Bea81: Zoloft 2 weeks I'm in pain - need advice and support

[300days]

12 hours ago, Greatful said:

@Bea81

 

Oh Bea, if I give up on you I would be giving up on myself🥰  I know for fact those that love you are not giving up on you.  That is your distorted negative thinking.  Yes, they may express some frustration at times.  Remember they have that right.  It is hard for people to watch the ones they love in so much pain.  It also can be scary for them.  They don't always know what to do or say. Talk to them about it, let them know that you really appreciate them and sometimes all you need to know is that they love you and support you. Remember you don't really understand what they are going through themselves. Just like they can only try to understand what you are going through.

And yes, you will have times that it is harder, but don't believe that you can't heal, yes you can.

Yes you do.  Go back and reread some of the advice on meditation, debunking your thoughts, acceptance.  

Your thoughts are harming you more then WD is.

You will never be able to reason with yourself.

Here are some quotes I want you to print out and have with you around the house.

It is my reaction to my symptoms and not my symptoms that were causing my suffering.

 

The mind will never be able to cure the anxiety because it is causing it. You must shift your focus (attention) outside the mind.

 Your brain has convinced you that you must think about it. But it’s your brain that created the problem so it will never fix it.

 

Find acceptance for only that day, do what little things you can do to get through just today.  

I know that depression is very hard  but that to is just a passing thought, it will come and go.  

Have you tried visualization

Assign the color black to depression, red for anger, green for jealousy, yellow for anxiety, panic, restlessness then visualize the dot's of color  it in your brain away from you and say this is not me, this is WD and I it is only an experience that I am having.  Sometimes this will center you to look at the real you and know that yeah that is not me.  Then distract yourself.  Remember dwelling or trying to run from your thoughts will only drag you in to the thought spiral and we all know where that lead too, frustration, more anxiety, more depression and worthlessness thinking and that you want to give up.  If you have to do do this constantly at first so be it .  This is were the meditation heals you learn to not get attached to your thought

 

I know that it is easy to get overwhelmed with trying to learn this learn, do  that.  A big one is accepting were you are today and know that you are going to get through it.  Then add in some skills to help you get through.  There is nothing you can do about tomorrow except worry about it and do wishful thinking.  Today is all you can really do anything about.  So live for today.  Then do this everyday. 

 

Rest assured you are no alone in this struggle and you are not weak.  I have to work on this everyday, somedays are really hard and then somedays are easier.❤️ 

 

Give yourself a hug, say I love you and I am doing the best I can to yourself.  Today if I feel crappy than okay that is what I feel today.  Don't fight it and know that tomorrow will come❤️

thank you for this --- very helpful as I also struggle with the intense agitated dysphoria with terror and intrusive thoughts-- I love your colored dots idea!  I think I'll make my intrusive thoughts bright orange!

[Ktven48]

@300days

im not sure if it was the vaccine - I just know my mood went downhill after and it made me mess with my updosing. After changing my mind about my updosing - I made a too fast reduction in Early September I started having the akathisia 

[Greatful]

@Bea81  Bea, how are you doing?

[zma1]

Hi guys. I’m starting to taper sertraline so I’m reading through the site and came across this thread. If you have any kind of past trauma esp. diagnosed with PTSD, I highly suggest EMDR therapy. I started about 2nd the ago and I feel “lighter”. Although reducing my med is causing some weirdness I do believe EMDR therapy can help to resolve the reasons some folks may have started SSRIs in the first place. Sending healing vibes…😊

[Ktven48]

How are you Bea? 

[Bea81]

