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Hi Carmie,

 

Thinking of you. I can't even imagine what having CFS on top of withdrawal would feel like. I just wish someone would come up with a way that the turnaround time on brain physiology could be sped up. I would do anything to just KNOW how long changes take, but as you say, it is non-linear, and we need to wait.

 

I wish you a day of sunshine.

Bee

7 months of prescribed polypharmacy in 2015-2016, including several classes of psych meds.

1st attempt at taper was too fast. 2nd attempt is underway.

1 Mar 2018: 37.5 mg paroxetine, 150 mg lamotrigine, 300 mg quetiapine

1 Oct 2020: 30 mg paroxetine, 150 mg lamotrigine, 37.5 mg quetiapine

15 May 2022: 25 mg paroxetine, 150 mg lamotrigine, 0 mg quetiapine

11 Jan 2024: 20 mg paroxetine, 118.75 mg lamotrigine 

Supplements: Iron, Vit D magnesium glycinate, omega 3

I am not a medical professional. All my posts are my opinions only, based on my experiences.

 

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3 hours ago, Steve61 said:

More often than not , I cannot stand to listen to music. Don’t know why . It just grates on my nerves.

 

@Steve61 this seems to be common. Some people find music activating and others find it soothing. I have set up a playlist of calming music (ballads mostly, with a slow tempo), that I listen to at a low volume, and only in that way can I enjoy music if I am in a wave. But often, in the car, I have to switch off completely, because the noise of traffic and people and the car prove to be a bit too much. But don't write music off completely, just see if you can find a way to enjoy its soothing properties.

 

(sorry to respond in your thread @Carmie)

7 months of prescribed polypharmacy in 2015-2016, including several classes of psych meds.

1st attempt at taper was too fast. 2nd attempt is underway.

1 Mar 2018: 37.5 mg paroxetine, 150 mg lamotrigine, 300 mg quetiapine

1 Oct 2020: 30 mg paroxetine, 150 mg lamotrigine, 37.5 mg quetiapine

15 May 2022: 25 mg paroxetine, 150 mg lamotrigine, 0 mg quetiapine

11 Jan 2024: 20 mg paroxetine, 118.75 mg lamotrigine 

Supplements: Iron, Vit D magnesium glycinate, omega 3

I am not a medical professional. All my posts are my opinions only, based on my experiences.

 

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12 hours ago, Steve61 said:

@Carmie Sorry to hear that you are having so many problems Carmie. The last few weeks, I have been struggling with fatigue so I have a little glimpse of what you are going through. Getting out of a chair is a big task at the moment for me !  I envy your ability to listen to and get inspiration from music. It’s something that I find difficult to do. More often than not , I cannot stand to listen to music. Don’t know why . It just grates on my nerves. I remember Sweet though. Ballroom Blitz , Little Willy, Wig Wam Bam etc. My drinking days !!  

I think that you are right not to hate, Carmie. I think that just eats always at us, taking even more energy. Robbing us of positivity. I wish you well Carmie. You stopped by and wished me well, gave me encouragement. I was grateful for that. I am returning the favour. We can do this, together. One day we will be drug free.

 

Steve

 

 

 

Hi Steve, 

 

Thanks for popping by. Yes, music is great for distraction but there are times I can’t cope with noise either. I do go to lots of concerts n love them though. I’m a massive music fan. I’ve got three concerts coming up, though the first one isn’t until December.

 

Our nervous systems are so shot that music n any noise can be very irritating at times, it’s not unusual. 

 

Yesterday I put on the YouTube video entitled California Waves, that was very relaxing, it was just the sound of waves crashing n it wasn’t edited or changed like a lot of nature sound recordings are. Maybe that could help you chill. 

 

Wishing you all all the best Steve, and yes, we will do this n one day will be drug free. 

 

Sending hugs🤗

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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9 hours ago, Miracle123 said:

Hi Carmie, So sad im hear this, this is really suffering journey with both nervous illness,so sorry i cant help but understand how painful and torture. Be strong, im willing to listening. Luckily you are such a positive minded and good attidute person and im believe you can get ride through the waves and cfs. Im really hope you can healing and live more joyful happily. Wishing your waves will be over and windows come more frequently. Hang in there. Love and my big big hugs. 🤗💚

 

Hi Miracle, 

 

Thanks for spreading your sunshine again. It’s another day today n I’m going to do some more positive things to keep me going. When I woke up I thought not another day to get through, not just with health problems n withdrawals but other things as well.  I was in tears. My happy cap is on again though and I can already see some of the blessings my day will bring. 

 

Im not sure if I’ll be able to spend much time out of bed but I have some projects that I can do there. I always have millions of things I like to do, I don’t understand how people can ever be bored. It puzzles me. 

 

Yes, we will all heal one day.

 

Sending those big big hugs right back at you🤗🤗

 

 

 

 

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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8 hours ago, Bee5 said:

Hi Carmie,

 

Thinking of you. I can't even imagine what having CFS on top of withdrawal would feel like. I just wish someone would come up with a way that the turnaround time on brain physiology could be sped up. I would do anything to just KNOW how long changes take, but as you say, it is non-linear, and we need to wait.

 

I wish you a day of sunshine.

