Moderator composter Posted September 8, 2019 Moderator Share Posted September 8, 2019 For all of us who have gone through withdrawal, I'm sure many of us have thought something like "proper tapering advice needs to be on billboards or PSAs." I've felt very alone in my community besides friends who know what im going through, and have felt like I need to display some badge or sign of what I'm going through/gone through. What can we do to publicise this forum and proper tapering advice in impactful ways? Would mods be interested in producing merchandise that folks can display, like t-shirts, magnets, bumper stickers etc? With catchy slogans and good graphics that link to this site? Proceeds go to the site? Sample messages: "Ask me about my antidepressant withdrawal." "If you're tapering an antidepressant, go much slower than you'd think." "Antidepressant withdrawal is real and it sucks." Or just simply stickers with this websites name. Apr 2018 - 10 mg Amitriptyline (Rx’d by neurologist for headaches & insomnia) Jul + Aug 2018 - Reduced to 5 mg in July and then 2.5 mg in Aug (was too fast, hellish withdrawal at 2 weeks on 2.5 mg) Sept 2018 - reinstated 10 mg Amitriptyline (emotional symptoms improved immediately, physical symptoms improved over time) Oct 2018 - updosed to 11 mg Amitriptyline (compounded pills) Stabilized in Apr 2019 (had 2 waves while stabilizing). Began taper at rate of ~0.2 mg per month with liquid/dissolved taper. Current (Aug 2020) 5.3 mg. Supplements: Omega-3 fish oil, Vit B12, coenzyme Q10, Hawthorn extract (for tachycardia) Tools for insomnia/waves (as needed) : Epsom salt foot soaks, 0.5 mg Melatonin, quality time with supportive friends/family, remembering waves WILL PASS. Lifestyle: Eat real foods, mostly plants; daily walking (30 min); track symptoms when needed on paper (adapted Glenmullen chart) Link to post Share on other sites
Administrator Altostrata Posted September 10, 2019 Administrator Share Posted September 10, 2019 Intriguing idea. Staff doesn't have the bandwidth to do this, and this site is non-commercial. You might start it yourself on CafePress or one of those types of sites, let us know how you're doing. 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 post Share on other sites
Moderator composter Posted September 12, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted September 12, 2019 OK thanks Alto I'll work on some mock-ups and report back. Apr 2018 - 10 mg Amitriptyline (Rx’d by neurologist for headaches & insomnia) Jul + Aug 2018 - Reduced to 5 mg in July and then 2.5 mg in Aug (was too fast, hellish withdrawal at 2 weeks on 2.5 mg) Sept 2018 - reinstated 10 mg Amitriptyline (emotional symptoms improved immediately, physical symptoms improved over time) Oct 2018 - updosed to 11 mg Amitriptyline (compounded pills) Stabilized in Apr 2019 (had 2 waves while stabilizing). Began taper at rate of ~0.2 mg per month with liquid/dissolved taper. Current (Aug 2020) 5.3 mg. Supplements: Omega-3 fish oil, Vit B12, coenzyme Q10, Hawthorn extract (for tachycardia) Tools for insomnia/waves (as needed) : Epsom salt foot soaks, 0.5 mg Melatonin, quality time with supportive friends/family, remembering waves WILL PASS. Lifestyle: Eat real foods, mostly plants; daily walking (30 min); track symptoms when needed on paper (adapted Glenmullen chart) Link to post Share on other sites
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