Hi and thanks to all that has asked for me. I was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid and most likely Graves disease two weeks ago. Im not in a good place and struggeling to understand this. I still belive this has to do with WD. That wd has set this off. But it still needs to be treated since my pulse and heart rate was so high the doctor got worried. So I started medication about a week ago. All the symptoms from overactive thyroid is almost the same as from wd so like I said Im very confussed and weird feeling about all of it. The blood tests dont lie tho so not taking the medication wasent an option. Not having any bad effects from it as far as I can tell, then again things have been so bad that I dont know whats normal anymore 😉 Im meeting with a specialist at the hospital next week and can get more answers then. Many people get cured from thyroid illness so Im keeping my spirits up. My doctor is not down playing my wd and he said without me even asking that my health issues is a mix of thyroid illness, wd and underlaying trauma but he is still in good spirits about me being able to heal. Im thankful for having this doctor since as we all now, a good doctor is not a given. The last days have been a haze, just tired of it all, worn out and just wanting to forget about these last 3-4 months and be normal. But so many have worse health issues and problems than me and I try on a daily basis to tell myself not to complain and get stuck in the self pity. My family have and is amazing thru all this, same with a couple of friends. Im trying to pet myself on the back too and remind myself Im a fighter. I thought I was gonna die a little over two weeks ago, Ive never had any fear of death or illness before and it was a powerful and strange feeling. But I knew something was wrong and right after I get the diagnosis. Im here still tho, I did survive and will continue to fight. Thanks again every one of you for checking in and I truly hope all of you are feeling some improvment. ❤️❤️

[Bea81]

Hi and thanks to all that has asked for me. I was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid and most likely Graves disease two weeks ago. Im not in a good place and struggeling to understand this. I still belive this has to do with WD. That wd has set this off. But it still needs to be treated since my pulse and heart rate was so high the doctor got worried. So I started medication about a week ago. All the symptoms from overactive thyroid is almost the same as from wd so like I said Im very confussed and weird feeling about all of it. The blood tests dont lie tho so not taking the medication wasent an option. Not having any bad effects from it as far as I can tell, then again things have been so bad that I dont know whats normal anymore 😉 Im meeting with a specialist at the hospital next week and can get more answers then. Many people get cured from thyroid illness so Im keeping my spirits up. My doctor is not down playing my wd and he said without me even asking that my health issues is a mix of thyroid illness, wd and underlaying trauma but he is still in good spirits about me being able to heal. Im thankful for having this doctor since as we all now, a good doctor is not a given. The last days have been a haze, just tired of it all, worn out and just wanting to forget about these last 3-4 months and be normal. But so many have worse health issues and problems than me and I try on a daily basis to tell myself not to complain and get stuck in the self pity. My family have and is amazing thru all this, same with a couple of friends. Im trying to pet myself on the back too and remind myself Im a fighter. I thought I was gonna die a little over two weeks ago, Ive never had any fear of death or illness before and it was a powerful and strange feeling. But I knew something was wrong and right after I get the diagnosis. Im here still tho, I did survive and will continue to fight. Thanks again every one of you for checking in and I truly hope all of you are feeling some improvment. ❤️❤️

[Greatful]

@Bea81

Yes,  you are a fighter.  How are things going now?

[Bea81]

On 11/15/2021 at 4:45 PM, Greatful said:

@Bea81

Yes,  you are a fighter.  How are things going now?

@Greatful,Im ok. Was admitted to the hospital on saturday since they feared a thyroid storm but it was ruled out and the doctor promised me that the medication is working and that I will be feeling better within a few weeks. Its been a hell of a ride and I can see I've been in a crisis mode just to keep going but I have no doubt at this point that I will heal from both wd and the thyroid problems. How are you? ❤️

[Bea81]

Im curious if maybe this isn't the right platform for me anymore since after I shared I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism it went silent on my thread. Am I supposed to mainly just share withdrawal related issues here? Since my struggles are a mix of illness and wd I feel I fall between two chairs if that makes sense to anyone?

[Greatful]

@Bea81

Hi Bea,  Please do not ever think you are on the wrong support site.  There are members on here that have medical issues as well as WD. I think many of us take small breaks from the site for boundary reasons.   

I can say for myself that I've been more quite on here because I have not energy as of late.  I think the season change, the holiday's, worn out with WD.  I kind of feel like I am in a hibernation mode.  

 

How are things going for you right now?❤️

Please continue to give up dates.

[Moonpie]

@Bea81you are on the right support site.  I am  Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I also have hypothyroidism. For the  last 22 years. In fact the foolish choice to tinker with my medication put me in a thyroid storm  that took my thyroid 8 months to to balance itself. And that is how I ended up on these meds. I'm glad you are here.   Nobody is ignored on purpose, forgotten I forgotten or not cared about.  Sometimes when a post of mine isn't answered  I will just ask again. Many of the moderators are facing the same things we are and they have their ups and downs and struggles. Others that have won the victory diligently try to take care of all of us but have families jobs and a life that requires our attention.  Hang in there you will make it!  I promise you you won't find anymore caring or knowledgeable group. They have been an enormous  support and help to me the last 5 years.