Bee

 

Hi Bee, 

 

Yes, wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to speed up the healing in the brain physiology. It’s a dream though. Patience is the key. It would certainly be great to know exactly how long waves last etc but that’s not going to happen either. It’s just a matter of continuing to distract ourselves when in waves. 

 

It was great to finally learn that CFS is a CNS illness (check out Dan Neuffer) but then it hit hard that I won’t recover until I’m off these meds n out of withdrawals which will take another ten years or more. Two people I knew from a few years back that calmed down their central nervous systems both got over CFS. I was so happy to learn that even after 23years of this illness I have the hope of getting over it but sad that withdrawals won’t allow recovery🙁.

9 hours ago, Bee5 said:

 

@Steve61 this seems to be common. Some people find music activating and others find it soothing. I have set up a playlist of calming music (ballads mostly, with a slow tempo), that I listen to at a low volume, and only in that way can I enjoy music if I am in a wave. But often, in the car, I have to switch off completely, because the noise of traffic and people and the car prove to be a bit too much. But don't write music off completely, just see if you can find a way to enjoy its soothing properties.

 

(sorry to respond in your thread @Carmie)

 

You’reright Bee, 

 

It is common to not be able to stand music n noise when going through withdrawals. I can cope with music though, actually I love it but there are times I can’t stand noise. Music has helped me get through some of my severest waves. 

 

Im glad you can enjoy music too. I’m looking forward to seeing Phil Collins in concert next year, I’ve never seen him before. I’ve got some other concerts coming up too. Maybe I’ll crank up some music today🎼😃.

 

Sending sunshine back to you too. ☀️

 

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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@Carmie Do you think you have problems with each new

batch of compounded tablets? I get compounded liquid Prozac and my anxiety and  ocd is getting worse. I thought it was just from changing from generic tablets to liquid Prozac in January.

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Other drugs Humira and Methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritisSupplements :Magnesium and calcium.Folic acid 5mg.

Inderal 10mg (stopped 2018 Dec).        

2018 Nov Quetiapine fumarate 25mg Dec 150-125mg 2019Jan 125-25mg Feb 25-12.5mg

2018 Dec Sertra 25-150-125mg

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9 minutes ago, Bunyapine said:

@Carmie Do you think you have problems with each new

batch of compounded tablets? I get compounded liquid Prozac and my anxiety and  ocd is getting worse. I thought it was just from changing from generic tablets to liquid Prozac in January.

 

Hi Bunyapine, 

 

This is only my first batch of compounded capsules. I changed from water titrating a 25mg manufactured tablet to water titrating a 7.5mg compounded capsule. I’m still going through withdrawals from changing over.

 

How often do you get a new script for the liquid Prozac? Do you get worse symptoms after every new batch?

 

@Rabe gets compounded capsules n she said when she got a new batch of one of them she was okay but recently she had to get new batches for two of her meds n it’s affected her. 

 

There is probably a descrepency in each new batch. I think she said that the pharmacist said that it can be up to 3% though when she got the new batch of one medication she was okay. 

 

I think I read on someone’s thread yesterday that  @ChessieCat uses compounding formulas. She may be able to give you a bit of advice there too. 

 

Sending hugs🤗

 

 

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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I had problems when switched from the .1mg capsules of Clonazepam to the .2 and .7mg capsules.  I think Rosetta was right as the pharmacist agreed that taking more of the .1 would balance out discrepancies whereas taking just one leaves you that % difference alone.  Next time I am going to go back to more capsules because I still have one more new capsule to start and seems each change makes a difference.  Not sure what the better route is...frustrating to pay that for compounding and then have issues.

I think part of an answer is to get more capsules at a time so have less refills and also if can spread the dose over more than one capsule that did help me.

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@Rabe@Carmie@ChessieCat The Prozac liquid lasts 60 days. I can’t get more than that as it goes off. As Prozac withdrawals take longer to appear for me, I don’t think there is enough time for the withdrawal to lessen before I start my new bottle. My anxiety and  ocd just seem to be getting worse, with no letup. I spoke to the pharmacist and she said liquid’s effectiveness might be less towards the end of the bottle. She suggested getting a smaller amount to counteract that and that it was still the same powder used from when I switched over from tablets.

 

As I suffered from anxiety and ocd in the 80s, is this relapse or rebound?

It seems worse than what I suffered at the beginning.  My first reductions from 40mg to 15 mg did not produce this level of anxiety. It took my withdrawal symptoms around 2 years to improve after that, but the bad anxiety/ ocd was normal in those 2 years, but since a .5 mg reduction late last year, they have steadily gotten worse.

 

 

 

 

1987 Anafranil

1987-1989 Prothiaden

1990-Jan 2015 Prozac 40mg Feb-Mar Prozac 30mg Ap-Nov Prozac 20mg (+10mg Zoloft for 1 week in Sept) Dec Prozac 10mg 2016 Jan-2017 Oct Prozac 15mg  Nov Prozac 14mg  Nov Prozac14.5mg

Other drugs Humira and Methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritisSupplements :Magnesium and calcium.Folic acid 5mg.

Inderal 10mg (stopped 2018 Dec).        

