Cjlo Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 I was on celexa 20mg and adderall 10mg for 8 years out of the blue my doctor decided to reduce me to 10 mg celexa and removed me from adderall all together for the first 3 days I didn't know what was happening to me spent 3 days in bed that was 2 weeks ago now I have this overwhelming fear of terror constantly night sweats insomnia and acid reflux it's been a little over a week and the depression terrible I have a wife and 3 kids and dont know what to do Paxil 2007-2010 Celexa 2010-2018 - 20mg down to 10mg now Lamotragine 2010- present 225 mg Adderall 10mg 2010-2018 Bupropion 2011 Straterra just for 2 weeks in 2018 Ecitalopram 2 weeks in 2018 Link to comment
Cjlo Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 I have been off adderall 10mg and had my celexa cut down to 10mg from 20 mg about 2 weeks ago I have really bad insomnia depression I sweat all the time worse at night and acid reflux I went to the dr they said it's just anxiety I am having a hard time dealing with this I was on these meds for 8 years can anyone help Paxil 2007-2010 Celexa 2010-2018 - 20mg down to 10mg now Lamotragine 2010- present 225 mg Adderall 10mg 2010-2018 Bupropion 2011 Straterra just for 2 weeks in 2018 Ecitalopram 2 weeks in 2018 Link to comment
Cjlo Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 (edited) I am a combat vet when I came home from over seas I thought I was fine until about year 2 which would have been September 2009 I had a breakdown the va prescribed celexa 20mg lamotragine 200 mg and adderall 10mg. I took those pills up until 3 weeks ago. The doctors had mentioned a concern with heart qt and said my pills could cause an issue. They decided it would be good to take my celexa down to 10mg and take the adderall away period. I was ok for about 3 days then the heart palpitations started and sweating my stomach was in knots and I didn't understand what was happening to me. I ended up in the er on a Thursday and a Friday they kept saying it was just general anxiety I couldn't understand I was on meds for that. It's been a little over a week and a half some of those symptoms have faded but it has been replaced with feelings of dread, extra acid in my stomach depression I feel so numb and scared all at once. Sometimes i will feel like I'll be ok then it comes back all again. I cant sleep and barely eat I contacted the va and the dr told me I had to ride it out or they would lock me up. I'm just looking for help on how to deal with this. Edited August 10, 2018 by SkyBlue spacing Paxil 2007-2010 Celexa 2010-2018 - 20mg down to 10mg now Lamotragine 2010- present 225 mg Adderall 10mg 2010-2018 Bupropion 2011 Straterra just for 2 weeks in 2018 Ecitalopram 2 weeks in 2018 Link to comment
Cjlo Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 I dont know where to post but I am struggling I dont even know how to put into words how I'm feeling Paxil 2007-2010 Celexa 2010-2018 - 20mg down to 10mg now Lamotragine 2010- present 225 mg Adderall 10mg 2010-2018 Bupropion 2011 Straterra just for 2 weeks in 2018 Ecitalopram 2 weeks in 2018 Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus SkyBlue Posted August 10, 2018 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) Hello and welcome to SA. You are posting in the correct place. This will be your "introduction" thread, a place for you to ask questions, get support, and share your journey. You are having withdrawal symptoms from being taken off of these drugs too quickly. It is possible that reinstating a small amount will relieve some symptoms and allow you to taper off more slowly and safely. Please read the first page of this thread: https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/7562-about-reinstating-and-stabilizing-to-reduce-withdrawal-symptoms/ Before reinstating or anything else, the best place to begin is to share your drug history in a "signature" that will be accompany all of the posts you write here. (You've given some of this info above, so feel free to cut and paste.) https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/18343-please-put-your-withdrawal-history-in-your-signature/ Again, welcome. Edited August 10, 2018 by manymoretodays updated signature link 2020: After 18+ years (entire adult life) on Paxil, a dangerous doctor-led "taper" in 2015, and four years tapering off the last 1 mg thanks to SA and the Brassmonkey slide, I AM COMPLETELY FREE OF PAXIL! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Forever. 2021: Began conservative, proper, CNS-respecting taper of Zoloft, led by the only expert on me -- me. Making own liquid. 5-10% plus holds. 2022: Holding on Zoloft for now. Current dose 47 mg. Hanging in, hanging on. Severe protracted PAWS, windows and waves. While I may not be doing "a lot" by outside standards, things are graaaaadually getting better. Yoga (gentle to medium); walks; daily breath practice; nutrition, fruits/veg; nature; water; EastEnders (lol); practicing self-compassion, self-care; boundaries; connection; allowing feelings; t r u s t ing that I, too, will heal. (--> may need to be reminded of this.) "You are not alone, and this is not the end of your story." - Baylissa Link to comment
