Phoenixmama: cold turkey after 3 weeks on Celexa

[Phoenixmama]

@Rosetta do you think I can handle zinc ??? 

[Armorall]

@Phoenixmama I'm glad that you were comforted by what I wrote earlier. I'm sad that you have Covid now. I think beyond the recommended magnesium and fish oil, it's mostly trial and error in terms of taking zinc or anything else. I, too would see something (like peptides or whatever) that someone else was using and ask if it was safe for WD. But, I knew that it really depended on the person, so I usually searched on the site for whatever it was that I was going to take and looked to see how many people reported having a reaction to it. I mean, that's definitely a reference, but your sample size is so small that it still really ends up being a pot shot. For me, I just had to decide whether or not having a reaction was worth it at the time and take in what I saw being reported about whatever vitamin or thing someone was using. And, I know you've read my thread, I've asked about all kinds of stuff. But again outside of fish oil and magnesium, it's kind of up to you. It does sound like most people (including me) use ibuprofen or tylenol with no problem, but that's about it. I haven't been able to take a vitamin C capsule because all the ones I've tried give me a headache. D, E and a priobiotic have all been fine. So, it's really trial and error, and you have to decide if it's an ok time to try that thing. Anyways, I hope you get some good rest. The Covid will pass and you will gain relief one day at a time. Rest well ❤️ 

[Phoenixmama]

@Rosetta good evening , I’m in a dark place ... I don’t know what happen I was doing ok , but today I developed a tight chest which I think is normal for covid but it’s really making me doomed I’m scared , I don’t wanna die... I tried to look around for members of sa who have had covid in wd and I can’t find any , is this true? I need a covid in wd success story , I feel like I’m losing my mind... 

[Rosetta]

Covid is not likely to be a big problem.  That’s why it’s so hard to deal with this pandemic.  So few people have bad illness.  Try to take it one day at a time.  Thinking of you, R

[Surviving82]

@Phoenixmama, hi I am so sorry that you have COVID. I am sure that you will make a full recovery. Please try to rest more if you can, and if possible, not to worry about it too much. I know it is easier said that done, but the tight chest can come from anxiety even more so that from COVID. Sending LOTS of positive wishes for easy and speedy recovery your way!!!

[Phoenixmama]

Today I woke up fine but as the morning progresses , I have nausea, neck pain and a feeling of being unwell , I keep having sweaty moments, and now crying , I can’t help but to wonder is this wd or covid . I’m on day 7 of covid and I can’t help but to look at what has become of my life in such a short time... from the beginning of this year everything has been down hill.... I’m not sure if it’s because I’m in quarantine or what but I’m extremely sad and feeling stuck , I’m double stuck now.... “please god free me soon from wd and covid” so I can return to living 🙏🏼

[Rosetta]

(((Phoenixmama)). Try to distract yourself.

[Phoenixmama]

@Rosetta in wd I already feel like half a mom , now with covid I’m even less.... my little girl is 5 years old and pretty much can take care of her self but it still hurts me not to be there for her .... in our room I watch her play with our kitten through the crack from the bottom of our door , she’s very lonely and I tried looking for info if cats gets covid but it’s a mixed review , my 15 year old son has tested negative and is staying in his room , which he always does anyway playing his game.... I’m started to cough and have a little flem which is making me nervous because I’m praying nothing happens to my lungs , I am the wrong person for covid during wd , because I am a worrier , while I’m laying here all day everyday , I think a lot about everyone suffering from wd , from long time use to short time use and who are stuck for the time being in this sad situation and it makes me disgusted.... 

[Rosetta]

You are alone in your room and your daughter is outside or she is with you?

[Phoenixmama]

She is with me @Rosetta she tested positive 

[Rosetta]

Oh.  Well, then, I think you are there for her.  She’s 5, so if you are physically there that’s 90% of it from her point of view.  Right? Am I missing something?  
 

I’m sure you feel as if you aren’t doing enough or paying enough attention to her, but read her some books, (do you have a kindle? Or Amazon on an iPad? There are a lot free kids books out there.).
 

Watch some shows with her.  Do you need suggestions?  