2018 Nov Quetiapine fumarate 25mg Dec 150-125mg 2019Jan 125-25mg Feb 25-12.5mg

2018 Dec Sertra 25-150-125mg

2018 Dec Pregabalin 75-150mg                                                                                                  

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1 hour ago, Bunyapine said:

@Rabe@Carmie@ChessieCat The Prozac liquid lasts 60 days. I can’t get more than that as it goes off. As Prozac withdrawals take longer to appear for me, I don’t think there is enough time for the withdrawal to lessen before I start my new bottle. My anxiety and  ocd just seem to be getting worse, with no letup. I spoke to the pharmacist and she said liquid’s effectiveness might be less towards the end of the bottle. She suggested getting a smaller amount to counteract that and that it was still the same powder used from when I switched over from tablets.

 

As I suffered from anxiety and ocd in the 80s, is this relapse or rebound?

It seems worse than what I suffered at the beginning.  My first reductions from 40mg to 15 mg did not produce this level of anxiety. It took my withdrawal symptoms around 2 years to improve after that, but the bad anxiety/ ocd was normal in those 2 years, but since a .5 mg reduction late last year, they have steadily gotten worse.

 

 

 

 

 

Hi again Bunyapine, 

 

I think you need to put this information on your own thread too so other people can help. I didn’t have OCD or anxiety before being put on meds so I’m no expert on that. I was put on them because of chronic pain. I have read though that withdrawals can make whatever symptoms you had beforehand worse so that may be the case with you. 

 

If you write your questions on your thread people can read more of what you’ve gone through and it will help them see the overall picture too.

 

So you’ve been holding nearly a year after going down by .5 and you’re getting worse? That’s a long time, you poor thing. Im so sorry. I have read that some people have found the lower doses harder to get off but everyone is so different.  Also some people have had to have really long holds too. 

 

Ive been tapering for many years and have got about ten or so to go. It’s a long process.

 

Write your concerns on your thread n maybe one of the mods can help you or someone who has been in the same situation as you. There aren’t always definite answers to things as withdrawals are all over the place but I’d say every time you get a new batch of liquid it might cause problems, some have found problems with this n others haven’t. 

 

All I can say is that tapers are all so different, inconsistent n definitely not linear. 

 

Wishing you all the best and sending hugs🤗

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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@Carmie I’m hopeless at typing. How can I transfer what I have written to my area? Thanks for your help. 

 

1987 Anafranil

1987-1989 Prothiaden

1990-Jan 2015 Prozac 40mg Feb-Mar Prozac 30mg Ap-Nov Prozac 20mg (+10mg Zoloft for 1 week in Sept) Dec Prozac 10mg 2016 Jan-2017 Oct Prozac 15mg  Nov Prozac 14mg  Nov Prozac14.5mg

Other drugs Humira and Methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritisSupplements :Magnesium and calcium.Folic acid 5mg.

Inderal 10mg (stopped 2018 Dec).        

2018 Nov Quetiapine fumarate 25mg Dec 150-125mg 2019Jan 125-25mg Feb 25-12.5mg

2018 Dec Sertra 25-150-125mg

2018 Dec Pregabalin 75-150mg                                                                                                  

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Just now, Bunyapine said:

@Carmie I’m hopeless at typing. How can I transfer what I have written to my area? Thanks for your help. 

 

 

Im sorry I don’t know how to cut n paste Bunyapine, 

 

Just write your most important thoughts down. I can type but I use my iPad so I’m just typing with one finger. Sorry, I’m not much help in this area as I’m not all that computer savvy. Just know basics. 

 

Take care💚

 

 

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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10 hours ago, Carmie said:

It’s another day today n I’m going to do some more positive things to keep me going. When I woke up I thought not another day to get through, not just with health problems n withdrawals but other things as well.  I was in tears. My happy cap is on again though and I can already see some of the blessings my day will bring

Carmie keep it up.....lets we ride through the waves together.......we will heals. Sending my sunshine to you🌞🌞🌞

Mid December 16 lorezapam 1mg and lexapro 5mg

Early April17 updosed lorezapam 2mg, mid Apr17 taper 1.5mg, mid May17-1.25mg, early Jun17- 1mg, mid Jun17-0.75mg, mid July17-0.5mg, End July 17 reduce from 0.4mg, 0.3mg,0.2mg until 0.1mg.lorezapam free on 9 August 2017.

Early Mar17 updosed to Lexapro 10mg , end Mar17 reduced 7.5mg, mid May17 reduced 0.5mg, End Aug17 reduced 2.5mg, early Sep17 -1.5mg, Mid Sept-1mg, End Sept - 0.5mg .lexapro free on 26 September 2017

 

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Hi everyone,

 

Okay, just a couple of thoughts for today. I bought the most amazing diary from Kikki K for next year but I just changed the dates for October n will do so for  November n December as I have started using it today. I love buying friends presents but I don’t seem to spoil myself. Today I decided it’s time for me! 

 

Withdrawals are really hard and I’ve been in lots of waves today but I got a bus into the City to buy a $40 diary. It’s time to do things for me. I love journaling but I usually just use a cheap journal or do it on my computer. Pleeease everyone who is reading this and going through the torment of withdrawals make sure you do things for yourself. I have to say journaling also really helps. Please get a journal or journal on your computer. 

