RedMachine Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 On 4/27/2019 at 3:58 AM, Gracee said: Amazing how well you are doing with zero meds. Great work! Best wishes. G. Wish I could see my self doing so well it doesn't feel like it I'm sat here so stressed and cant relax for no reason Citalopram 10mg start of April 2018 - finished citalopram mid April after 2 week, off for a week Sertaline 50mg for 2 days around 21st April - finished after 2 days, off for about 2 weeks. Citalopram liquid 5mg around 10th May - finished around 2.5 weeks later near end of May, off for around 10 days Mirtazapine 15mg from June for a month till 10th July 3rd July fast reduced the mirtazapine, halfed the tablet every couple days. Thats was all 2018, previously smoked weed & drunk To this day not took no medication apart from iburprofen which gives me bad side effects Link to comment
RedMachine Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 (edited) Topic title: finally 12 month of mirtazapine and my life still not worth it finally 12 month still having no luck read my previous post fed up of being stuck in my own mind and talking to my own thoughts Edited July 21, 2019 by ChessieCat added topic title Citalopram 10mg start of April 2018 - finished citalopram mid April after 2 week, off for a week Sertaline 50mg for 2 days around 21st April - finished after 2 days, off for about 2 weeks. Citalopram liquid 5mg around 10th May - finished around 2.5 weeks later near end of May, off for around 10 days Mirtazapine 15mg from June for a month till 10th July 3rd July fast reduced the mirtazapine, halfed the tablet every couple days. Thats was all 2018, previously smoked weed & drunk To this day not took no medication apart from iburprofen which gives me bad side effects Link to comment
RedMachine Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 Any help please would be great Citalopram 10mg start of April 2018 - finished citalopram mid April after 2 week, off for a week Sertaline 50mg for 2 days around 21st April - finished after 2 days, off for about 2 weeks. Citalopram liquid 5mg around 10th May - finished around 2.5 weeks later near end of May, off for around 10 days Mirtazapine 15mg from June for a month till 10th July 3rd July fast reduced the mirtazapine, halfed the tablet every couple days. Thats was all 2018, previously smoked weed & drunk To this day not took no medication apart from iburprofen which gives me bad side effects Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted July 23, 2019 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted July 23, 2019 44 minutes ago, RedMachine said: Any help please would be great I'm sorry you're feeling so bad. You tapered very fast, and your system is destabilized. Though you were on the drugs for a relatively short period of time, it was enough to produce withdrawal symptoms. The symptoms you described in your March 9 post are typical withdrawal symptoms. These two links will help you understand what you're experiencing. How Long Is Withdrawal Going to Take? (this post - see below But I only took it for a Week While these links can be read as discouraging, the ultimate message is hopeful - that you will heal. Unfortunately, the process generally is long and frustrating. We don't recommend a lot of supplements on SA, as many members report being sensitive to them due to our over-reactive nervous systems, but two supplements that we do recommend are magnesium and omega 3 (fish oil). Many people find these to be calming to the nervous system. Magnesium, nature's calcium channel blocker Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) Please research all supplements first and only add in one at a time and at a low dose in case you do experience problems. We recommend the use of non-drug techniques to cope with withdrawal. Please take a look at the subjects in this link and see which you think might be of help to you. Non-drug techniques to cope The links are techniques to help deal with anxiety. Audio: First Aid for Panic (4 minutes) CBT Course: An Introductory Self-Help Course in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Audio: How to Recover from Anxiety - Dr Claire Weekes VIDEO: Peace from Nervous Suffering - Claire Weekes (1 hour) (http://sendvid.com/vgquc1dg) Anxiety Stuff - all kinds of stuff about anxiety attacks and things that help … 10 minute Restorative Yoga for Relaxation | Up the wall Gridley Introduction Lexapro 20 mg since 2004. Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017. End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg Oct. 30, 2020 Jump to zero from 0.025mg. Current dose: 0.000mg 3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete. Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium End 2021 year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper. Taper is 95% complete. Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986. Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper. Current dose as of April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
