sjd11t Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I am terrified I may have taken a not so bad or can live with case and destroyed myself. Trying to help I have taken: Inositol (2 days, 5 mg each day) An arginine, cituline booster ( 2 days by directions, but had ginseng!) Zinc (25 mg, 2 non-consecutive) VITAMIN d ( 1x with the zinc) I tried to masturbate today and was completely limp. Have not had thar happen since 1st month after zoloft. Have I permanently ruined my progress or situation? 2008 - 2013 Sertraline 50 mg June 2017 - August 2019 Sertraline 25 mg August 2020 - Sept 2020 Sertraline 12.5 mg Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus manymoretodays Posted February 3, 2021 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted February 3, 2021 Hi sjd11t, Hi and thanks for getting going with an Introduction, and doing your signature. Any other WD(withdrawal) symptoms? Dr Glenmullen's withdrawal symptom checklist PSSD Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction And then one member's story of success in healing: PSSD: success story for PSSD and ongoing discontinuation symptoms, please read You have probably not permanently ruined your progress or situation. Many do experience what we refer to as neuroemotions, when in WD. Emotions that seem somewhat amplified, and so perhaps that might be part of what is going on now. As well, as obsessing over symptoms: Health anxiety, hypochondria, and obsession with symptoms Do keep in mind too, that we are a family friendly site too, with all kinds and ages of people joining, and looking on. And so......sometimes, it might be better to just generalize your PSSD symptoms......no need to go into great detail. We generally recommend that you only try one new thing at a time, and then at a low dose, as well, so that you might be able to determine what might be causing what. Hoping that you might have seen improvement again.......and it sounds like you had improvement already since you came off the Zoloft. So perhaps was just a one time thing. I don't know. And then, 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) And welcome aboard, sjd11t. This is your introduction/journal page where you have now introduced yourself to the community, you can ask questions here regarding your tapering, give updates, and just keep a record of your journey. Love, peace, healing, and growth, manymoretodays(mmt) Late 2023- gone to emeritus status, inactive, don't @ me, I can check who I've posted on, and I'm not really here like I used to be......thanks. Started with psycho meds/psychiatric care circa 1988. In retrospect, and on contemplation, situational overwhelm. Rounding up to 30 years of medications(30 medication trials, poly-pharmacy maximum was 3 at one time). 5/28/2015-off Adderal salts 2.5mg. (I had been on that since hospital 10/2014) 12/2015---just holding, holding, holding, with trileptal/oxcarb at 75 mg. 1/2 tab at hs. My last psycho med ever! Tapered @ 10% every 4 weeks, sometimes 2 weeks to 2016 Dec 16, medication free!! Longer signature post here, with current supplements. Herb and alcohol free since 5/15/2016. And.....I quit smoking 11/2021. Lapsed. Redo of quit smoking 9/28/2022. Can you say Hallelujah?(took me long enough)💜 None of my posts are intended as medical advice. Please discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical provider. My success story: Blue skies ahead, clear sailing Link to comment
sjd11t Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 Hi all, I came off of sertraline 5 months ago. Since that time I have had lots of weird and scary things occurring with my nerves. I wake up sometimes and it feels like my arms are dead. I get tingly and numb feelings in my limbs daily now. Docs don't seem to know what is going on. I had bloodwork that looks fine l. Next up is a neurologist. Has anyone experienced this? Are my neurons just messed up and healing fronm the AD? 2008 - 2013 Sertraline 50 mg June 2017 - August 2019 Sertraline 25 mg August 2020 - Sept 2020 Sertraline 12.5 mg Link to comment
Lucy1983 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 My first experience with nerve issues was in 2000 after stopping drugs. It was very scary and lasted years. I had no idea at the time what it was and unfortunately I continued on/off drugs due to anxiety from ongoing WD. It was a vicious circle until I finally found the truth on SA. I don't see a problem getting checked out by a neurologist but I believe your CNS is damaged and just needs to heal. Paxil 07/1997 - 10/1998 Quit CT Neurontin, topamax, trazadone, ssri AD (don't remember which one) 12/1998 - 06/1999 CT everything Eflexor , Xanax 04/2000 -08/2000 CT ***01/2008-05/2013 on/off lexapro, lamictal, seroquel, saphris, pristiq Start/Stop CT at intervals Zoloft 200 mg 07/2013 WD 04/3/20 - 04/8/20 Quit Seroquel 800 mg 07/2013 2013 *400 mg 07/2019 *** WD 04/15/2020 - 06/19/20 Quit Ambien 10 mg 07/2013 WD 5 mg 04/29/2020, 2.5 mg 12/24/20, 1.66 mg 01/21/2021, 1.25 mg 02/16/2021 *** 02/22/2021 Quit Xanax 2 mg prn 07/2013 - 04/23/20 Quit CT Lamictal 150 mg 07/2013 WD 05/06/20 -06/11/2020 Quit Propranolol 03/21/2020 - 04/20/2020 Quit CT Hydroxyzine 12/14/2020 - 12/27/20 Quit Allegra 24 hr 01/11/21 Flonase Nasal Spray 01/11/21 Magnesium Glycinate 100mg x3 daily D3 5000iu daily Link to comment
sjd11t Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 Thank you. I am so glad I found some info on here. I am going to the neurologist but the lack of concern at the ER (twice) and my PCP has me thinking I will be told everything looks fine. These drugs are awful for how they mess with our symptoms this way. So I am looking at years potentially? What do you recommend for a diet? I am noticing sensitivities to certain things. 2008 - 2013 Sertraline 50 mg June 2017 - August 2019 Sertraline 25 mg August 2020 - Sept 2020 Sertraline 12.5 mg Link to comment
