Victor3 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Hanna. Are you taking any multivitamins or supplements? Any change in diet? Exercise or meditation? Jan 2001, was prescribed split personality medications and psychotic meds for severe anxiety, change of behavior and stress and overthinking.( Was 16 years old). I was very very quiet, shy, serious person. Do not remember name of meds. 2005 to 2008 - on and off on same medications. Didn't use any meds for 2 years and had severe panic and psychosis.almost hospitalized. Went to new psychiatrist and gave Zoloft and Xanax for a month. Didn't work much. 2011 - was prescribed cymbalta (don't remember dose) .it changed my life. Felt like I was born again. Did good for about 4 years. Became less effective slowly. Tried to withdraw myself through amino acids. Worked for some months but then had serious psychosis and panic. Felt like dying and loss of complete control of mind and body.2016 - prescribed 20mg Lexapro and 1mg rexulti. I stopped rexulti after like 2 years 6 months on my own. It was successful. March 9 2020 - reduced dose to 17.5 mg. After 2 days, had severe withdrawal symptoms of headache, dry mouth, brain zaps, fever, body and muscle pain, lack of control and coordination, improper sleep. March 13 - went back to 20 mg. March 22 2020 - reduced dose to 10 mg Made significant diet and lifestyle changes. Became vegan, gluten free ( no processed or junk food). April 11, 2020 - dose reduced to 5 mg.having no withdrawal symptoms. May 4, 2020 - dose reduced to 2.5 mg. Started meditation daily. Having no withdrawal symptoms. Just a little disturbed sleep. May 11 - Having improved sleep, increased libido, feeling inner joy, happiness and calmness, increased energy levels, lost 10 lbs in 2 months, increased sense of humor. May 17 - having 2.5 mg dose on alternate days only. May 26 - having 1.25mg dose everyday.June 1, 2020 final dose of 1 mg Lexapro.May 1, 2021 - due to increasing work load and stress, started back on Lexapro 10mgMay 20, 2021 - back to 20mg Lexapro Jan 15 2022 - 18mg Feb 13 2022 - 16.2mg mar 14 - 14.5mg started cold pressed fish oil April 15 - 14.5mg May 14 13mg June 13 11.7mg July 14 10.5mg aug 12 9.5mg sep 12 8.5mg oct 12 7.65mg Nov 10 6.9mg Dec 9 6.2mg Jan 7 5.5mg Feb 5 4.8mg Mar 6 4.2mg Apr 4 3.6mg May 2 3.1mg June 1 2.6mg June 29 2.2mg July 27 1.9mg Aug 24 1.7mg Sept 22 1.5mg Oct 20 1.3mg Nov 17 2023 1.1mg Dec 14 1mg Jan 2024 10 .9mg Link to comment
Mentor Hanna72 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted March 29, 2020 @Victor3 yes I take vitamins, I meditate and walk few times of week. Trying to get my sugar intake in control, not doing very good there at the moment. Just don’t have a lot of appétit these days. I am just always waiting for a window. I just want one glimpse of calm and piece 😔 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted March 29, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, Hanna72 said: I just want one glimpse of calm and piece 😔 It will come, Hanna. 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
Victor3 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Thank you Hanna for the info. You will feel sense of peace pretty soon. Keep believing in yourself. Jan 2001, was prescribed split personality medications and psychotic meds for severe anxiety, change of behavior and stress and overthinking.( Was 16 years old). I was very very quiet, shy, serious person. Do not remember name of meds. 2005 to 2008 - on and off on same medications. Didn't use any meds for 2 years and had severe panic and psychosis.almost hospitalized. Went to new psychiatrist and gave Zoloft and Xanax for a month. Didn't work much. 2011 - was prescribed cymbalta (don't remember dose) .it changed my life. Felt like I was born again. Did good for about 4 years. Became less effective slowly. Tried to withdraw myself through amino acids. Worked for some months but then had serious psychosis and panic. Felt like dying and loss of complete control of mind and body.2016 - prescribed 20mg Lexapro and 1mg rexulti. I stopped rexulti after like 2 years 6 months on my own. It was successful. March 9 2020 - reduced dose to 17.5 mg. After 2 days, had severe withdrawal symptoms of headache, dry mouth, brain zaps, fever, body and muscle pain, lack of control and coordination, improper sleep. March 13 - went back to 20 mg. March 22 2020 - reduced dose to 10 mg Made significant diet and lifestyle changes. Became vegan, gluten free ( no processed or junk food). April 11, 2020 - dose reduced to 5 mg.having no withdrawal