 

Im pretty brain dead at the moment so it’s time to put in the headphones n listen to music. 

 

I know this is the hardest ride of our lives. It is torture but we can do this. Wishing everyone all the best💚

 

 

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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Okay, one last thought for the day. If you are not too noise sensitive crank up the music in withdrawals. I’ve been listening to Andrea Bocelli. What a voice!!! Crank up the music. I’m in my fifties but my music ranges through the ages. 

 

Okay,, again I say crank up the music if you can tolerate the noise as it’s an amazing tool through withdrawals!!!💚

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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On 10/5/2018 at 3:15 PM, Carmie said:

 

Hi Papaya, 

 

Yes, anhedonia certainly is no fun, but I remember someone writing on here that it is a defence mechanism. Please don’t stop doing your art n the things you love. I still keep doing the things I love even when I’m totally numb. 

 

Continue to go out in nature n keep drawing. I’m creative like you, n if nothing else, continuing to be creative is a good distraction when going through waves. I have a “happy wall” in my bedroom where I put my art n anything that makes me smile. I love balloons so they are always there as well. Continue to make art n put it somewhere you can look at it. It is nice when I wake up in the morning to see my wall. I have got positive sayings on there too.

 

Take care n be creative anyway💚

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much, 

 

The happy wall idea seems really good. Im. I'm trying to pin here and there thoughts that make me feel better and try to tell my positive stuff in spite of all the negative my mind comes up with it helps me go back to the positive. 

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  • Oct 2016:  fast tapered per doctor's instructions,  in just 2 weeks went from 120 to 90 to 60 mg 
  • CT from 60 mg to 0 and then reinstated after 3 days, then found the 10% method.
  • Tapering since October 2016, lowering by 10% of dose reductions (of original dose which was too fast)
  • May 2017: 7.2 mg/day
  • Nov 2017: 2.7 mg/day  tapered to fast, took a rest
  • Jan 2018: started reducing 2 pellets per month (took more than a month if needed)
  • August 2018: 1.8 mg/day  (10 pellets left)
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Hi Carmie! Sorry to hear about all the waves, sounds like it has been rough lately, but you're so good at handling it and thinking positively. Thinking positively has been a struggle for me (even before withdrawals) so that is something I'm working on a lot lately and seeing people like you applying it so well is really encouraging. Negative thinking can be so ingrained when it has been going on for a long time and very hard to change, that's why it's so important to actively try to work on it.

 

I agree with what you said a while ago about being around nature and animals. It's very soothing and feels therapeutic. Unfortunately I don't have any pets myself anymore but I met some when I was away for a week recently and it was great. You say a lot of good things like this that I think people need a reminder about from time to time.

 

Really hope you will feel better soon. Hugs and take care.

2011-2015: Escitalopram (Cipralex) 20 mg, Voxra 300 mg (quit Voxra in late 2015, no issues)

2016: Started tapering Escitalopram 5 mg at a time, every fourth week

July 24th, 2016: Escitalopram 5 mg

April 2nd, 2017: Quit last dosage (WD worsened a lot)

Ca 6 last months of 2017: Taking Diazepam 15-25 mg irregularly, less than once a month

Ca Dec 2017: Out of Diazepam, i.e free from all prescribed drugs

Now: Still drug free

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14 hours ago, PapayaShake said:

Thank you so much, 

 

The happy wall idea seems really good. Im. I'm trying to pin here and there thoughts that make me feel better and try to tell my positive stuff in spite of all the negative my mind comes up with it helps me go back to the positive. 

 

Hi PapayaShake, 

 

That’s nice you’ve put positive quotes up here n there. We are never going to be fully positive in this journey but it’s just a matter of getting through each day as best we can. I’m in a wave today n I’ve been keeping myself occupied by listening to YouTube videos n doing a diamond painting of a park. I love nature. 

 

Have u ever done diamond paintings? They’re easy to do when you don’t have much brain power. They are little shiny resin beads you put on a picture. Each colour is put on a different number or letter on the sticky canvas. I buy diamond paintings that mean something to me n they go on my happy wall too. I’ve got animals and the beach n flowers etc. I see them when I wake up in the morning and they remind me of what is still good in life no matter how awful I feel. 

 

I get them off ebay. They are cheap. I keep a lot of them at home so if I’m too braindead to do much else n when waves are bad I can put my focus on them. They make great presents too, you can get people’s favourite animals n flowers etc etc n frame them n give them away as presents. 

 

I know you’re anhedonic all of the time but doing things like this are still a great distraction. I get a lot of anhedonia too but I get times when it’s not so bad. Today I’m in survival mode just trying to get through the day so I’m distracting myself. 

 

We will get to the end if this journey one day papayashake but in the meantime we just have to keep distracting ourselves.

 

Sending hugs🤗

 

 

 

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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11 hours ago, Sunnyday said:

Hi Carmie! Sorry to hear about all the waves, sounds like it has been rough lately, but you're so good at handling it and thinking positively. Thinking positively has been a struggle for me (even before withdrawals) so that is something I'm working on a lot lately and seeing people like you applying it so well is really encouraging. Negative thinking can be so ingrained when it has been going on for a long time and very hard to change, that's why it's so important to actively try to work on it.

