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Hello All,

 

Thank you for this forum and special thanks for the moderators. English is not my first language, so please excuse me if I am making some mistakes. 

I have started Antidepressant (Zoloft then Effexor+Wellbutrin) in 2015 due to some stressing events that were occuring at that time. I have stopped all the meds in August 2019 and I suffered from what is called PSSD. It has been around 1.5 years that I am off from meds and my sex drive/libido hasn't returned yet.

 

I am grateful that this is the only symptom I got from withdrawal, but it is more than enough to put me in a very bad place. I am trying to live my life in a positive way and a healthy way and keep my hopes up for a recovery. I would like to ask you kindly to share with me any encouragment and support that will help me continue in that battle. PLEASE PLEASE NO NEGATIVITY.

 

Any positivity (in any form) is more than welcome. 

 

Thank you very much in advance and god bless you all.

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2015-2017 Zoloft (gradually increased the dosage, don't remember the dosage though)

2017-2019 Effexor+Wellbutrin (125 mg Effexore + 150 mg Wellbutrin)

2019 Stopped all the medications and had PSSD (everything else is fine)

Currently taking only Fish Oil

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Hello,

 

And welcome on SA.

This site is run entirely by volunteer Administrators and Moderators, all have been through or going through withdrawal.

There are no commercial interests or influences  involved.

 

Don't worry about your English : English is not my native langage neither, yours sounds perfectly fine :)

 

I'm sorry about what you are going through. PSSD is unfortunately a quite common withdrawal symptoms.

Have you seen our Success Stories section ? You might find great comfort to read that, even if it can take a long time, people do get better :

 

success-stories-recovery-from-withdrawal

 

There are also stories of ongoing recovery in the Introductions, I just found one example that might give you some hope (and there are many others) : 

☼-theautomator-recovering-from-pssd

 


Thanks to all the testimonies shared by people who went through this jouney, it seems that recovery happens in a Waves and Windows pattern, perhaps this thread will help you to understand the healing process : 

 

the-windows-and-waves-pattern-of-stabilization

 

Okay now, quick questions : 

 

1. Are you currently drug-free ?

 

2. Are you using supplements ? There are two supplements that seems to help some people during WD , see magnesium and omega-3-fatty-acids-fish-oil.
If you try a supplement, please try one at a time and at low dose to see how it affects you.

3. Could you please add a signature ? Include drugs, doses, dates, and discontinuations & reinstatements in the last 12-24 months. Also include supplements. 
This will help us give you the most accurate advice we can, and people will able to see your drug history at a glance.
 

 

 

Again, welcome :)

 

 

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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.

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Thank you very much Erell for your support. You guys are heros and I dream to one day be in your positions, healed and supporting others. Now back to your questions.

-Yes I have been drug free from approximatly 1.5 years (Aug 2019)

-I am currently taking fish oil, I will soon start magnesium as well

-I added infos to my signature

 

Even though I feel sometimes low but I am fighting hard to recover and hopefuly I will. I am living healthy as much as I can.  

2015-2017 Zoloft (gradually increased the dosage, don't remember the dosage though)

2017-2019 Effexor+Wellbutrin (125 mg Effexore + 150 mg Wellbutrin)

2019 Stopped all the medications and had PSSD (everything else is fine)

Currently taking only Fish Oil

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I am confident that one day I will be better. Even though this situation is so hard but hopefully I will not break and I will recover. Love to all of you who are fighting hard for a recovery. Better days are coming ahead.

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2015-2017 Zoloft (gradually increased the dosage, don't remember the dosage though)

2017-2019 Effexor+Wellbutrin (125 mg Effexore + 150 mg Wellbutrin)

2019 Stopped all the medications and had PSSD (everything else is fine)

Currently taking only Fish Oil

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New day, feeling low but the fight must continue, I will cheer myself up and start the grind.

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2015-2017 Zoloft (gradually increased the dosage, don't remember the dosage though)

2017-2019 Effexor+Wellbutrin (125 mg Effexore + 150 mg Wellbutrin)

2019 Stopped all the medications and had PSSD (everything else is fine)

Currently taking only Fish Oil

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I had some days this week where I felt better (I think it was a small window). Now I am back into a wave. Eventhough I am feeling low again but I will keep fighting. No place and time for feeling low, I will continue the fight and this experience will just be a bad/good memory for me. Sending the love to everyone

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2015-2017 Zoloft (gradually increased the dosage, don't remember the dosage though)

2017-2019 Effexor+Wellbutrin (125 mg Effexore + 150 mg Wellbutrin)

2019 Stopped all the medications and had PSSD (everything else is fine)

Currently taking only Fish Oil

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New day, feeling down but it will never break me, the hustle must continue !! I will do some sport and take a walk. Sending all the love to you all. God Bless

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2015-2017 Zoloft (gradually increased the dosage, don't remember the dosage though)

2017-2019 Effexor+Wellbutrin (125 mg Effexore + 150 mg Wellbutrin)

2019 Stopped all the medications and had PSSD (everything else is fine)

Currently taking only Fish Oil

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Keep hanging in JohnKross ☀️💪

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.

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New Day New Fight !! In the future when I am healed I would like to look back at my posts and see a warrior who fought hard to heal and recover. All the love for all. God Bless

2015-2017 Zoloft (gradually increased the dosage, don't remember the dosage though)

2017-2019 Effexor+Wellbutrin (125 mg Effexore + 150 mg Wellbutrin)

2019 Stopped all the medications and had PSSD (everything else is fine)

Currently taking only Fish Oil

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2 hours ago, JohnKross said:

New Day New Fight !! In the future when I am healed I would like to look back at my posts and see a warrior who fought hard to heal and recover. All the love for all. God Bless

I only see a warrior and a survivor when I read your posts ! 

Sending huge healing vibes your way ☀️

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.

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@JohnKross Hello, do you have any news concerning your condition?  Sexually and mentally how are you now?

Hello everyone, I was on seroplex 10mg in October 2019 for over a year and then on brintellix from March to September for maybe 8 months. I made several attempts to stop abruptly then I resumed the treatment of brintellix recently for a few weeks because it was too difficult to stop.

Symptom when stopped: premature ejaculation, ejaculation with less orgasm. Severe insomnia, transient headaches, sensitivity to noise and light.

Last intake of brintellix 5mg: Saturday, September 11, 2021

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