Cloudskishawna Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 I've haven't taken any medications for a week now my sleep is slowly now getting better I finally took all of your advice and it truly helped I think I was overreacting last week I hope I didn't slow my healing from taking trazodone I still haven't reinstate mirtazapine I'm now left with this emotional numbness I do have a question is it safe to take fish oil the liquid form type I'm now looking for a job to keep me occupied not to run from my anxiety because to much time alone leaves me to ruminate Hope everyone doing well Mirtazapine August 10 2019 - Sept 26 2019 Lexapro August 27 2019- August 28 2019 Trazodone July 29 2019 - July 31 2019 Didnt like neither of them Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Sassenach Posted December 1, 2019 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted December 1, 2019 Hi Cloud 1 hour ago, Cloudskishawna said: I finally took all of your advice and it truly helped Dare I say, about time? 1 hour ago, Cloudskishawna said: I hope I didn't slow my healing from taking trazodone No way of knowing that but you are young. If you are sensible from now on you will get back to normal even if it takes a while. 2 hours ago, Cloudskishawna said: I do have a question is it safe to take fish oil the liquid form Yes, but start at a low dose and stay on it until you see if it it makes you feel better or worse. Good luck with the job hunt. Sass Escitalopram 10mgs from mid 2007 ( can't remember exact date) to 11th Dec 2018 Fentanyl patches ( don't remember dose ) from Nov 2014 to 11 Dec 2018 Quit both cold turkey Dec 2018 Reinstated 3rd March 2019 2.5 mgs. Updosed 8March to 5mgs and holding 25/11/19 Started taper 4.5mgs and holding This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner If you are going through Hell, keep going. NCIS series 15, David MaCallum Link to comment
Cloudskishawna Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 I've been taking a fish oil off and on I didn't really feel a change from it so I took 2 of it and I feel somewhat better just going to take it easy for a while I'm going to keep taking it for a week and see if I see a change Mirtazapine August 10 2019 - Sept 26 2019 Lexapro August 27 2019- August 28 2019 Trazodone July 29 2019 - July 31 2019 Didnt like neither of them Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted December 2, 2019 Administrator Share Posted December 2, 2019 Good idea. To get the amount of EPA + DHA we recommend, you often have to take 2 capsules at every meal or 6 per day, spread out over the day. 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 comment
Cloudskishawna Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 I've been using nordic naturals and it's 690mg omega -3 I feel as though I've been taking very little but I'm definitely adding it to my supplements Mirtazapine August 10 2019 - Sept 26 2019 Lexapro August 27 2019- August 28 2019 Trazodone July 29 2019 - July 31 2019 Didnt like neither of them Link to comment
Cloudskishawna Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 Hey guys I was asking a question if it was alright to take a steroid because I had went to the ent and the doctor had told me I had really bad allergies which he believes is causing my tinnitus to worsen and he also said to take a flonase just asking and thanks Mirtazapine August 10 2019 - Sept 26 2019 Lexapro August 27 2019- August 28 2019 Trazodone July 29 2019 - July 31 2019 Didnt like neither of them Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted December 24, 2019 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted December 24, 2019 28 minutes ago, Cloudskishawna said: asking a question if it was alright to take a steroid Several members in withdrawal have reported bad reactions to steroids (flonase is a steroid). 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
Cloudskishawna Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 So yes or no my nose is jack up and so is my ears Mirtazapine August 10 2019 - Sept 26 2019 Lexapro August 27 2019- August 28 2019 Trazodone July 29 2019 - July 31 2019 Didnt like neither of them Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted December 24, 2019 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted December 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Cloudskishawna said: So yes or no my nose is jack up and so is my ears All we can do is give you information. It's your decision. 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
Cloudskishawna Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 I'm go ahead and take it and then after that I'm going to take a probotic 2 hours after Mirtazapine August 10 2019 - Sept 26 2019 Lexapro August 27 2019- August 28 2019 Trazodone July 29 2019 - July 31 2019 Didnt like neither of them Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Erell Posted January 3, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted January 3, 2020 Hello Cloudski, How are you doing? ❤ 2006 : 20mg Paxil+Bromazepam. 2008 : cold turkey of both. 2010 : Reinstatement 20mg Paxil + Bromazepam. 2014-June2017 : Switch from Bromazepam to Prazepam, slow taper to 0mg. 2018 to August 2019 : Paxil 20mg taper (3% every 15 days). 22 Aug 2019 updose to 10mg (was at 8.4mg). 25th Sept 2019 To April 2020 : found SA, holding at 10mg Paxil. April 2020 : Paxil 10mg to Prozac 7mg bridge. Details : topic/21457 Current Supplements : magnesium citrate + fish oil Current medication : * 7pm Diazepam : 0.85mg (15 Aug 2022) / 0.95 mg (24 April 2022) / 1mg Diazepam (since 29 Aug 2020) * 8am Prozac : 6.16mg (25 oct 2022, feel awful, slight updose) / 6.08 mg (9 oct 2022) / 6.24mg (11 July 22) / 6.44mg (22 May 22) / 6.64mg (4 Nov 21) / 6.72mg (8 oct 21) / 6.8 mg (15 Sept 21)/ 6.88mg (14 Aug 21)/ 6.92mg (23 Jun 21) I am not a professional, I don't give medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. Link to comment