 

I agree with what you said a while ago about being around nature and animals. It's very soothing and feels therapeutic. Unfortunately I don't have any pets myself anymore but I met some when I was away for a week recently and it was great. You say a lot of good things like this that I think people need a reminder about from time to time.

 

Really hope you will feel better soon. Hugs and take care.

 

Hi Sunnyday, 

 

Thanks for dropping by. Yes, waves are no fun. I’m in a wave today but I’m keeping myself distracted. I think I’ve become a master at distracting myself😂.

 

Yes, negative thinking can be ingrained especially when we’ve gone through a lot in our lives. I’ve had a lot of pain in my life but I continue to fight hard to be positive. I’m not positive all the time, far from it, but I try to see the blessings in my day. 

 

Yes nature n animals and are very soothing. If you’re well enough try to get out in nature as much as you can, even if it’s just a small park near your place or your backyard. I live in a unit so I don’t have a backyard. It was nice being down my sister’s place the other week as she has a big back yard n two crazy dogs. 

 

I was so anhedonic the whole week I was down there n struggled to find pleasure in anything but I made myself still do the things that I normally enjoy. I took a tram to the beach n sat in my sister’s backyard n did crosswords with her. 

 

Hope you’re coping okay. One day at a time does it, one hour at a time and one minute at a time. I think I’m doing the minute at a time thing today. 

 

Take care💚

 

 

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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hi @Carmie

just wanted to drop by and say hello and wish you better days ahead,sorry it's so rough right now.

 

you're so strong and positive I know you'll get through this someday.

 

sending big hugs your way.🤗🤗❤️

went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct  back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs.

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Hi Carmie, I’m sorry the going is tough. You will get there though. Karma will see to that. We get back what we give out very often. Not always,  but often. You are always going around giving encouragement, advice, light and love to lots and lots of people. I’m sure that we are all sending the same to you. That’s a lot of light and love coming your way Carmie ! I think that your patience in taper is an example to us all. One day at a time has been my mantra for a long time ( because of addictions) . It works with these wd’s just as well, we never know what is around the corner, Carmie. 

Sending lots of light and love

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Dosulepin. May 2. 2018. 50mgs and 25 mgs alternate nights

Dosulepin. May 27 2018. 50 mgs per night ( increased )

Dosulepin. July 11 2018. 45 mgs per night

Dosulepin. August 13 2018  40 mgs per night

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14 hours ago, Carmie said:

 

Hi Sunnyday, 

 

Thanks for dropping by. Yes, waves are no fun. I’m in a wave today but I’m keeping myself distracted. I think I’ve become a master at distracting myself😂.

 

Yes, negative thinking can be ingrained especially when we’ve gone through a lot in our lives. I’ve had a lot of pain in my life but I continue to fight hard to be positive. I’m not positive all the time, far from it, but I try to see the blessings in my day. 

 

Yes nature n animals and are very soothing. If you’re well enough try to get out in nature as much as you can, even if it’s just a small park near your place or your backyard. I live in a unit so I don’t have a backyard. It was nice being down my sister’s place the other week as she has a big back yard n two crazy dogs. 

 

I was so anhedonic the whole week I was down there n struggled to find pleasure in anything but I made myself still do the things that I normally enjoy. I took a tram to the beach n sat in my sister’s backyard n did crosswords with her. 

 

Hope you’re coping okay. One day at a time does it, one hour at a time and one minute at a time. I think I’m doing the minute at a time thing today. 

 

Take care💚

 

 

 

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everything is for the greater good. source wanted to learn about it self.

2010 to 2011 : Seroquel XR 400

2011 to 2017 : Seroquel XR 350
July 2017 to September 2017: Seroquel XR 300
September 2017 To January 2018: Bouncing Between Seroquel XR 300 to 200 XR
January 2018 to June 2018: Stabilized on Seroquel 200 XR

20/6/2018 - Switching from Seroquel XR to Seroquel 200 IR in order to continue the tapering. didn't work well, back to 200mg XR after a few days

8/2018 - Changed my dose to Seroquel 150mg XR +50mg IR

9/2018 - Tapered my dose to Seroquel 100mg XR +75mg IR

10/2018 - Tapered my dose to Seroquel 50mg XR +100mg IR

15/10/2018 Seroquel IR 125 mg at 9PM and 25 mg IR  at 9AM

11/2018 Seroquel IR 125 mg at 9PM and 12.5 mg IR at 9AM

12/2018 Seroquel 50mg XR +100mg IR At night

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Hi @Steve61 @direstraits@quetiapineAddict

 

Thanks for popping by, 

 

Struggling to think today. I’m lying on my bed listening to YouTube videos n I’ve been doing some crocheting. Distractions! Distractions! Distractions! I’ve also been watching Death In Paradise. Love that show. How I would love to live in a tropical island! 

 

I’ve just been looking over some photos n a nice one of when I was staying down the Coast with friends made me smile. We stayed in a fancy hotel on the 33rd floor I think it was. Waking up every morning n seeing the sun rise over the ocean was amazing. 