symptoms. May 4, 2020 - dose reduced to 2.5 mg. Started meditation daily. Having no withdrawal symptoms. Just a little disturbed sleep. May 11 - Having improved sleep, increased libido, feeling inner joy, happiness and calmness, increased energy levels, lost 10 lbs in 2 months, increased sense of humor. May 17 - having 2.5 mg dose on alternate days only. May 26 - having 1.25mg dose everyday.June 1, 2020 final dose of 1 mg Lexapro.May 1, 2021 - due to increasing work load and stress, started back on Lexapro 10mgMay 20, 2021 - back to 20mg Lexapro Jan 15 2022 - 18mg Feb 13 2022 - 16.2mg mar 14 - 14.5mg started cold pressed fish oil April 15 - 14.5mg May 14 13mg June 13 11.7mg July 14 10.5mg aug 12 9.5mg sep 12 8.5mg oct 12 7.65mg Nov 10 6.9mg Dec 9 6.2mg Jan 7 5.5mg Feb 5 4.8mg Mar 6 4.2mg Apr 4 3.6mg May 2 3.1mg June 1 2.6mg June 29 2.2mg July 27 1.9mg Aug 24 1.7mg Sept 22 1.5mg Oct 20 1.3mg Nov 17 2023 1.1mg Dec 14 1mg Jan 2024 10 .9mg Link to comment
Mentor Hanna72 Posted April 5, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted April 5, 2020 Hi. Can someone tell me what’s going on in my brain when brain zaps are occurring? Been trying to find out but with no success. 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
Mentor Hanna72 Posted April 5, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted April 5, 2020 On 3/29/2020 at 6:02 PM, Victor3 said: Thank you Hanna for the info. You will feel sense of peace pretty soon. Keep believing in yourself. Thank you @Victor3for your kind words🙏 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
Mentor Hanna72 Posted April 7, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted April 7, 2020 Been having horrible withdrawals. I feel like a drug addict in recovery. So angry that I was subscribed this hell of a poison. Can’t do anything but lay in bed. Sensitive to light( wearing sunglasses indoors) sensitive to noise, nausea, brain zaps, can’t focus on anything. No joy in my life. Just crying all the time. So angry, and I am not an angry person😢 I know it will pass, but I hate feeling like this. Feels like never ending story😔 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
Mentor Cocopuffz17 Posted April 7, 2020 Mentor Share Posted April 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Hanna72 said: Been having horrible withdrawals. I feel like a drug addict in recovery. So angry that I was subscribed this hell of a poison. Can’t do anything but lay in bed. Sensitive to light( wearing sunglasses indoors) sensitive to noise, nausea, brain zaps, can’t focus on anything. No joy in my life. Just crying all the time. So angry, and I am not an angry person😢 I know it will pass, but I hate feeling like this. Feels like never ending story😔 Yes, this is exactly how I felt. It is extremely tough. You will get through it and will feel way better! Remember everyday that passes is one day closer to being healed! I follow The Plant Paradox lifestyle by Dr.Gundry. This lifestyle has given me my life back and I feel better than I have ever felt in my life. It has enabled me to finally get off of this medication and truly live my life. Nutrition is the key to health!!!!! 2008 to 2019 - 20 mg Paroxetine Attempted 2 CT's around the 5-6 year mark. Were absolutely terrible and reinstated. Was never explained by the doctor the seriousness of the short half life of this drug. 2017 - Attempted a tapered discontinuation of this drug and reinstated after being unsuccessful. 2019 - Feb. 12 - After a three month taper I am off of paroxetine. The 3 months were terrible, awful withdrawal feelings. I followed the doctors guidelines for the reduction of this drug and now know it was way too fast. 2019 - Oct. 12 - 8 months off paroxetine. 75% improvement since coming off the drug. Definitely have had tons of challenges along the way. Let’s go!!!! 2021 - Feb. 12 - 24 months off paroxetine. I have minor challenges now. Tinnitus/Headaches are still around but are reduced by a massive amount. Link to comment
Mentor Hanna72 Posted April 7, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted April 7, 2020 @Cocopuffz17 Thank you, I know, just so frustrating😔 These pill makers should all go on these meds themselves, and then quit, see how they will handle these “none addicted “ drugs they make for people 😖 1 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
