Gussy Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Altostrata said: The dysregulation caused by psychiatric drug withdrawal affects all the systems in the body. This is a common symptom of dyautonomia or dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system. Your improvement is typical of withdrawal-related dysautonomia. Thanks for your reply. I.m going to look this term up with much interest. Can.t wait for your med normal screening either. I had a quick look at dysautonomia and it showed me another example of how poor drs knowledge is, at the dr earlier this year i spoke of bp type symptoms since stopping effexor (almost 3 years ago at that point), it was put down to anxiety or me imagining it. No surprise to you i.m sure. Edited July 28, 2020 by Gussy Added something. 1 Gussy On effexor for at least 11 years. Last few years going through ivf treatment dose has ranged from 150-200mg. Mainly 150 though. Tapered from about 175mg mid jan 2017 to zero mid april 2017. 2&1/2 months of straight hell. Getting there now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gussy Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 On 7/28/2020 at 3:33 AM, Altostrata said: The dysregulation caused by psychiatric drug withdrawal affects all the systems in the body. This is a common symptom of dyautonomia or dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system. Your improvement is typical of withdrawal-related dysautonomia. Thanks for your reply again, it sounds like many things that happen could come down to this? Things like twitching muscles, muscle pains, nerves going crazy in parts of about body etc? I've heard many talk about racing heartbeats, I think it already explaines the sensitivities to stimulus? Do you agree with this? Funny thing, I've got Metallica going very loud in my car and it's still gets to me but not like it used to. Having it mess up my emotions a little bit and sometimes make tears come out isn.t going to stop me anymore. Thanks again, Gus. Gussy On effexor for at least 11 years. Last few years going through ivf treatment dose has ranged from 150-200mg. Mainly 150 though. Tapered from about 175mg mid jan 2017 to zero mid april 2017. 2&1/2 months of straight hell. Getting there now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Altostrata Posted August 6, 2020 Author Administrator Share Posted August 6, 2020 Yes, the autonomic nervous system regulates many things, including blood pressure, heart rate, temperature regulation, muscle tension. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenixmama Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 thank you for this @Altostrata 🙏 2021: started celexa 10mg feb 2nd feb 25th took my last 10g feb 26th took 5mg feb 27th took 5mg feb 28th 2021 cold turkey currently taking mag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebeccaannxo Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Does all the information on this thread apply to adverse reactions as well? Immediate adverse reaction Lexapro 10mg- 6/10/2021 Lexapro 10mg- 7/10/2021 Lexapro 5mg- 8/10/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Emeritus ChessieCat Posted May 16 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted May 16 1 hour ago, rebeccaannxo said: Does all the information on this thread apply to adverse reactions as well? immediate-adverse-reactions-to-an-antidepressant-or-within-a-few-doses-how-long-for-recovery But I only took it for a Week - immediate adverse reaction Alto posted this to another member recently: On 5/13/2022 at 8:25 AM, Altostrata said: These people, who are tagged "immediate ADR", have symptoms that are like protracted withdrawal syndrome but they don't have withdrawal syndrome, they have similar symptoms because their nervous systems were upset by taking the drug. Their recovery is slow, with frustrating waves and windows, like people with withdrawal syndrome. Since they had a serious ADR to an antidepressant, they probably should not consider reinstatement. VIDEO: Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: (6 year taper) 0mg Pristiq on 13th November 2021 Woohoo!!! Finally off Pristiq Post 0 updates start here ADs since ~1992: 25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq: 50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity) Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021 LAST DOSE 0.0025mg My full tapering program My Intro (goes to my tapering graph) My website PLEASE NOTE: I am not a medical professional. I provide information and make suggestions. Please DO NOT TAG me - thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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