 

The pool area was gorgeous too, though it was too cold to swim outside. I went n spent time in the indoor heated pool. I don’t have much strength but I loved the water n I had an absolute ball helping young ones from Dubai to swim. Such sweet kids. It brightened my day. I feel a need to be in nature n water all the time. I think it’s important to enjoy nature, even more so in withdrawals.

 

Too braindead to write much more but wanted to thank you all for your encouraging words. You guys rock!

 

Sending sunshine your way☀️☀️☀️☀️

 

 

 

 

 

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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7 hours ago, Carmie said:

 Struggling to think today. I’m lying on my bed listening to YouTube videos n I’ve been doing some crocheting. Distractions! Distractions! Distractions! I’ve also been watching Death In Paradise. Love that show. How I would love to live in a tropical island! 

 

I’ve just been looking over some photos n a nice one of when I was staying down the Coast with friends made me smile. We stayed in a fancy hotel on the 33rd floor I think it was. Waking up every morning n seeing the sun rise over the ocean was amazing. 

Hi Carmie, Yes....Distractions and keep yourself busy with your happy memories photos to looked back. Be strong and hang in there. This waves will be over sooner and you can enjoy back with naturals and sunlight soon.🌞Take care. Love and sending you my big big hugs.🤗

Mid December 16 lorezapam 1mg and lexapro 5mg

Early April17 updosed lorezapam 2mg, mid Apr17 taper 1.5mg, mid May17-1.25mg, early Jun17- 1mg, mid Jun17-0.75mg, mid July17-0.5mg, End July 17 reduce from 0.4mg, 0.3mg,0.2mg until 0.1mg.lorezapam free on 9 August 2017.

Early Mar17 updosed to Lexapro 10mg , end Mar17 reduced 7.5mg, mid May17 reduced 0.5mg, End Aug17 reduced 2.5mg, early Sep17 -1.5mg, Mid Sept-1mg, End Sept - 0.5mg .lexapro free on 26 September 2017

 

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On 10/13/2018 at 8:53 PM, Miracle123 said:

Hi Carmie, Yes....Distractions and keep yourself busy with your happy memories photos to looked back. Be strong and hang in there. This waves will be over sooner and you can enjoy back with naturals and sunlight soon.🌞Take care. Love and sending you my big big hugs.🤗

 

Hi Miracle, 

 

You little ray of sunshine☀️. I read a few stories on here today but can’t read anymore. I’m keeping my head above water. I’ve almost finished a diamond painting of a night time camp scene near a lake with a crackling fire. Nature is always my focus. Love creation. Diamond paintings are a great distraction for me. 

 

The rest of the day Ive been watching Death In Paradise. Love the scenery n I love using my brain trying to figure out complicated situations. I’ve seen the series before but because of memory problems I always learn something new. How cool would it be to live on a desert  Island? Been crocheting n knitting while watching DVDs. 

 

Ive been in bed most of the day but really needed to get out in nature for a little while, even though I could only manage half an hour. I have a creek not far from me n we’ve had lots of rain lately but had to get out anyway. I got an amazing photo of a carpet of jacaranda flowers on the grass despite the rain n it made my day. I love flowers n trees n grass n mountains n lakes n creeks n beaches ec etc.

 

Photography makes me smile so much, it’s a real passion of mine. I know a lot of people got into photography because of social media but I was into photography way before the digital age. The anhedonia has lifted a bit n nature around me makes me smile. I’m smiling too because I love taking photographs of nature n I managed to do that today.

 

Take care Miracle 💚💚💚

 

 

 

 

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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Okay, was just listening to something on YouTube n grabbed the tv remote control to switch it off on my iPad. Looks like my brain won’t be in action today😂😂😂

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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21 hours ago, Carmie said:

 

Hi Miracle, 

 

You little ray of sunshine☀️. I read a few stories on here today but can’t read anymore. I’m keeping my head above water. I’ve almost finished a diamond painting of a night time camp scene near a lake with a crackling fire. Nature is always my focus. Love creation. Diamond paintings are a great distraction for me. 

 

The rest of the day Ive been watching Death In Paradise. Love the scenery n I love using my brain trying to figure out complicated situations. I’ve seen the series before but because of memory problems I always learn something new. How cool would it be to live on a desert  Island? Been crocheting n knitting while watching DVDs. 

 

Ive been in bed most of the day but really needed to get out in nature for a little while, even though I could only manage half an hour. I have a creek not far from me n we’ve had lots of rain lately but had to get out anyway. I got an amazing photo of a carpet of jacaranda flowers on the grass despite the rain n it made my day. I love flowers n trees n grass n mountains n lakes n creeks n beaches ec etc.

 

Photography makes me smile so much, it’s a real passion of mine. I know a lot of people got into photography because of social media but I was into photography way before the digital age. The anhedonia has lifted a bit n nature around me makes me smile. I’m smiling too because I love taking photographs of nature n I managed to do that today.

 

Take care Miracle 💚💚💚

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Carmie,

You really are a postive person and you don't seem to dwell on the negatives. 

It is such a great attribute. 

Distraction is the best way to stop one self from thinking about WDS.

