you @Emonda! I ended up ordering some 30 ml cup (could not find a 20ml cup) with a lid so I can shake the Trintellix powder with water. I spent about an hour looking a pill crushers but none convinced me. I will use the two-spoon method and using the paper as a funnel. And with the syringes I purchased, I will either fill the syringe from the cup with the mix of water and the medication or extract the mix from the cup using the needle the syringe comes with. I did do a practice run with crushing the pill. I did notice the outside shell of the pill does not like to be crushed so hopefully when I shake it in the cup, it dissolves completely.

I will do. Thank you for all your help 🌺

Hey @BrokenWings I'm wondering how you are. I'm wondering about the repercussions from this long w/d that we've been on. Has it affected your relationships? your work? your involvement in life? I feel like there are a lot of broken pieces around me. All my best to you as always, Arbor

What is the supplement??

Thank you very much. This was the answer I was looking for.

I hope it gives some relief @Xcaretuk. Please let us know how you progress. It's been wonderful to see you active on the site on various threads 👍

Hello @Warpman, Thank you for your kind words. I’ve been feeling this was for about 5 days now. It honestly feels like the thoughts I had when I had akathisia. It’s awful. Just trying to push through at this point. I know it’ll go away, but not knowing when is eating at me. God be with you as well, I know we will heal one day my friend.

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Sorry to hear that there is no improvement. You might be in poop out and experiencing WD because of it. If you are in poop out, other drugs may be of zero value and just add side effects along with paxil WD. I did see Altostrata at one point recommended citalopram as an alternative to paxil when one is struggling to taper paroxetine. . I had a bad experience with prozac so I would never recommend it. I know the anxiety you are feeling is mountain like to you. Did you get a chance to read Claire Weekes books "Hope and Help for Your Nerves". Please do, it was very helpful for me and many others here. Remember the anxiety is adrenaline in overdrive. It will not hurt you. You are safe. Thanks for the update. Be kind to yourself.

No pude sanar las heridas morales devastadoras que la psiquiatría me infligió ni las originales anteriores a la psiquiatría porque estaba drogado, químicamente desconectado, pero también psicológicamente por el trauma salvaje que fue la intervención psiquiátrica criminal y del que desconecté por completo químicamente obligado a tomar Sertralina y psicológicamente disociando mientras estaba sucediendo por su intensidad.

Track your symptoms carefully. Hopefully within 4 days you will see improvement or at least no worsening. I am glad she recognized this for what it is. Though it doesn't change anything, it is nice to get some affirmation. I've had a couple good days so hoping it lasts. Thanks for asking. ❤️🤗

Be very careful when reinstating. Do it with the support of a psychiatrist that knows about withdrawal. I now have PSSD, after trying very small doses (I did it in an incorrect way). Reinstating and changing doses may increase your risk of PSSD. And believe me strong PSSD is probably one of the worst diseases someone can get.

Libby123 - hang in there, try to relax as much as you can, remember it’s not you, just the reaction to lowered medication. It might take a while before things improve but it will be worth it 🥰

Glad to hear this! Enjoy your window and hope it lasts! 😊

@LostInCanada Hi lostincanada, I have been very down over the last week or so with the nerve like pain in my forehead and eyes everyday so I have decided finally I will make a drop of 2.5% tomorrow morning. Even though I had withdrawal symptoms first, the severe neurological symptoms (AKA, head pain, tingling down arms overnight and severe terror) started after the up dose. Even though they are mostly milder it is the head pain that is debilitating after 5 months with no real improvement. Also thinking about it about a month after the up-dose my eyes were blood shot and one of the eyelids was swollen as if the the drug was too strong now. On a positive note this week is that a blood pressure specialist (she’s actually an Endo ) put it in writing that my severe hypertensive crisis at the beginning of the withdrawal phase when I was back on 10mg after missing doses was likely caused by Paroxetine withdrawal. I will let you know how I get on. Thanks again for all your help and I hope you are doing ok.

@SwedishDespair Hi, I have no advice but insightful of you not to stop completely. I made that mistake. Hope you get the advice you need so you can heal further…

Having brain fog, memory issues and difficulty taking decision since I entered protracted withdrawal, I find having a daily routine helps a lot. I also forget less stuff, wich help a tiny little bit with anxiety. I use Finch for Android, to help building and following my routine. Some of my daily goals (out of order): Get out of bed Eat breakfast Take vit D & omega 3 Do the dishes Start the diswashers Take the kids to school Brush my teeth Go for a walk Take a shower etc. Same here!!