Mentor Cocopuffz17 Posted April 8, 2020 Mentor Share Posted April 8, 2020 7 hours ago, Hanna72 said: @Cocopuffz17 Thank you, I know, just so frustrating😔 These pill makers should all go on these meds themselves, and then quit, see how they will handle these “none addicted “ drugs they make for people 😖 Yes, they should. Thankfully that is how this has gained steam with psychiatrists in the UK being on and going through withdrawals. It is the first country in the world to actually admit long term withdrawals. The drug companies need to be held accountable. 1 I follow The Plant Paradox lifestyle by Dr.Gundry. This lifestyle has given me my life back and I feel better than I have ever felt in my life. It has enabled me to finally get off of this medication and truly live my life. Nutrition is the key to health!!!!! 2008 to 2019 - 20 mg Paroxetine Attempted 2 CT's around the 5-6 year mark. Were absolutely terrible and reinstated. Was never explained by the doctor the seriousness of the short half life of this drug. 2017 - Attempted a tapered discontinuation of this drug and reinstated after being unsuccessful. 2019 - Feb. 12 - After a three month taper I am off of paroxetine. The 3 months were terrible, awful withdrawal feelings. I followed the doctors guidelines for the reduction of this drug and now know it was way too fast. 2019 - Oct. 12 - 8 months off paroxetine. 75% improvement since coming off the drug. Definitely have had tons of challenges along the way. Let’s go!!!! 2021 - Feb. 12 - 24 months off paroxetine. I have minor challenges now. Tinnitus/Headaches are still around but are reduced by a massive amount. Link to comment
Mentor Hanna72 Posted April 8, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted April 8, 2020 Seriously😡😡 Can’t drive, extreme panic, my head can’t function, I feel like I am loosing my mind🤬 Want to scream out loud. So angry, my emotions have no filter. This poison WILL NOT take me down. I will fight until I reach my goal. Bring it on 💪💪💪 1 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
Mentor Happy2Heal Posted April 9, 2020 Mentor Share Posted April 9, 2020 hi Hanna just popping in to see how you are doing. sorry you're dealing with all those feelings but wow, Look at you! nope, these poisons are no match for you!! you go, girl!! I hope every day the fight gets easier PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME PRIVATE MESSAGES, thank you. pysch med history: 1974 @ age 18 to Oct 2017 (approx 43 yrs total) Drug list: stelazine, haldol, elavil, lithium, zoloft, celexa, lexapro(doses as high as 40mgs), klonopin, ambien, seroquel(high doses), depakote, zyprexa, lamictal- plus brief trials of dozens of other psych meds over the years started lexapro 2002, dose varied from 20mgs to 40mgs. First attempt to get off it was 2007- WD symptoms were mistaken for "relapse". 2013 too fast taper down to 5mg but WD forced me back to 20mgs June of 2105, tapered again too rapidly to 2.5mgs by Dec 2015. Found SA, held at 2.5 mgs til May 2016 when I foolishly "jumped off". felt ok until Sept, then acute WD hit!! reinstated at 0.3mgs in Oct. 2106 Tapered off to zero by Oct. 2017 Doing very well. Nov. 2018 feel 95% healed, age 63 Jan. 2020 feel 100% healed, peaceful and content PRESENT DAYS: Loving life! ❤️ with all it's ups and downs Link to comment
Mentor Hanna72 Posted April 9, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted April 9, 2020 @Happy2Heal Thank you so much 🙏for your kind words. I am just really struggling right now. Can’t eat, feel nauseous of all food, can’t sit still, been pacing in my appartement, shivering inside, constantly cold. My brain can’t focus, I am having panic attacks for no reason. 😞 I know I have to go through all this to heal, but after 16 months of tapering and all kinds of symptoms, I do get so frustrated. I know I will be fine, there is no other option for me. This just makes me want to fight harder💪 I will be free🙏 By the way, I am so happy for you that you are healed. People like you, just give me so much hope, thank you🙏 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