[Bea81]

On 12/26/2021 at 3:15 PM, Greatful said:

@Bea81

Hi Bea,  Please do not ever think you are on the wrong support site.  There are members on here that have medical issues as well as WD. I think many of us take small breaks from the site for boundary reasons.   

I can say for myself that I've been more quite on here because I have not energy as of late.  I think the season change, the holiday's, worn out with WD.  I kind of feel like I am in a hibernation mode.  

 

How are things going for you right now?❤️

Please continue to give up dates.

@Greatful, hi and thank you for dropping by :-) Im having a window today and its well, beyond good. Just trying to enjoy it while it lasts. Its been a mix of quite good windows and really bad waves the last weeks, like down in a pitch black terrifying place into an almost bright and blissful one. Its strange but I take it as a good sign that I am indeed recovering. The thyroid medication is working, my physician was happy to see my blood work is getting more towards a normal level. I think you were very wise to take some time of. Really, anything you can do to make this journey even just slightly easyer is good. ❤️   

[Bea81]

On 12/26/2021 at 3:45 PM, Moonpie said:

@Bea81you are on the right support site.  I am  Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I also have hypothyroidism. For the  last 22 years. In fact the foolish choice to tinker with my medication put me in a thyroid storm  that took my thyroid 8 months to to balance itself. And that is how I ended up on these meds. I'm glad you are here.   Nobody is ignored on purpose, forgotten I forgotten or not cared about.  Sometimes when a post of mine isn't answered  I will just ask again. Many of the moderators are facing the same things we are and they have their ups and downs and struggles. Others that have won the victory diligently try to take care of all of us but have families jobs and a life that requires our attention.  Hang in there you will make it!  I promise you you won't find anymore caring or knowledgeable group. They have been an enormous  support and help to me the last 5 years.

@Moonpie,hi and thank you for stopping by! Oh, you had a thyroid storm? That must have been so scary and hard to deal with.. But you are stabile now with your hyperthyroidism? I'm surtain the wd "gave" me this disease but at the same time its no point obsessing about it. I want to look forward now and do my part to heal. This is a good place with wonderful people. How are you doing these days with everything? 🌸 

[Moonpie]

@Bea81 Yes  My thyroid is very stable now. Now I am doing great I haven't had to have an adjustment in thyroid meds since then.  It was very scary. My husband had died the year before and I was alone.  But like I said it was all my fault for tampering with my dosage. You are so very right it does no good to obsess. I know that is hard when you are facing your anxiety. It does take time and it is easy to want to rush it when we suffer.. But the goal is to heal not to go to quick.   You will find such great support and advise here along  your journey.   You  have a wonderful attitude about doing your part to heal.  I plan to post an update soon but have been sick.  I am seeing significant  improvements!  Thank you for asking.

 

 

 

 

[Bea81]

On 12/29/2021 at 7:02 AM, Moonpie said:

@Bea81 Yes  My thyroid is very stable now. Now I am doing great I haven't had to have an adjustment in thyroid meds since then.  It was very scary. My husband had died the year before and I was alone.  But like I said it was all my fault for tampering with my dosage. You are so very right it does no good to obsess. I know that is hard when you are facing your anxiety. It does take time and it is easy to want to rush it when we suffer.. But the goal is to heal not to go to quick.   You will find such great support and advise here along  your journey.   You  have a wonderful attitude about doing your part to heal.  I plan to post an update soon but have been sick.  I am seeing significant  improvements!  Thank you for asking.

 

 

 

 

@Moonpie,I am so relieved you have a stable thyroid now. Can only imagine how much pain you were in having lost your husband and then had to endure a thyroid storm. It tells me you are such a strong person making it thru that. So its almost a new year.. Do you enjoy new years eve normally? I dont, hee hee. The noises gets to me and I managed to be ok with it for years but well, this year Im a nervous ball of pain it seem. Went into a wave late on wednesday and its bad today so Im listening to calming music in the room were to noise is not gonna be extreme and belive the cat will join me soon. He dosent like the fireworks either poor guy. Are you ok today? Love your profile picture buy the way, just beautiful. 🌸

[Moonpie]

Hi @Bea81,  My church usually has a watch night service.  We play games, eat and at midnight go to the altar and pray the new year in.  But this year we aren't having it.  Bill, my dog in the picture is happy with me staying home.  LOL  Bill doesn't like fireworks either. He will even open cabinet doors and get in and hide.  He is my Buddy and my sweetheart.  I am sorry you are in a wave.  Always know it won't always be this way and a window will come.  I have been sick since the day after Christmas.  I have been blessed has it hasn't been really bad, the congestion and all but I am so tired.  Not sleeping because of WD.  But things could be and have been far worse.  Hope you have a wonderful new year!  We will be another year closer to healing.  Take care!

