getofflex Posted August 25, 2019 Hello Matisse, thank you for telling us your success story. I'm mostly off of my Lexapro, but finding getting off this last little bit (0.3 mg) the hardest. Luckily today I'm feeling OK. Reading the success stories on here is very encouraging, and gives me much hope. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
India Posted October 25, 2019 @Matisse Would love to hear an update? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matisse Posted December 30, 2019 Hey everybody, just a quick update it's around 4 and a bit years into this withdrawal from my last paroxetine tablet and things have been relatively the same with more improvements in mood and just feeling good. Yes I still have my chemical sensitivity but I'm doing more and just living my life. I was recently in an exhibition in London at mall galleries which was amazing, plus am currently exhibiting at a local gallery in Derby. I got back into my art after years of being scared to draw again due to this fear and grief. Over the past 5 months I draw everyday and have over 1000 followers on Instagram now which is amazing. I am planning on selling prints of my drawings and just enjoying it. I also have a small business which keeps me busy at home. I learned to work around my limitations of being housebound due to the sensitivity and just do what I love. Anywho just want to remind you all that everything changes. One day your world can be falling apart but if you hold on for just a day, a month, a year something amazing will happen you never expected. If I hadn't I would have missed out on loving my partner, listening to music again, being with my family, laughing, loving and now doing what I have over since I was a child. Love be to you all! and... Keep pushing forward, keep going, you are already stronger than most! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cocopuffz17 Posted December 30, 2019 Thanks for the update! Glad you are getting better each month! What is your Instagram? Thanks! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matisse Posted December 30, 2019 Oh i don't know if I'm allowed to? As it is more personal plus I think I want to keep it seperate Sorry if if that sounds weird! Wonder if I can upload one on here to show... maybe in the future? Or maybe you will happen upon me lol 😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa5000 Posted December 31, 2019 Thanks for your update and story. Did you notice any improvement in your chemical sensitivity yet? Do you still have to go out with a mask? On 12/30/2019 at 1:16 AM, Matisse said: Yes I still have my chemical sensitivity but I'm doing more and just living my life. Do you notice small improvements in the chemical sensitivity so that you can do more now? Or is it just as bad and are you pushing yourself more? I read that very modest exposure to chemicals for a short time combined with thinking about something nice/distraction can help reduce the sensitivity. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planifolia Posted January 12 Hello Matisse, your story is inspirational. It gives much hope to people as you cold turkeyed, suffered horrendous symptoms and made it! Thank you so much for sharing your story and still updating it from time to time I just wanted to ask was there any coping methods you found particularly effective or helpful to get through such a difficult time? I also noticed you didn’t mention anxiety in the list of symptoms, but i’m guessing you must have experienced incredible terror throughout your withdrawal? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superwoman Posted January 12 @Matisse, Thank you for being so selfless to come back and share your success story. It is probably hard to come back here with your PTSD. Have you ever heard of or tried Total Body Modification? Maybe It could help you. It is a type of energy work. My chiropractor does this technique and it has helped me a lot with my multiple sensitivities and allergies. I tried allergy shots, but it really didn’t help. At first I was skeptical that this would work because he just places his hand on my shoulder and does not seem to be doing anything. It really has helped though. I think it depends a lot on the skill of the practitioner. I have noticed it is harder to get me harmonized to things since withdrawal. It still works. It just takes longer and sometimes I have to get reharmonized. I have tons of allergies, so it will take a long time to get through all of them. Anyway, I just wanted to share. It can’t hurt. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maui Posted January 14 Matisse, Thank you so much for your progress story. When I read about it, I felt better. I know you had many symptoms. Do you ever recall reading problems? I'll be reading something, and I read is when the word is isnt. Or stuff like that. Then I reread it and it's fine. I know it sounds crazy. Just wondering. Thanks 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aeroman Posted January 15 On 8/25/2019 at 2:16 PM, getofflex said: Hello Matisse, thank you for telling us your success story. I'm mostly off of my Lexapro, but finding getting off this last little bit (0.3 mg) the hardest. Luckily today I'm feeling OK. Reading the success stories on here is very encouraging, and gives me much hope. hang in there. I went through the same thing and recovered from Lexapro use. I am fully recovered. It will get better, give it time. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aeroman Posted January 15 20 hours ago, Maui said: Matisse, Thank you so much for your progress story. When I read about it, I felt better. I know you had many symptoms. Do you ever recall reading problems? I'll be reading something, and I read is when the word is isnt. Or stuff like that. Then I reread it and it's fine. I know it sounds crazy. Just wondering. Thanks not crazy. Had the same issue and it resolved. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maui Posted January 15 3 hours ago, Aeroman said: not crazy. Had the same issue and it resolved. Thank you Aeroman. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