Cloudskishawna Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 I'm doing ok alot better than I was some months ago I'm going through this one issue with constipation but I had this issue since I was kid but it's bad right now but i know it'll most likely pass like most symptoms I'm doing better but last week i had a real good week I had symptoms of course but not so serve I think hanging out with a friend or 2 can help sleep is sometimes crappy but I got 7 hours of sleep last night .I have started to do qigong it's like a body moving meditation which helps a whole lot i eat junk but looks like imma have to clean it up bit but not a whole lot to help my digestive system out but I'm doing better I cry here and there sometimes but I don't see it as a weakness no more just see it as a release I don't want to hold in emotions as I see it can cause alot of issues but I'm doing better thanks for asking hope everyone else is doing better to I realize at some point we all heal and I listen to dr.claire weekes when I'm in a real need for some motivation to get up and wonderbro to keep me on track ❤💜🦋 Mirtazapine August 10 2019 - Sept 26 2019 Lexapro August 27 2019- August 28 2019 Trazodone July 29 2019 - July 31 2019 Didnt like neither of them Link to comment
Cloudskishawna Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 I was on mirtazapine for I believe was only a month and went through withdrawals I lost count on how long ago it was but I'm doing much better I'm still learning i still have tinnitus but I'm learning how to change my relationship with it and anxiety anxiety normal part on our body's there's no danger in it but I'm still learning how to use acceptance now I'm starting to get it just let it be leave it alone let it be and put your full attention on the present moment I'm ok I'm still dont feel fully myself yet but I can say I'm way better than what I was a couple months ago That's my update adios amigos ✌🏾✌🏾 1 Mirtazapine August 10 2019 - Sept 26 2019 Lexapro August 27 2019- August 28 2019 Trazodone July 29 2019 - July 31 2019 Didnt like neither of them Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted June 7, 2020 Administrator Share Posted June 7, 2020 Good to hear this news from you, @Cloudskishawna. Please come back and add to this topic as your recovery proceeds (do not start new topics in the Introductions section, thank you). 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 comment
Cloudskishawna Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 Recovery is definitely possible I'm doing better my sleep is getting back to normal somewhat I sleep for like 9 hours now but I take that as a sign I'm slowly getting desensitized my nervous system is getting a break I'm not complaining just giving hope to everyone who's going through withdrawals to let you know it's possible to get better it just takes some time and patience vacate fear has help me throughout this whole entire journey acceptance is key dont argue with thoughts and just accepting your anxiety symptoms it's ok to feel them they're harmless just burst of energy in a tired out body that's all keep pushing you'll see the light I promise stay safe out there Mirtazapine August 10 2019 - Sept 26 2019 Lexapro August 27 2019- August 28 2019 Trazodone July 29 2019 - July 31 2019 Didnt like neither of them Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus ChessieCat Posted August 13, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted August 13, 2020 Thank you for coming back to let us know that you are improving. It's a good idea not to overdo things and to continue to take care of yourself. This topic was recently updated: are-we-there-yet-how-long-is-withdrawal-going-to-take * NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA * MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: (6 year taper) 0mg Pristiq on 13th November 2021 ADs since ~1992: 25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq: 50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity) Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021 LAST DOSE 0.0025mg Post 0 updates start here My tapering program My Intro (goes to tapering graph) VIDEO: Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Erell Posted August 13, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted August 13, 2020 Very glad to hear you're feeling better, and thank you for letting us know ☺ You're so young, I'm glad that you're off psych drugs and have learned great tips to accept émotions. Sounds like a beautiful and free life is coming ahead you ☺ Take care of yourself ❤ 2006 : 20mg Paxil+Bromazepam. 2008 : cold turkey of both. 2010 : Reinstatement 20mg Paxil + Bromazepam. 2014-June2017 : Switch from Bromazepam to Prazepam, slow taper to 0mg. 2018 to August 2019 : Paxil 20mg taper (3% every 15 days). 22 Aug 2019 updose to 10mg (was at 8.4mg). 25th Sept 2019 To April 2020 : found SA, holding at 10mg Paxil. April 2020 : Paxil 10mg to Prozac 7mg bridge. Details : topic/21457 Current Supplements : magnesium citrate + fish oil Current medication : * 7pm Diazepam : 0.85mg (15 Aug 2022) / 0.95 mg (24 April 2022) / 1mg Diazepam (since 29 Aug 2020) * 8am Prozac : 6.16mg (25 oct 2022, feel awful, slight updose) / 6.08 mg (9 oct 2022) / 6.24mg (11 July 22) / 6.44mg (22 May 22) / 6.64mg (4 Nov 21) / 6.72mg (8 oct 21) / 6.8 mg (15 Sept 21)/ 6.88mg (14 Aug 21)/ 6.92mg (23 Jun 21) I am not a professional, I don't give medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted August 13, 2020 Administrator Share Posted August 13, 2020 17 hours ago, Cloudskishawna said: Recovery is definitely possible I'm doing better my sleep is getting back to normal somewhat I sleep for like 9 hours now but I take that as a sign I'm slowly getting desensitized my nervous system is getting a break I'm not complaining just giving hope to everyone who's going through withdrawals to let you know it's possible to get better it just takes some time and patience vacate fear has help me throughout this whole entire journey acceptance is key dont argue with thoughts and just accepting your anxiety symptoms it's ok to feel them they're harmless just burst of energy in a tired out body that's all keep pushing you'll see the light I promise stay safe out there This sounds like serious progress. Good for you. 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 comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted August 13, 2020 Administrator Share Posted August 13, 2020 Because you're feeling better, I added our cheerful "here comes the sun" symbol ☼ to the title of your Intro topic, to show you're recovering. Please continue to let us know how you're doing. I hope you will add your story to our Recovery Success Stories eventually! 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 comment
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now