[Bea81]

On 1/1/2022 at 2:17 AM, Moonpie said:

Hi @Bea81,  My church usually has a watch night service.  We play games, eat and at midnight go to the altar and pray the new year in.  But this year we aren't having it.  Bill, my dog in the picture is happy with me staying home.  LOL  Bill doesn't like fireworks either. He will even open cabinet doors and get in and hide.  He is my Buddy and my sweetheart.  I am sorry you are in a wave.  Always know it won't always be this way and a window will come.  I have been sick since the day after Christmas.  I have been blessed has it hasn't been really bad, the congestion and all but I am so tired.  Not sleeping because of WD.  But things could be and have been far worse.  Hope you have a wonderful new year!  We will be another year closer to healing.  Take care!

@Moonpie,are you feeling any better? Oh, you describing Bill made me smile. He sounds like such a beautiful companion ❤️ May I ask how long it took before your thyroid stabilized? And did you experience health anxiety when you were diagnosed? I have never had fear of illness before, or fear of death until about a month ago and it keeps coming on waves. Its new to me and terrifying to say the least. Also I dont know anymore what is anxiety and what is physical symptoms that I should maybe get checked out. I dont see the point of running to the er or doctor everytime I feel horrible yet dont want to wait it out to much either in case it is indeed something serious. They have already checked my heart and it is healthy and shows no strain from my high pulse and they have as far as I know ruled out that there is anything else physically wrong with me other than hyperthyroidism. But it still throws me that I can get this sick from that and wd. I keep thinking there must be more wrong with me cause I feel like Im going under today. Dont know if Im making sense but if or when you have some time and energy I would really appreciate hearing about your experience with hyperthyroidism and maybe also that together with wd. 🌸 

 

  

[Moonpie]

@Bea81how are you feeling?  I am sorry you are having such a hard time. I am doing better.  After 7 days of being sick  and now that I realize it in a wave,  I woke up today much better!     

 

I  have hypothyroidism.  When I tampered with my  meds in 2016 and went into a thyroid storm I bounced back and forth between the 2.  My health anxiety and evening fearing death at times came during that storm and returned when I began tapering my meds then going off the Lexapro.  It took 8 months for my thyroid to stabilize  on my meds and they said it could take up to 10 months. There have been times I had symptoms and thought it was my thyroid but tests revealed it was not.  WD can mimic thyroid symptoms.   I had no fear of illness before that either.  I have one health fear I battle and it came about the 2 nd month after I went off Lexapro due to one lab that was a  little off.

 

The doctor wasn't at all concerned. I know it is a neuro fear/ neuro emotion I would not be having it it wasn't for my withdraw.  After all these years of tapering and withdraw I am learning to do some mental gymnastics.  I work hard on refusing  to dwell on it and work at thinking on other things in spite of what  I feel.  When I get insecure and begin wonder I come here and there is always someone to encourage me and reassure me.  @Frogie has been a BIG support and help.   Everyone here is going through the same things or has had the victory and healed.  You will receive a lot of understanding

 

 If the doctors have given you a clean health slate other than your thyroid, try to remind yourself each time a symptom appears. It may be you need to every few minutes!   WD is incredible in what it does to you physically and emotionally.  It can make you feel very sick!  I have had symptoms that I finally realized were simply WD even though they aren't listed anywhere.  Doing a search of the site most of the time there will be someone that has had the same thing.  These drugs are powerful and make changes in our CNS we cannot even begin to imagine until we go off them.  Yes it is terrifying and I agree, it is nothing like I have EVER experienced.  I had panic attacks and anxiety before this but now it is like it is all on steroids,  so intense.   It looks like you did fairly fast taper and that can add to the intensity.  