RedMachine Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 13 month of still not there This hot weather is making me complete wreck & being tired from work makes everything hard Also not being able to fully workout proper Citalopram 10mg start of April 2018 - finished citalopram mid April after 2 week, off for a week Sertaline 50mg for 2 days around 21st April - finished after 2 days, off for about 2 weeks. Citalopram liquid 5mg around 10th May - finished around 2.5 weeks later near end of May, off for around 10 days Mirtazapine 15mg from June for a month till 10th July 3rd July fast reduced the mirtazapine, halfed the tablet every couple days. Thats was all 2018, previously smoked weed & drunk To this day not took no medication apart from iburprofen which gives me bad side effects Link to comment
Bee5 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 On 3/15/2019 at 6:34 PM, RedMachine said: Bee5 How was your withdrawal and medication? Hi Red, Sorry, I only just saw that you asked a question. This is my second withdrawal attempt, and because I am doing it slowly, it is manageable. I had to reinstate when my thoughts became too intrusive, but that was at 3 months off my previous taper. How is your taper going? 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. Link to comment
RedMachine Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 I never tapered just cold Turkey Citalopram 10mg start of April 2018 - finished citalopram mid April after 2 week, off for a week Sertaline 50mg for 2 days around 21st April - finished after 2 days, off for about 2 weeks. Citalopram liquid 5mg around 10th May - finished around 2.5 weeks later near end of May, off for around 10 days Mirtazapine 15mg from June for a month till 10th July 3rd July fast reduced the mirtazapine, halfed the tablet every couple days. Thats was all 2018, previously smoked weed & drunk To this day not took no medication apart from iburprofen which gives me bad side effects Link to comment
RedMachine Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 I'm coming upto 22months of the medication, I have noticed the heat makes me feel really bad causes panic attacks, throwing up, diarrhoea, feel ill for a few days and also I feel very dehydrated. Other than that the 22 month mark has been hard to reach nearly 2 years, the symptoms I get now are no motivation, tired most of the time, sleep atleast 10hrs now, intrusive thoughts still just not as bad, unable to work which isnt great, just slightly anxious now. Happy I have reached nearly 2 years I am looking forward for the 3 year mark. Just wish there was an antidepressant that would be easy to take no symptoms just all positive that Increase mood, motivation & helps everyday life. Citalopram 10mg start of April 2018 - finished citalopram mid April after 2 week, off for a week Sertaline 50mg for 2 days around 21st April - finished after 2 days, off for about 2 weeks. Citalopram liquid 5mg around 10th May - finished around 2.5 weeks later near end of May, off for around 10 days Mirtazapine 15mg from June for a month till 10th July 3rd July fast reduced the mirtazapine, halfed the tablet every couple days. Thats was all 2018, previously smoked weed & drunk To this day not took no medication apart from iburprofen which gives me bad side effects Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Shep Posted May 27, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted May 27, 2020 RM, I received your PM, but am answering here in your thread so all your information is in one place. Many members do report upticks in symptoms due to heat. Make sure you're drinking plenty of water throughout the day and staying inside in air conditioning, if that's possible. Heat exhaustion and psychiatric drugs Body temperature dysregulation: fever, chills, shivering, too hot, too cold, flashes, flushes Link to comment
RedMachine Posted April 25, 2021 Author Share Posted April 25, 2021 33 month of mirtazapine and I am still not 100% this is crazy what have they done to me Citalopram 10mg start of April 2018 - finished citalopram mid April after 2 week, off for a week Sertaline 50mg for 2 days around 21st April - finished after 2 days, off for about 2 weeks. Citalopram liquid 5mg around 10th May - finished around 2.5 weeks later near end of May, off for around 10 days Mirtazapine 15mg from June for a month till 10th July 3rd July fast reduced the mirtazapine, halfed the tablet every couple days. Thats was all 2018, previously smoked weed & drunk To this day not took no medication apart from iburprofen which gives me bad side effects Link to comment
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