Victor3 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Hi Hanna. Did your withdrawal symptoms appear right after you lowered your dose ? Or did they appear after couple of weeks? I lowered my dose 50% 3 weeks back and have not felt any symptoms. I am feeling even better. Jan 2001, was prescribed split personality medications and psychotic meds for severe anxiety, change of behavior and stress and overthinking.( Was 16 years old). I was very very quiet, shy, serious person. Do not remember name of meds. 2005 to 2008 - on and off on same medications. Didn't use any meds for 2 years and had severe panic and psychosis.almost hospitalized. Went to new psychiatrist and gave Zoloft and Xanax for a month. Didn't work much. 2011 - was prescribed cymbalta (don't remember dose) .it changed my life. Felt like I was born again. Did good for about 4 years. Became less effective slowly. Tried to withdraw myself through amino acids. Worked for some months but then had serious psychosis and panic. Felt like dying and loss of complete control of mind and body.2016 - prescribed 20mg Lexapro and 1mg rexulti. I stopped rexulti after like 2 years 6 months on my own. It was successful. March 9 2020 - reduced dose to 17.5 mg. After 2 days, had severe withdrawal symptoms of headache, dry mouth, brain zaps, fever, body and muscle pain, lack of control and coordination, improper sleep. March 13 - went back to 20 mg. March 22 2020 - reduced dose to 10 mg Made significant diet and lifestyle changes. Became vegan, gluten free ( no processed or junk food). April 11, 2020 - dose reduced to 5 mg.having no withdrawal symptoms. May 4, 2020 - dose reduced to 2.5 mg. Started meditation daily. Having no withdrawal symptoms. Just a little disturbed sleep. May 11 - Having improved sleep, increased libido, feeling inner joy, happiness and calmness, increased energy levels, lost 10 lbs in 2 months, increased sense of humor. May 17 - having 2.5 mg dose on alternate days only. May 26 - having 1.25mg dose everyday.June 1, 2020 final dose of 1 mg Lexapro.May 1, 2021 - due to increasing work load and stress, started back on Lexapro 10mgMay 20, 2021 - back to 20mg Lexapro Jan 15 2022 - 18mg Feb 13 2022 - 16.2mg mar 14 - 14.5mg started cold pressed fish oil April 15 - 14.5mg May 14 13mg June 13 11.7mg July 14 10.5mg aug 12 9.5mg sep 12 8.5mg oct 12 7.65mg Nov 10 6.9mg Dec 9 6.2mg Jan 7 5.5mg Feb 5 4.8mg Mar 6 4.2mg Apr 4 3.6mg May 2 3.1mg June 1 2.6mg June 29 2.2mg July 27 1.9mg Aug 24 1.7mg Sept 22 1.5mg Oct 20 1.3mg Nov 17 2023 1.1mg Dec 14 1mg Jan 2024 10 .9mg Link to comment
Mentor Hanna72 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted April 13, 2020 Hi @Victor3 Wow that’s amazing 💪 So glad for you. You will make it I started having withdrawal symptoms when I lowered my meds under I would say about 5 mg. Not unmanageable though, but I always felt some kind of symptoms. That’s why I had to stabilise each time after each drop. Now almost 4 weeks off I am having all kinds of symptoms, brain fog, brain zaps, extreme fatigue and déréalisation. Had insomnia but, have been sleeping like a rock for the past few days. With those symptoms I can work and function, so that’s a good thing👍 So it seems it all takes time and we will make it for sure to the end of the line🙏 I would say to you, please go slow for the rest of your taper. It’s said that 80% of the drug potency is under 10 mg, so bare that in mind. We will be free victor 🙏 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
Victor3 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Thank you Hanna for the info. This will be very helpful. I believe one thing that really helped me is that I became vegan and avoiding all processed food. Mainly eating raw veggies and fruits. You can try for couple of days if you can. Jan 2001, was prescribed split personality medications and psychotic meds for severe anxiety, change of behavior and stress and overthinking.( Was 16 years old). I was very very quiet, shy, serious person. Do not remember name of meds. 2005 to 2008 - on and off on same medications. Didn't use any meds for 2 years and had severe panic and psychosis.almost hospitalized. Went to new psychiatrist and gave Zoloft and Xanax for a month. Didn't work much. 2011 - was prescribed cymbalta (don't remember dose) .it changed my life. Felt like I was born again. Did good for about 4 years. Became less effective slowly. Tried to withdraw myself through amino acids. Worked for some months but then had serious psychosis and panic. Felt like dying and loss of complete control of mind and body.2016 - prescribed 20mg Lexapro and 1mg rexulti. I stopped rexulti after like 2 years 6 months on my own. It was successful. March 9 2020 - reduced dose to 17.5 mg. After 2 days, had severe withdrawal symptoms of headache, dry mouth, brain zaps, fever, body and muscle pain, lack of control and coordination, improper sleep. March 13 - went back to 20 mg. March 22 2020 - reduced dose to 10 mg Made significant diet and lifestyle changes. Became vegan, gluten free ( no processed or junk food). April 11, 2020 - dose reduced to 5 mg.having no withdrawal symptoms. May 4, 2020 - dose reduced to 2.5 mg. Started meditation daily. Having no withdrawal symptoms. Just a