 

I know it doesn't help but all you are experiencing is normal.  And you will make it through, you will heal but it will take time.  There are links on self care and dealing with this.  I am sorry but I don't know where they are.  Shamefully after 5 years I am still  learning to navigate the site.  I know I have had a lot of food sensitives come up with this and avoid what I know will cause anxiety.  I can finally drink 1 cup of tea in the morning.    We can't make it go away but we can get through it.  The loss of your pet and friend has a big impact on all of this too.  I am so sorry for you losses.  Please hang in there and don't give up.  You are not alone. You will heal!

[Greatful]

@Bea81

Hi Bea,  Stopping by to say hi and see how you are doing?  

[Bea81]

On 1/6/2022 at 4:21 PM, Greatful said:

@Bea81

Hi Bea,  Stopping by to say hi and see how you are doing?  

@Greatful, I am very very bad. Just read JesusSaveMeFromWD thread and it sums up how I am. At most I have one ok or somewhat good day in between all bad and I just dont know what to do anymore. I dont even know if I can be helped? Have you had dp that has lifted a bit and also anakthisia ? You seem to have such faith and I try to have that too but its slipping. Im desperate that at least have a few more ok days cause Im afraid that if I continue like this it will end me. And the fear of even thinking that no one may not be able to help is numbing.

[Bea81]

@Altostrata,if you have the time could you please give me advice on whether I should consider reinstate a low dose of Zoloft? They way things are and have been with me now for a long time is unbearable, but of course I cant risk it getting any worse either. Thank you. 

[Greatful]

@Bea81

Bea I can assure you I have to work on this 75%  of the time.  I so am ready for this to be over.

I have the same thoughts, will I get passed this/can I get passed this I am 58 years old, I've been on meds for over 20 years.  I can say the drugs didn't take care of my problems just masked them. Now I have to deal with them and grow, heal.  This is horrible but would I have ever addressed my problems without going through this?   I was reminded that our brains heal recently when I read that Happy2heal is healed after being poly drugged for I think 43 years.  She is drug free and loving life.  Have you read her story?

 

It looks like you are having windows ( I have mostly dirty window I think it Rosetta that uses this term).   I can say in the last few days I have some clearing in those dirty window.

Re read "What happening in your Brain"  http://What is happening in your brain?

   Hubby reminds me of this story when my brain is so disconnected and I start to have crazy fears again.  Our brains are not connecting right.

 

Have you watched the Documentary Medicating Normal  Here is a link to their website. I has a small fee but well worth it.  We need to get the message out there to the public, doctors family, friends etc. http:// www.medicatingnormal.com  

 

I still have drdp and what ever else they call it when you don't feel totally hear or connected to other people.  Like you are here but separate from everyone else.  Unfortunately I had a little of this on the meds too.  Now in WD it can be morphed.  I found out you can have it from trauma also.  I do fight it with trying to clear my head and I want so much to be more grounded in the present.  I do feel more and more grounding going on as I go through this nightmare sometimes.  Up and down can get so hard.   But I think it helps to understand what it is, so you  can try and control how much of a reaction/fear afraid you are going to give it.  It is so unbalancing and it can feel terrifying at times.  I hate it when I get it and I feel like I might do something bad.

The inner anxiety is horrible.  I did get a little break  for a few evenings last week.   

I want to stress to listen to your body, rest when you need to, don't push yourself to hard both physical or emotional, limit your stress, and Love yourself for today and the future.❤️

 

Bea you can do this  keep reaching out , find different ways to motivate yourself,  educate to help you feel like you are taking back some control.

 

Do you ever go on the inner compose website  (they are one of the sponsors for the documentary) here is there link 

https://withdrawal.theinnercompass.org/

 

You have just as much strength if not more then me Miss Bea.  ❤️

[Bea81]

@Greatful,Im so sorry Im delayed again in my respond. I saw on you own thread that you are suffering and Im so sorry. For me too it has been worse than ever most of January and Im at a loss. I am truly trying to help myself and have also asked for help from my doctor and then he got me refered to a acute psych team that I have been in dialogs with since friday. But even with all this Im just lost. The panic is sometimes all consuming and reach a level were I was seconds away from falling to the flor in front of my partner and beg him to help me. The desperation is raw. Today has been weird cause the panic is so much lesser but it has been traded in with a zombie like state and a sadness felt to the core, BUT I have glimpses of seeing the real me. Like only seconds at a time but it means something good still. Im so unsure wether to reinstate a tiny tiny amount of zoloft. It will feel like both a failure but also a gamble. We'll see. Sending love your way. ❤️

[Greatful]

@Bea81  You are doing great Bea and I feel your pain and panic.  