 

This quarantine time will be over with quick.  It was for us.  Then you are free!  She can go to kindergarten.  You won’t have to worry about her.  I know it’s scary, but most people get through Covid just fine, and then the world will be open for you, finally!

 

Rosetta

 

[Phoenixmama]

💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️ @Rosetta  I think all day long I’m in a wave combined with covid symptoms because I’ve been noticing when the evening comes I feel better , like how I usually feel in wd , I think it’s intensified in the day , thank you 

[KenA]

@Phoenixmama Im currently going through Covid as well, Im about 18 days in and having a hard time getting it to go away, but I agree with you that its def causing waves to come on and the anxiety is pretty strong as well!! Keep hanging in there! We are going to be ok!! This has to pass at some point!! Till then just take care of yourself as best as you can and drink lots and lots of water!!

 

Ken

[Phoenixmama]

@KenA oh no my friend 🙏🏼 I’m so sorry to hear that!!! Feel better soon 

[KenA]

17 minutes ago, Phoenixmama said:

@KenA oh no my friend 🙏🏼 I’m so sorry to hear that!!! Feel better soon 

Hope you feel better sooner as well my friend!!

[Phoenixmama]

Day 8 of covid and I’m just struggling through , I’m scared again and keep wishing I wasn’t in this situation with wd and covid , such a shame that this wd is even a thing.... how did I get caught up in this omg , it’s like a bad dream I hate it , I’m so mad at doctors and pharma, ruining people’s lives and act like it don’t exist, how can’t wd exist !!!! All these sufferers on one website , why hasn’t a doctor came to this website and read our stories and hear our cry’s.... 

[Phoenixmama]

@KenA any sweaty moments ?? Maybe cortisol spikes? I’m not sure what they are but I keep having them not sure if it’s wd or covid , how are you feeling 

[KenA]

Just now, Phoenixmama said:

@KenA any sweaty moments ?? Maybe cortisol spikes? I’m not sure what they are but I keep having them not sure if it’s wd or covid , how are you feeling 

Oh yes, lots of very hot flashes and sweats, but ive been told that's a symptom of covid, im starting to feel a bit better, not great, but def better than I was! Just taking it one day at a time till im all healed again! Hope you are doing ok

[Phoenixmama]

@KenA I’m ok just scared and exhausted by everything , I’m not sure how this covid will set my withdraw back or will I return to the place I was at before covid .... I just miss me Ken I’m trying to be patient 

[KenA]

4 minutes ago, Phoenixmama said:

@KenA I’m ok just scared and exhausted by everything , I’m not sure how this covid will set my withdraw back or will I return to the place I was at before covid .... I just miss me Ken I’m trying to be patient 

I completely understand this covid brought back some wd symptoms for me as well I had insomnia, anxiety and dp/dr all come back for a visit, but you know what, its gonna be ok!!! This may be a minor temporary setback, but we are gonna push through it and be ok!! I completely understand where you are coming from! im almost at 2 years out, so its def frustrating to feel this way again, but just remember feeling bad is temporary!! Our bodies want to be healed and are striving toward that every day Just have to be as patient as you can the old you is still there inside waiting to come back out you are gonna be ok I promise

[Phoenixmama]

Are those symptoms gone now ? @KenA or getting lighter? 

[KenA]

26 minutes ago, Phoenixmama said:

Are those symptoms gone now ? @KenA or getting lighter? 

They are def getting lighter I had an insomnia night 3 nights ago but I still managed to get about 4 hours so its no where near as bad as it was in acute. Still just a twinge of anxiety here or there, but I think having covid would make anyone a bit anxious, the dp/dr has gone away again already

[Phoenixmama]

@KenA one thing I have thought about if it makes any sense is , having covid and knowing that there has been people that passed away from it and having wd and I was so afraid every wave that I’d die and be stuck in it for ever.... I’m so afraid now 

[Phoenixmama]

Oops I meant I’m NOT so afraid now hehehe 

[Colonial]

On 8/11/2021 at 8:12 PM, Phoenixmama said:

. I’m started to cough and have a little flem which is making me nervous because I’m praying nothing happens to my lungs , I am the wrong person for covid during wd , because I am a worrier , while I’m laying here all day everyday

 

You may want to see if you can stay sitting up and do deep breathing exercises every few hours.