little disturbed sleep. May 11 - Having improved sleep, increased libido, feeling inner joy, happiness and calmness, increased energy levels, lost 10 lbs in 2 months, increased sense of humor. May 17 - having 2.5 mg dose on alternate days only. May 26 - having 1.25mg dose everyday.June 1, 2020 final dose of 1 mg Lexapro.May 1, 2021 - due to increasing work load and stress, started back on Lexapro 10mgMay 20, 2021 - back to 20mg Lexapro Jan 15 2022 - 18mg Feb 13 2022 - 16.2mg mar 14 - 14.5mg started cold pressed fish oil April 15 - 14.5mg May 14 13mg June 13 11.7mg July 14 10.5mg aug 12 9.5mg sep 12 8.5mg oct 12 7.65mg Nov 10 6.9mg Dec 9 6.2mg Jan 7 5.5mg Feb 5 4.8mg Mar 6 4.2mg Apr 4 3.6mg May 2 3.1mg June 1 2.6mg June 29 2.2mg July 27 1.9mg Aug 24 1.7mg Sept 22 1.5mg Oct 20 1.3mg Nov 17 2023 1.1mg Dec 14 1mg Jan 2024 10 .9mg Link to comment
Mentor Hanna72 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted April 13, 2020 So impressed by those like you that can change their diet like that. Have to say I have been struggling with my diet, but food is I believe a huge factor in recovery. I would say I have done a 70% of diet changes, but I can do better that’s for sure 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
Mentor Hanna72 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted April 13, 2020 Soooo, best day yet. 😀No withdrawal symptoms..yay🤩 So much energy, been dancing and smiling all day( looking all “crazy “) YES... thank you for this day👍🙏 And I will having them coming some more 😃 1 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
Mentor Cocopuffz17 Posted April 13, 2020 Mentor Share Posted April 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Hanna72 said: Soooo, best day yet. 😀No withdrawal symptoms..yay🤩 So much energy, been dancing and smiling all day( looking all “crazy “) YES... thank you for this day👍🙏 And I will having them coming some more 😃 Yay! That is great to hear! Here is to many more! I follow The Plant Paradox lifestyle by Dr.Gundry. This lifestyle has given me my life back and I feel better than I have ever felt in my life. It has enabled me to finally get off of this medication and truly live my life. Nutrition is the key to health!!!!! 2008 to 2019 - 20 mg Paroxetine Attempted 2 CT's around the 5-6 year mark. Were absolutely terrible and reinstated. Was never explained by the doctor the seriousness of the short half life of this drug. 2017 - Attempted a tapered discontinuation of this drug and reinstated after being unsuccessful. 2019 - Feb. 12 - After a three month taper I am off of paroxetine. The 3 months were terrible, awful withdrawal feelings. I followed the doctors guidelines for the reduction of this drug and now know it was way too fast. 2019 - Oct. 12 - 8 months off paroxetine. 75% improvement since coming off the drug. Definitely have had tons of challenges along the way. Let’s go!!!! 2021 - Feb. 12 - 24 months off paroxetine. I have minor challenges now. Tinnitus/Headaches are still around but are reduced by a massive amount. Link to comment
Mentor Hanna72 Posted April 18, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted April 18, 2020 I am at work right now, and I just want to hide. Having so many emotions just feel like crying. I feel like I need my filter for protection. Can’t sit close to my coworkers, get really bad social anxiety, and I don’t want anyone to see how weak I am today. I need to pull myself together, just breathe and tell myself I am safe The anxiety and emotions are my biggest challenge in this recovery 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
Mentor Cocopuffz17 Posted April 18, 2020 Mentor Share Posted April 18, 2020 47 minutes ago, Hanna72 said: I am at work right now, and I just want to hide. Having so many emotions just feel like crying. I feel like I need my filter for protection. Can’t sit close to my coworkers, get really bad social anxiety, and I don’t want anyone to see how weak I am today. I need to pull myself together, just breathe and tell myself I am safe The anxiety and emotions are my biggest challenge in this recovery You got this! Power through, this is chemical from the withdrawals. You are strong! I follow The Plant Paradox lifestyle by Dr.Gundry. This lifestyle has given me my life back and I feel better than I have ever felt in my life. It has enabled me to finally get off of this medication and truly live my life. Nutrition is the key to health!!!!! 