Phil Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 This video is interesting, the Dr mentions how depression isnt neccesarily caused by low serotonin and also talks about homeostasis: Off Lexapro since 3rd November 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Altostrata Posted October 4, 2011 Administrator Share Posted October 4, 2011 Who is he, do you know? 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...
Phil Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 I don't know Alto. Some of the other videos on that youtube channel are interesting too. SANE is a UK mental health charity. Off Lexapro since 3rd November 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajay Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 According to Google - Dr, Mark Collins is a Consultant Psychiatrist at The Priory Hospital. His website is here History is approximate; I didn't track my dosages. 1995 - started zoloft/sertraline for depression 1995-2008 - sertraline ranged from 100-200mg, may have gone as high as 250mg 2006 - 2009 - added welbutrin/budeprion SR, 150 mg sometime in 2009-2010 - stopped budeprion c/t sometime around 2009-2010, Tapered down sertraline w/o guidance to 50 mg, then 25mg. ~ feb 2010, stopped sertraline. ~ Apr 2010, resumed 25mg low dose (really bad business trip) Oct 2010, stopped sertraline Jan 2011 - another bad business trip "breaks" my sleep. current issues include insomnia, anxiety, GI distress, depression. Taking multivitamins, Vitamin D, fish oil, Chinese herbs, ~ 0.5mg melatonin in the evening. Going to therapy and acupuncture once a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Altostrata Posted November 11, 2011 Administrator Share Posted November 11, 2011 Ben Green, also of Priory, documented some cases of prolonged withdrawal syndrome many years back. Perhaps the doctors at Priory have a clue. 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...
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