You are doing well and keep going. 

Take care,  Hopefull.

:)

 

 

DRUG HISTORY:

 

November 2013- Zoloft, ( Bad reaction).

January 2014 - March 2014 Seroquel.( Quit Cold Turkey).

January2014- Mirtazapine, I was taking 15mg at one stage, reduced to 7.5mg, Pgad reactions to Mirtazapine. Doctor kept increasing it to 37.5mg, until July 2014. No improvement, experiencing panic attacks, on 37.5 mg. I had enough by October 2014. Began tapering.

October 2014- Started tapering Mirtazapine from 37.5mg.

September 2015- Down to 4mg of Mirtazapine. Crashed.

September 16th- Up dosed to 5mg. Held this dose for almost 5 months. Stabilised.

February 2016- Began tapering again. From 5mg to 4.5mg of Mirtazapine. (Rocking the boat, again)! Lol. :(

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Hi Carmie,

Just checking in. Are you stabilising a bit on the new formulation?

Regards,

Bee

7 months of prescribed polypharmacy in 2015-2016, including several classes of psych meds.

1st attempt at taper was too fast. 2nd attempt is underway.

1 Mar 2018: 37.5 mg paroxetine, 150 mg lamotrigine, 300 mg quetiapine

1 Oct 2020: 30 mg paroxetine, 150 mg lamotrigine, 37.5 mg quetiapine

15 May 2022: 25 mg paroxetine, 150 mg lamotrigine, 0 mg quetiapine

11 Jan 2024: 20 mg paroxetine, 118.75 mg lamotrigine 

Supplements: Iron, Vit D magnesium glycinate, omega 3

I am not a medical professional. All my posts are my opinions only, based on my experiences.

 

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9 minutes ago, Bee5 said:

Hi Carmie,

Just checking in. Are you stabilising a bit on the new formulation?

Regards,

Bee

 

Hi Bee, 

 

No, I haven’t stabilised as yet. It is day 49 since changing to the compounded formula. Hope you’re doing okay💚

 

4 hours ago, Hopefull said:

 

Hi Carmie,

You really are a postive person and you don't seem to dwell on the negatives. 

It is such a great attribute. 

Distraction is the best way to stop one self from thinking about WDS.

You are doing well and keep going. 

Take care,  Hopefull.

:)

 

 

 

Hi Miracle, 

 

Thanks for dropping by, yes distractions are the way to go when going through waves. I hope you managed to find another box or two of the meds you were on. It’s a day at a time, isn’t it? Sending hugs🤗

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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Stay strong Carmie! I am also not stable yet, but overall, the brain fog is lifting, and concentration is improving. Small victories I guess.

7 months of prescribed polypharmacy in 2015-2016, including several classes of psych meds.

1st attempt at taper was too fast. 2nd attempt is underway.

1 Mar 2018: 37.5 mg paroxetine, 150 mg lamotrigine, 300 mg quetiapine

1 Oct 2020: 30 mg paroxetine, 150 mg lamotrigine, 37.5 mg quetiapine

15 May 2022: 25 mg paroxetine, 150 mg lamotrigine, 0 mg quetiapine

11 Jan 2024: 20 mg paroxetine, 118.75 mg lamotrigine 

Supplements: Iron, Vit D magnesium glycinate, omega 3

I am not a medical professional. All my posts are my opinions only, based on my experiences.

 

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5 hours ago, Hopefull said:

 

Hi Carmie,

You really are a postive person and you don't seem to dwell on the negatives. 

It is such a great attribute. 

Distraction is the best way to stop one self from thinking about WDS.

You are doing well and keep going. 

Take care,  Hopefull.

:)

 

 

 

P.s.Sorry Hopeful, 

 

I called you Miracle in the last message I sent you. I’m so braindead today. I shouldn’t come on here when I can hardly think, I end up making a million mistakes.Thanks again for dropping by. 

 

Hope you’re coping ok💚

37 minutes ago, Bee5 said:

Stay strong Carmie! I am also not stable yet, but overall, the brain fog is lifting, and concentration is improving. Small victories I guess.

 

 

Thanks for your kind words Bee, 

 

Im hanging in there. Have been keeping myself distracted. I’m struggling to think today but it’s not just withdrawals. I have chronic brain fog n memory problems whether I’m in a wave or not due to CFS. Can’t focus so I’m going to veg out to Netflix now.

 

Sendng hugs 🤗

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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Hope everyone is coping as best they can, 

 

Ive been in survival mode but I’m doing well in keeping myself distracted. So far this morning I’ve been knitting, crocheting, watching Death In Paradise n now Miss Marple. Tonight hopefully I’ll catch up with friends. 

 

Im still watching a Miss Marple mystery at the moment. I wonder who did it?😀

 

Ive blown up some new balloons for my “happy wall” n have done some housework. Haven’t had the strength for a shower yet but I will do that soon. Now it’s back to my murder mystery. I’m sure Miss Marple has figured it out!!

 

Distract! Distract! Distract everyone.