2008 to 2019 - 20 mg Paroxetine Attempted 2 CT's around the 5-6 year mark. Were absolutely terrible and reinstated. Was never explained by the doctor the seriousness of the short half life of this drug. 2017 - Attempted a tapered discontinuation of this drug and reinstated after being unsuccessful. 2019 - Feb. 12 - After a three month taper I am off of paroxetine. The 3 months were terrible, awful withdrawal feelings. I followed the doctors guidelines for the reduction of this drug and now know it was way too fast. 2019 - Oct. 12 - 8 months off paroxetine. 75% improvement since coming off the drug. Definitely have had tons of challenges along the way. Let’s go!!!! 2021 - Feb. 12 - 24 months off paroxetine. I have minor challenges now. Tinnitus/Headaches are still around but are reduced by a massive amount. Link to comment
Mentor Hanna72 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted April 19, 2020 @Cocopuffz17 yes, thank you for your kind words 🙏 I have also been eating trash and I believe it makes everything thing worse 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
Mentor Cocopuffz17 Posted April 19, 2020 Mentor Share Posted April 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Hanna72 said: @Cocopuffz17 yes, thank you for your kind words 🙏 I have also been eating trash and I believe it makes everything thing worse You are welcome! Yes, it does not help. The food we put in our body directly impacts how we feel.... especially when we are sensitive during wds. I follow The Plant Paradox lifestyle by Dr.Gundry. This lifestyle has given me my life back and I feel better than I have ever felt in my life. It has enabled me to finally get off of this medication and truly live my life. Nutrition is the key to health!!!!! 2008 to 2019 - 20 mg Paroxetine Attempted 2 CT's around the 5-6 year mark. Were absolutely terrible and reinstated. Was never explained by the doctor the seriousness of the short half life of this drug. 2017 - Attempted a tapered discontinuation of this drug and reinstated after being unsuccessful. 2019 - Feb. 12 - After a three month taper I am off of paroxetine. The 3 months were terrible, awful withdrawal feelings. I followed the doctors guidelines for the reduction of this drug and now know it was way too fast. 2019 - Oct. 12 - 8 months off paroxetine. 75% improvement since coming off the drug. Definitely have had tons of challenges along the way. Let’s go!!!! 2021 - Feb. 12 - 24 months off paroxetine. I have minor challenges now. Tinnitus/Headaches are still around but are reduced by a massive amount. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Erell Posted April 20, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) Hello Hanna, I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the positivity you spread on SA, and thank you for this Take care ❤️ Edited April 20, 2020 by Erell 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
Mentor Hanna72 Posted April 20, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted April 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Erell said: Hello Hanna, I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the positivity you spread on SA, and thank you for this Take care ❤️ Thank you so much for your kind words 🥰 Just warmed my heart 💓 I see you have reduced your Paxil💪 I will be here on SA cheering for you, well done @Erell 🙏 One day at a time, patience and time, and it will be done. Have a wonderful day🙏 1 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
Mentor Hanna72 Posted April 23, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted April 23, 2020 So it’s been 39 days off Prozac and over three months off Paxil. Last few days have been extremely bad. I am trying to stay positive, and focusing on that I am med free, but hard to do at this point. I have had constant symptoms, blurred vision, can’t focus on anything, extremely sensitive to everything, consistent anxiety, nausea, aches all over my body, feels like a stone in my head all the time, so much headache, crying all the time, no motivation, no joy in life. I am just so negative today, sorry 😒 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Erell Posted April 23, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted April 23, 2020 Hello Hanna, I'm sorry you're struggling so much. It sounds like you went too quickly with your tapers. : have you considered reinstatement? Anyway, I know exactly how you feel right now : good news is it will pass. Very slowly, very gradually, but it will. Give you my hand from France ❤️ 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