Laying around all day can turn into pneumonia if you don't get your lungs open and get the phlegm moving around and cough it up.  That will help with that uncomfortable feeling of tension in your chest, too! 🙂

[Phoenixmama]

Ohhh good to know ❤️Thank you @Colonial I’m on day 9 hope it’s not too late 

[KenA]

2 hours ago, Phoenixmama said:

@KenA one thing I have thought about if it makes any sense is , having covid and knowing that there has been people that passed away from it and having wd and I was so afraid every wave that I’d die and be stuck in it for ever.... I’m so afraid now 

Exactly!!! Going through wd has made us so much tougher and more resilliant!!! When you feel like you are gonna die every day for a long time it kinda looses its power over you. I got to the point where I was like it sure is taking me a long time to die if this is whats gonna kill me, so I must not gonna die

[KenA]

21 minutes ago, Phoenixmama said:

Ohhh good to know ❤️Thank you @Colonial I’m on day 9 hope it’s not too late 

Good advice!!! I sit up all day and even still go for a walk!! Keep the lungs open and clear!!

[Colonial]

5 minutes ago, KenA said:

When you feel like you are gonna die every day for a long time it kinda looses its power over you.

 

That really is so true.

You may still have the cortisol chemical anxiety but after being in WD for any length of time you start to make peace with the eventual reality of death.

 

Last April when I was so sick and in the E.R. 2 times, I almost went back a third when I was COMPLETELY NUMB but ONLY on JUST the entire right side of my body. I said to myself,  well this may be a stroke but I will die right here before I go back down and embarrass myself one more time when it clears and they say: " Your fine, go home." 🙂

 

Rofl...

[Rosetta]

Still going for walks?

[Phoenixmama]

@Rosetta hi good evening , ive developed a cough and can’t take anything for it can you give me some tips , I cough and I gave flem it clears then comes back , I really feel like **** , I can’t handle it all anymore , I’m so strong and I’ve been through many many bad things but I’m losing my strength, today is day 9 , one more day and I can come out of quarantine but will I even be ok , I’m so dizzy and weak , I’ve lost 7 pounds 

[KenA]

1 hour ago, Phoenixmama said:

@Rosetta hi good evening , ive developed a cough and can’t take anything for it can you give me some tips , I cough and I gave flem it clears then comes back , I really feel like **** , I can’t handle it all anymore , I’m so strong and I’ve been through many many bad things but I’m losing my strength, today is day 9 , one more day and I can come out of quarantine but will I even be ok , I’m so dizzy and weak , I’ve lost 7 pounds 

I was able to take Sudafed decongestant without too many issues, I figured surviving Covid was more important than a med that might cause me a wave. I can always get through the waves, but breathing was more important to me. Just my two sense worth

[Phoenixmama]

@KenA I feel you , I will go through all the natural cough remedies first 

[Colonial]

As long as your sick coughing and congestion in Your lungs You may still be contagious.

I think the 10 days is for people who are asymtomatic or recovered.

Don't worry about not walking too much, when You have a bad flu exercise is not too important.

Staying hydrated is good to help keep your lungs clear too!

Edited August 14, 2021 by Colonial

[Colonial]

20 hours ago, KenA said:

I figured surviving Covid was more important than a med that might cause me a wave. I can always get through the waves, but breathing was more important to me. Just my two sense worth

 

 

Last June I had a really bad viral, either a cold and or sinus infection and it being only 3 months from being so sick in april from either the paxil drop and or covid at the same time, I started to have a paradoxical effect to the over the counter nose spray, Afrin.

 

I held out asking for a prescription nose spray until it was so bad I couldn't even exhale out of the nostrils, which really is saying something. It got to the point the heart palpitations were so bad from the mouth breathing I figured it was either accept whatever wave may come for not dying of a heart attack.

 

To my pleasant surprise, not only did the prescription nose spray work for my breathing but within 48 hours almost all of my neurological issues from the WD.

 

Sometimes we get unexpected good results.

Hope your feeling better tomorrow!

 

[Phoenixmama]

Today , I had more energy I feel a little more normal, still sweating and having negative thoughts here and there I’m guessing it’s a wave , can’t wait till the evening