getofflex Posted January 16 21 hours ago, Aeroman said: hang in there. I went through the same thing and recovered from Lexapro use. I am fully recovered. It will get better, give it time. Thanks for the encouragement! Jennifer 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baquejohn Posted January 22 do you think you will be 100% recovered in another year or so? it's not uncommon for full recovery to take 5 years 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozon1 Posted February 4 I just have one question. Looking back at it you said you would have tapered but if you were 2 1/2 months out, would you reinstate then taper or would you of just stayed off of them. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimboslice Posted February 4 Hi @Rozon1.. I’m 1 year out cold turkey.. I decided not to reinstate and now wish I did.. it just makes sense that doing so is less stressful on the brain and body. My recommendation would be to sort some advice from a moderator on how they would advise to do so and make your decision from there. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozon1 Posted February 4 @Kimboslice how are your symptoms? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimboslice Posted February 4 @Rozon1 intense anxiety & constant head pressure caused by my dwindling brain function and what I’d regard a negative shift of my overall personality, intelligence, memory & cognitive ability. Physically I currently have non stop tinnitus, fatigue pssd and a constant overall feeling of being under the weather. There has been minir improvement but in turbulent circumstances and I now believe it’s likely I could have had a more progressive, less encompassing journey with a sensible taper. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozon1 Posted February 4 @Kimboslice what if I Reinstate and get worse? Just quit? What would you do? Hold it out? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimboslice Posted February 4 @Rozon1 I’ve actually withdrawn previously unwittingly, not understanding that my suffering was SSRI withdrawal related and reinstated at full dose 6 months out from quitting. I did stabilise with time and with little ill effect once doing so. If your only 2 1/2 months I’d like to think you’d be okay. The advice on given on this site is to reintroduce a small amount and if all sits well to go from there. If I was you I’d message a moderator. They will be able to advise you on what is action is most appropriate. Sorry I can’t be more help. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozon1 Posted February 4 @kimbo74 how do I go about messaging a moderator? How do I find out which ones are moderators? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armorall Posted February 5 @Rozon1 you can message the moderators or ask a question on your own thread and tag the moderators into it. If you skim through people's threads, you can see who the moderators are, ones off the top of my head are Shep, Altostrata, Brassmonkey, Gridley, Manymoretodays... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yazz Posted February 12 Dear Matisse, did you also suffer from intrusive doom thoughts, feeling not wanting to wake up and cannot think of future plans , that's part of ahedonia right, do they fade by time ? I'm so glad to have read your post as ahedonia and loss of life zest is the worst for me , I have 4 kids and rarely engage with them . I want these thoughts to vanish . I'm not sure is it the ahedonia causing these thoughts about death or vice versa . I have faith and believe that's the rope that's keeping me positive although my emotions are totally the opposite. I have only been on medication for 6 month and fast tapered 2 month ago but still on benzo Bec it slows down the rumination . I'm very hopeful; but in search for answers. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappilyDerailed Posted February 20 Wonderful. We had very similar symptoms. Glad to see you're recovering! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sani Posted April 8 On 3/30/2018 at 10:07 PM, Matisse said: Hi, yes I forgot brain zaps, just added to list. ive heard of people who were put on different meds to ease withdrawal who had a reaction. Can't remember what they call it. its advised not to go on any drug because it can cause this. People have returned to the drug they originally went off to ease withdrawal but that can also cause reactions. i hope you find help on here from lots of others who have been through it. Be patient with yourself, it can take months and years but you will heal. i thought the same as you that it would never end but the symptoms gradually went, sometimes symptoms went overnight never to return. its all individual and your so strong for going through it x Did you face stomach issues? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