Mentor Hanna72 Posted April 23, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted April 23, 2020 Thank you @Erell Really do appreciate it 🙏 47 minutes ago, Erell said: It sounds like you went too quickly with your tapers. : have you considered reinstatement? Yes it probably is true I did it to quickly. The way I feel now is just so much anger, sadness and it’s like I will never go back on this poison, not even 0.001 mg. I have wasted to much time already, and had to have my life revolve around this taper, and withdrawal symptoms for so many months already. I keep telling myself this: I don’t know how I am going to win... but I know I am NOT going to lose 💪 Thats my mantra today🙏 How are you doing? My best wishes to you🥰 1 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
Melissa03 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 @Hanna72 i am cheering so much for you and hoping it ll pass soon. Yesterday I was also so bad,today I am ok,like never knowing what is going to hit me when I wake up. Scary to live like this but we ll go through this 💪 I also can't wait to get rid of this poison I feel rage every time I take it. Can't wait to begin taper. 20 mg seroxat from December 2012, several failed attempts to quit. Last attempt in 2019 resulted in terrible crush after being 3 months drug free (13. feb 2020) 1 March 2020 reinstated 10 mg seroxat July 2020 began slow taper. Link to comment
Mentor Hanna72 Posted April 23, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted April 23, 2020 I just don’t know where I would be with out this forum. Hard to explain this to my loved ones here, they just don’t understand. And since I live alone, it gets hard sometimes. I totally agree with you @Melissa03 about the anger I feel towards this poison. And I feel so much anger to the doctor that prescribed this to me 20 years ago. He told me that I needed this pill cause of my imbalance in my brain, and I would have to be on it for life. I will never forget that moment, I was 27 years old, and to think I needed antidepressants, just baffled me. Never had I ever been depressed. I had suffered anxiety attacks, due to abuse in a marriage and had social phobia from childhood caused by extreme bullying. I was never taught any coping skills, just told to take Paxil like any other patient with diabetes 🤨 Now at 47 I have to learn new coping skills, plus deal with these horrible withdrawals symptoms, and it’s extremely hard. The only thing Paxil did for me was to numb me through life, didn’t help with anything, still had anxiety and panic attacks on them. Oh then my doctor answer to that was benzodiazepines, which I have only used in crippling situations. So yes I am furious. Sorry about the rambling, feel so frustrated 😒 Thank you for your kind words @Melissa03Yes this will not take us down, it will in the end make us stronger 💪 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
Melissa03 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Yes I understand,I feel rage towards my doctor too,I came to her for talk and she gave me seroxat instantly ,without warning me about any side effects like they don't exist. I was 22 and trusted the Dr. I also didn't need them at first place at all it was manageable social phobia. And guess what ,three months after my fast taper I went to her totally miserable ,she told me wd after 3 months doesn't exist,that there are bunch of other drugs that can help me mentioning Zoloft ,Prozac ( like you can try this try that) and when I said this is wd she basically kicked me out of the office. I can't imagine being almost suicidal at that point and being kicked out of the office by physiatrist who gave me the poison in the first place. I feel rage now just by remembering and writing this. I am imagining after I heal some day ,going to her and giving her bunch of articles about wd and explaining how her profession is one big joke, and that meds should be given only to serious cases when there is no other way. How this drugs do more harm then benefit. 20 mg seroxat from December 2012, several failed attempts to quit. Last attempt in 2019 resulted in terrible crush after being 3 months drug free (13. feb 2020) 1 March 2020 reinstated 10 mg seroxat July 2020 began slow taper. Link to comment
Mentor Hanna72 Posted April 25, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted April 25, 2020 So the last few days have been hard. Constant headache, ringing in my ears, dizziness, feelings all over the place, brain fog, seems sometimes it just doesn’t work, extreme fatigue and little joy overall, irritation, blurred vision and anxiety. Need to up my game in regards to nutrition. Can definitely tell that sugar intake triggers me. Been without it now for two days, and I feel less anxious, so that’s a relief. The good news is I am sleeping like a rock, thankful for that🙏 Also have been practicing mindfulness. Best wishes to you all, and have a great weekend 1 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