Cjlo Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 When I told my dr about what I was experiencing they told me I would have to just ride this out Paxil 2007-2010 Celexa 2010-2018 - 20mg down to 10mg now Lamotragine 2010- present 225 mg Adderall 10mg 2010-2018 Bupropion 2011 Straterra just for 2 weeks in 2018 Ecitalopram 2 weeks in 2018 Link to comment
Cjlo Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 When I told my dr about what I was experiencing they told me I would have to just ride this out. How do I add to my signature Paxil 2007-2010 Celexa 2010-2018 - 20mg down to 10mg now Lamotragine 2010- present 225 mg Adderall 10mg 2010-2018 Bupropion 2011 Straterra just for 2 weeks in 2018 Ecitalopram 2 weeks in 2018 Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus SkyBlue Posted August 10, 2018 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted August 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Cjlo said: When I told my dr about what I was experiencing they told me I would have to just ride this out. How do I add to my signature Yes, unfortunately most doctors truly don't understand withdrawal. But there are ways to handle and hopefully minimize withdrawal, and it is likely that we can help you get stabilized. For some reason the link I posted above isn't working. Here is the link for creating a signature. If you are able to, please keep notes on paper about your symptoms each day. Here is some info about doing that (and Dr. Glenmullen's symptoms checklist at the top of the thread can be really helpful) https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/1779-rate-symptoms-daily-to-track-patterns-and-progress/?hl=glenmullen 2020: After 18+ years (entire adult life) on Paxil, a dangerous doctor-led "taper" in 2015, and four years tapering off the last 1 mg thanks to SA and the Brassmonkey slide, I AM COMPLETELY FREE OF PAXIL! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Forever. 2021: Began conservative, proper, CNS-respecting taper of Zoloft, led by the only expert on me -- me. Making own liquid. 5-10% plus holds. 2022: Holding on Zoloft for now. Current dose 47 mg. Hanging in, hanging on. Severe protracted PAWS, windows and waves. While I may not be doing "a lot" by outside standards, things are graaaaadually getting better. Yoga (gentle to medium); walks; daily breath practice; nutrition, fruits/veg; nature; water; EastEnders (lol); practicing self-compassion, self-care; boundaries; connection; allowing feelings; t r u s t ing that I, too, will heal. (--> may need to be reminded of this.) "You are not alone, and this is not the end of your story." - Baylissa Link to comment
Cjlo Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 I have an appointment this month with a dr and I'm thinking of requesting being taken off all my meds currently I'm on 10mg of celexa and 200mg of lamotragine at night and 25 in the morning I'm looking for recommendations I'm still going through withdrawls but I dont ever want to have to go through this again any help Paxil 2007-2010 Celexa 2010-2018 - 20mg down to 10mg now Lamotragine 2010- present 225 mg Adderall 10mg 2010-2018 Bupropion 2011 Straterra just for 2 weeks in 2018 Ecitalopram 2 weeks in 2018 Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Songbird Posted August 21, 2018 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted August 21, 2018 Cjlo, how are you doing now? Please post an update. 2001–2002 paroxetine 2003 citalopram 2004-2008 paroxetine (various failed tapers) 2008 paroxetine slow taper down to 2016 Aug off paroxetine2016 citalopram May 20mg Oct 15mg … slow taper down2018 citalopram 13 Feb 4.6mg 15 Mar 4.4mg 29 Apr 4.2mg 6 Jul 4.1mg 17 Aug 4.0mg 18 Nov 3.8mg 2019 15 Mar 3.6mg 21 May 3.4mg 26 Dec 3.2mg 2020 19 Feb 3.0mg 19 Jul 2.9mg 16 Sep 2.8mg 25 Oct 2.7mg 23 Oct 2.6mg 24 Dec 2.5mg 2021 29 Aug 2.4mg 15 Nov 2.3mg Link to comment
Cjlo Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Having windows and waves I have bad acid indigestion caused by stress and the moment it flares up I get more stressed it's a vicious cycle I am in constant fear of what is going on in my body I've lost about 10 pounds in 3 weeks even tho I eat and dont exercise much so just overall freaking out over everything I'm trying g to manage stress the best I can I feel like I get 5 steps forward and 6 steps back I'm just doing the best I can Paxil 2007-2010 Celexa 2010-2018 - 20mg down to 10mg now Lamotragine 2010- present 225 mg Adderall 10mg 2010-2018 Bupropion 2011 Straterra just for 2 weeks in 2018 Ecitalopram 2 weeks in 2018 Link to comment
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