 

Sending hugs🤗

 

 

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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Good job, Carmie.  Hang in there. -R

https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/16629-rosetta-ct-may-2011-too-fast-taper-feb-2017/?page=25

2001-2011 Celexa 10 mg raised to 40 mg then 60 mg over this time period

May 2011 OB Doctor's Cold switch Celexa 60 mg to 10 mg Zoloft sertraline (baby born)

2012-2016 - Doctors raised dose of Zoloft up to 150 mg

2016 - Xanax prescribed - as needed - 0.5 mg about every 3 days (bad reaction)

2016 - Stopped Xanax

Late 2016- Began (too fast) taper of Zoloft

Early 2017 - Trazodone prescribed for bedtime (doseage unknown)

Feb 2017 - Completed taper/stopped Trazodone

Drug free since Feb 2017

2017 - Unisom otc very rarely for sleep

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30 minutes ago, Rosetta said:

Good job, Carmie.  Hang in there. -R

 

Hi Rosetta, 

 

Thanks for dropping by. You are a gem. Yes, I’m getting good at the distractions. I’m sooooo sorry you struggle so much too. This journey is the hardest journey of our lives, there really is no doubt about that. 

 

Ive been so braindead lately, not just due to waves but due to my illness too. I have a millions different distractions for the future too, not only the ones I’m already using. I feel so incredibly blessed that I have a brain that keeps me finding creative things to do. I don’t understand the concept of boredom n having trouble finding distractions as my brain is always ticking over a million things I would like to do, even when stuck in bed. 

 

If I can’t get out n about due to illness n withdrawals I start planning things in my brain that I can do in the future. 

 

Sending you a massive hug Rosetta🤗

 

 

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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You are truly an inspiration, Carmie!!  Blessings and hugs!!! 💜

-Nardil 1976 < year, stopped. React to AD's. Klonopin .5BID 1990, 2.5mg til 2016

-Klonopin doubled Jan '16. Taper to 2.25mg May to Nov '16. Bad react to Lexapro, stop. React to Prevacid too, taper off. 

-November '16 Tapered .25mg Klonopin in hospital. Jan '17 started Viibryd, 20mg from Feb to June '17,     

-20mg to 10mg Viibryd from 3/25 to 6/10 2017, 12/15 10% Viibryd taper...back up next day

-Clonazepam 2mg to 1.85mg 4/14 '17 to end November; taper to 1mg Clonazepam in hospital 9/1 tp 9/14 '17

-Feb '18 Amiloride .25mg  5/18 off Amiloride d/t react. Clonaz compounded  

-4/27 '18 Viibryd 9.5mg, 6/11 9.0 mg, 1/27 '19 Viibryd 8.75mg, ; Clonazepam .2mg 530pm and .7mg 1130pm, Premarin .3mg 830PM CARAFATE QID 2/27/19 to 3/5/19

-July 6'19 1/2 10mg Claritin 230pm, stopped it about July 18, started Oct 11 '19, 

-7/27 Viibryd 8.5, 8/29 8.25, 10/24 8.0, 12/19 7.75, Feb '20 7.50, 3/20 7.25, 5/20 7.0, 6/20 6.75, 7/20 6.5, 8/20 6.25, 10/2 20 6.0, 11/25'20 5.75, 1/9/21 5.5, 2/23 5.25

-1015 AM Viibryd, vit D 4,000IU 130, 415 Clonazepam .2mg, 815 Premarin .3mg, 1015 Clonaz .7mg,

  1115 3t fish oil+D 1145 Castor Oil 650mg(4) 1230 Carafate 1/2GM,Methylated B Vit  1/week,Reacted Mag prn

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19 minutes ago, Rabe said:

You are truly an inspiration, Carmie!!  Blessings and hugs!!! 💜

 

Thanks for your kind words Rabe, 

 

I struggle like everyone else but I try soooo hard to keep distracting myself. I think one thing that’s really helped is my faith n also my amazing friends. I have so many friends n they have stuck by me through thick n thin. I don’t feel like I deserve them but somehow they seem to stick to me like glue. They are always messaging me to see how I am. When I’m struggling it makes me teary n warms my heart at the same time. 

 

Again, I want to say thank u for your kind words💚💚💚💚

 

 

Been on APs, benzos, ADs and opiates, for chronic pain. Had Akathisia in the past that made me suicidal. Still on Seroquel. 2019:➡️ March10=7.25mg ✔️ April17=7.0✔️ June5=6.75✔️ July14=6.50✔️ Aug28=6.25✔️ Oct10=6.20  ✔️ Oct21=6.0✔️ Dec16=5.80 ✔️ 2020➡️ Jan 21=5.60 ✔️ April2=5.40 ✔️ May29=5.20 ✔️ Aug14= 5.0 ✔️Sep29=4.80✔️2021➡️ Jan31=4.60 mg✔️ April24=4.40mg✔️Jul17=4.30mg ✔️ Aug 28=4.20 ✔️ Oct 11=4.15✔️Nov1=4.10 ✔️ Nov21= 4.05✔️ Dec13= 4mg ✔️2022 ➡️ Jan8=3.95✔️ Jan31=3.90✔️ March2=3.85 ✔️ April4=3.80 ✔️ June16=3.75✔️ July26=3.70✔️ Sep2=3.65✔️ Oct21=3.60 ✔️ Dec8=3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️ March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor.

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