Mentor Hanna72 Posted April 27, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted April 27, 2020 Just wanted to say that today has been the best day yet for me.😃 I need to put those good days in too And I know they will keep coming, how ever few they are, just having one today will remind me that this suffering of withdrawals is so worth it🙏 I am so thankful 1 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
Mentor Hanna72 Posted April 27, 2020 Author Mentor Share Posted April 27, 2020 Hi @Longroadhome Yes I was on it for 20 years. Actually, I did not find the pill ever helping me at all, they were just numbing me, and I still had anxiety and panic attacks when I was on them, quite frankly I was worse on them then before I took them. That’s why I tried so many times to get off For me personally I feel like yes my bridge with Prozac has been truly beneficial, even though I didn’t do the bridge right, had my doctor guide me. And yes I had withdrawal symptoms, during the bridge and after also, still do, but I can truly say that this time its different. I can cope, work and function. Which is huge for me. You can do it too 💪 By the way good job on your journey, 6,3 mg is a great accomplishment 😃 1 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment
mustafa Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 7 hours ago, Hanna72 said: Just wanted to say that today has been the best day yet for me.😃 I need to put those good days in too And I know they will keep coming, how ever few they are, just having one today will remind me that this suffering of withdrawals is so worth it🙏 I am so thankful Yes Hanna, We should talk about good days alot and alot, It isn't all hell, good days and wonderful days exist as well. Keep healing, you are strong enough to do ❤️. 1 i wasn't on a certain drug all the period. i took many drugs many times and for no very long period but to simplify. --fluvoxamine maleate100 mg + amisulpride 200mg------started july 2012 and total taper in february 2015 ( 9 months without drugs then) --sertraline 100mg -------started november 2015 and total taper (withoud reduction slowly) in november 2016( 4 months withoud drugs then). --sertraline 100mg + quetiabine 25mg ( started in mars 2016 and for 7 months) then fluvoxamine maleate 100mg again for another 7months and after that a something like to use every drug for 14 days and for about 1.5 years. --my last drug was trintellix 10 mg ( used it in 12/2018and total taper in 4/2019). symptomts i have now ( bad concentration and problems in short and long memory+ bad depersonalization). Link to comment
Mentor Cocopuffz17 Posted April 28, 2020 Mentor Share Posted April 28, 2020 7 hours ago, Hanna72 said: Just wanted to say that today has been the best day yet for me.😃 I need to put those good days in too And I know they will keep coming, how ever few they are, just having one today will remind me that this suffering of withdrawals is so worth it🙏 I am so thankful Yes, it is very easy to forget the positive when you are dominated by the bad. Glad you are having some good days :) I follow The Plant Paradox lifestyle by Dr.Gundry. This lifestyle has given me my life back and I feel better than I have ever felt in my life. It has enabled me to finally get off of this medication and truly live my life. Nutrition is the key to health!!!!! 2008 to 2019 - 20 mg Paroxetine Attempted 2 CT's around the 5-6 year mark. Were absolutely terrible and reinstated. Was never explained by the doctor the seriousness of the short half life of this drug. 2017 - Attempted a tapered discontinuation of this drug and reinstated after being unsuccessful. 2019 - Feb. 12 - After a three month taper I am off of paroxetine. The 3 months were terrible, awful withdrawal feelings. I followed the doctors guidelines for the reduction of this drug and now know it was way too fast. 2019 - Oct. 12 - 8 months off paroxetine. 75% improvement since coming off the drug. Definitely have had tons of challenges along the way. Let’s go!!!! 2021 - Feb. 12 - 24 months off paroxetine. I have minor challenges now. Tinnitus/Headaches are still around but are reduced by a massive amount. Link to comment
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