Lucy1983 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Good morning @sjd11t. I suggest researching this site as much as possible because you will find invaluable information here about symptoms and diet. We in WD share many commonalities but we are also different in the ways our bodies react during this time. Some are more sensitive to foods and supplements than others. I decided not to change my diet yet because I am just too lazy to deal with it. If I had someone to shop and cook for me maybe I would:) As to time frames of symptoms, it's anyone's guess. If the docs can't find anything "wrong" with you they'll probably think it is all in your head and dismiss you. Or, tell you to get back on your drugs and possibly even prescribe additional drugs. Paxil 07/1997 - 10/1998 Quit CT Neurontin, topamax, trazadone, ssri AD (don't remember which one) 12/1998 - 06/1999 CT everything Eflexor , Xanax 04/2000 -08/2000 CT ***01/2008-05/2013 on/off lexapro, lamictal, seroquel, saphris, pristiq Start/Stop CT at intervals Zoloft 200 mg 07/2013 WD 04/3/20 - 04/8/20 Quit Seroquel 800 mg 07/2013 2013 *400 mg 07/2019 *** WD 04/15/2020 - 06/19/20 Quit Ambien 10 mg 07/2013 WD 5 mg 04/29/2020, 2.5 mg 12/24/20, 1.66 mg 01/21/2021, 1.25 mg 02/16/2021 *** 02/22/2021 Quit Xanax 2 mg prn 07/2013 - 04/23/20 Quit CT Lamictal 150 mg 07/2013 WD 05/06/20 -06/11/2020 Quit Propranolol 03/21/2020 - 04/20/2020 Quit CT Hydroxyzine 12/14/2020 - 12/27/20 Quit Allegra 24 hr 01/11/21 Flonase Nasal Spray 01/11/21 Magnesium Glycinate 100mg x3 daily D3 5000iu daily Link to comment
Moderator Onmyway Posted February 20, 2021 Moderator Share Posted February 20, 2021 On 2/17/2021 at 6:22 PM, sjd11t said: Hi all, I came off of sertraline 5 months ago. Since that time I have had lots of weird and scary things occurring with my nerves. I wake up sometimes and it feels like my arms are dead. I get tingly and numb feelings in my limbs daily now. Docs don't seem to know what is going on. I had bloodwork that looks fine l. Next up is a neurologist. Has anyone experienced this? Are my neurons just messed up and healing fronm the AD? Hi Sjd11t, These are common symptoms and are usually WD. I had them a lot and worried about MS (one half of my body - left or right - would be pins and needles). They got better. Likely nothing wrong that can be tested for but at least peace of mind if you can get tested. "Nothing so small as a moment is insurmountable, and moments are all that we have. You have survived every trial and tribulation that life has thrown at you up until this very instant. When future troubles come—and they will come—a version of you will be born into that moment that can conquer them, too." - Kevin Koenig I am not a doctor and this should not be considered medical advice. You can use the information and recommendations provided in whatever way you want and all decisions on your treatment are yours. In the next few weeks I do not have a lot of capacity to respond to questions. If you need a quick answer pls tag or ask other moderators who may want to be tagged. Aug 2000 - July 2003 (ct, 4-6 wk wd) , citalopram 20 mg, xanax prn, wellbutrin for a few months, trazodone prn Dec 2004 - July 2018 citalopram 20 mg, xanax prn (rarely used) Aug 2018 - citalopram 40 mg (self titrated up) September 2018 - January 2019 tapered citalopram - 40/30/20/10/5 no issues until a week after reaching 0 Feb 2019 0.25 xanax - 0.5/day (3 weeks) over to klonopin 0.25 once a day to manage severe wd March 6, reinstated citalopram 2.5 mg (liquid), klonopin 0.25 mg for sleep 2-3 times a week Apr 1st citalopram 2.0 mg (liquid), klonopin 0.25 once a week (off by 4/14/19- no tapering) citalopram (liquid) 4/14/19 -1.8 mg, 5/8/19 - 1.6 mg, 7/27/19 -1.5 mg, 8/15/19 - 1.35, 2/21/21 - 1.1 (smaller drops in between), 6/20/21 - 1.03 mg, 8/7/21- 1.025, 8/11/21 - 1.02, 8/15/21 - 1.015, 9/3/21 - 0.925 (fingers crossed!), 10/8/21 - 0.9, 10/18/21 - 0.875, 12/31/21 - 0.85, 1/7/22 - 0.825, 1/14/22 - 0.8, 1/22/22 - 0.785, 8/18/22 - 0.59, 12/15/2022 - 0.48, 2/15/22 - 0.43, 25/07/23 - 0.25 (mistake), 6/08/23 - 0.33mg Supplements: magnesium citrate and bi-glycinate Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted February 20, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 20, 2021 Hello, @sjd11t. How have your symptoms changed in the last 3 months? See What is withdrawal syndrome? 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
sjd11t Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 It has been 5 months now. It got gradually better until the new year. Then dumbly I became impatient that it wasn't healing fast enough and I tried a few supplements and I have been set back a bit. I hope it isn't permanent. I don't think so as I had a positive romantic experience (a post SSRI new normal) recently so I think ill be ok. I will not be taking anything else but vitamin C from now on. Current PSSD symptoms: numbness, very low libido, occasional ED. Other symptoms: tingly, sore, numb limbs, face, head intermittently- especially during sleep. Do not feel emotions as strongly, feel blunted and not as sharp mentally. I'm very stressed so that may be at play too. Thank you all for what you do here. I find this site to be the most positive and your approach to a slow recovery is what I need. 2008 - 2013 Sertraline 50 mg June 2017 - August 2019 Sertraline 25 mg August 2020 - Sept 2020 Sertraline 12.5 mg Link to comment
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