sjd11t: Pins, needles, sunburn feelings

[sjd11t]

Does withdrawal get progressively worse for a bit and then plateau at its worst level?

 

I feel like there may have been subtle signs for 3 months amd I wasn't really aware that my CNS was messed up. Like light tingle in lip and feet for 3 months and then after trying to feel better with b complex it triggered the onset of tingles, burns, muscle soreness everywhere and it basically just held there for the last 3 months with brief periods of improvement and then quick reversals back to bad feelings. This is so frustrating and I feel like doctors don't have a clue and think I am crazy.

 

Does this sound like it could be what happened or is withdrawal the worst right away?

Edited April 3, 2021 by Gridley

[Gridley]

Welcome to SA, sjd11t.

 

What you're describing is the windows and waves of symptoms (ups and downs), which is typical of withdrawal (see link below).  There is no specific timeline for symptoms, which can come and go and come again and vary in severity.  There will be periods during your recovery when things get worse then better.  That is completely normal.  The symptoms you describe are typical of withdrawal.  B vitamins are not recommended in withdrawal because they can be too activating for your sensitized system.

 

So that you have a better idea of what you're experiencing, here is some information on withdrawal and the healing process.

 

What is withdrawal syndrome.

 

Daily Checklist of Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms (PDF) 

 

The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization

 

When we take psychiatric medications, the CNS (central nervous system) responds by making changes over the months and years we take the drug(s). When the medication is discontinued, the CNS has to undo all the changes it made. Rebuilding the neurotransmitter production and reactivating the receptor and transporter cells takes time -- during that rebuilding process symptoms occur.  

 

These explain the healing process really well.

 

Brain Remodelling 

 

Video:  Healing From Antidepressants - Patterns of Recovery

 

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) 

 

Add in one at a time and at a low dose in case you do experience problems. Get supplements that are single ingredient (not mixed with other types of supplements).

 

This is your Introduction topic, where you can ask questions and connect with other members.  We're glad you found your way here.

 

 

 

 

Edited April 3, 2021 by Gridley