Yes you are in there and just waiting to come all the way to the surface.

I think reinstate or finding something to stop the pain is a common thought on here.  

Each one of has to come to decide what works best for themselves.

Never, never think of yourself as a failure.  This is horrible and inhuman and bring most of us to our knees a time or two.  You have endured this for over 6 or so months,  that is quite a accomplishment.❤️

  Do you think you can hold on for a little longer?   I have broken down several  times in front of hubby.  Gut wrenching  sobs  horribly a few times.   Sometimes I just go in the bedroom to cry and let out the pain.  

Go back and read success stories 

I bought the book Recovery and Renewal by Baylissa Frederick.  She has recovered from acute-withdrawal and protracted withdrawal.   

How is the thyroid doing? 

Can you get therapy?

 

We started this journey around the same time and I hope the 2 of us can write our own success stories.❤️ 

 

 

[Greatful]

@Bea81 How are you doing?  Sending you a hug🤗 

Do you think the winter weather is affecting you, adding on blah and down moods?

[Bea81]

On 1/29/2022 at 8:16 PM, Greatful said:

@Bea81 How are you doing?  Sending you a hug🤗 

Do you think the winter weather is affecting you, adding on blah and down moods?

@Greatful,hi and how are you? I didnt get a notification or else I would of answered sooner.. Im not so good. Going between extremely fatigued and extrem anxiety. Im tired of just waiting and hanging in there if that makes sense? Normally I havent been affected by the weather but yes I belive I am at this point. Are you affected by it too? Love the picture of your adorable dog ❤️ Big hug to you ❤️❤️

[Greatful]

@Bea81

Stopping by to send a hug and see how you are doing?🤗

[Greatful]

@Bea81  Bea are you okay?........I hope things have improved to a manageable state.♥️

 

[Bea81]

@Altostrata or @Frogie could one of you please assist me in a possible re-instatment? Im worse than ever and have no fight left in me. I am now 8 months off. I went off at 12.5 mg Zoloft so should I then go back on that amount or less? And for how long do I stay on it to know if its helping? Also what to look out for in case I get a bad reaction? I belive Ive had a mental breakdown so my panic has been beyond severe. And the panic attacks are on a different level than anything I have experienced, I will get them up to 6-7 times a day and will hyperventilate until I near pass out. My partner has taken lots off of work to be with me so none of this can continue. I cant risk falling apart even more. I will be deeply thankful for your reply!

[ChessieCat]

I will give you some information about reinstating Zoloft, however before you try reinstating I would like @Frogie to comment on whether what you are experiencing might be caused or increased by the withdrawal from the benzo.  (Thanks Frogie).

 

When reinstating it is better to start with a very low dose, especially after having been off the drug for many months.  Taking too high a dose can sometimes make things worse.

 

Personally I think it is better to start with a tiny dose to test to see how you react to taking the drug again.  You could try 0.25mg (yes 1/4 mg) Zoloft first.  If after 1 week there has be no bad reaction and you have noticed no improvement you could try taking a tiny bit more, eg 0.5mg total dose.  It is better to make small increases gradually than to risk taking too much.

 

And the idea of reinstating is not to get rid of withdrawal symptoms completely but to bring them to a bearable level.

 

You will need to be patient and try not to panic, which might cause you to make bad decisions and take too much or try a different drug or supplement.  It takes about 4 days for a dose to get to full level in the blood and a bit longer for it to register in the brain.

 

Please carefully read Post #1 of this topic:

 

About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms

 

Post #1 of this topic explains how to get non standards doses:

 

Tips for tapering off sertraline (Zoloft)

 

[Frogie]

@Bea81

 

Are you still on Oxazepam or did you go off of it also, as it shows in your signature you are still on it.

 

If you are, you could try tapering 10% of that. Being off of Zoloft could be causing your Oxazepam to have a stronger reaction in your body.

 

If you are indeed off, it is difficult to reinstate a benzo as your body can become kindled since you have been off for over a year. It's just not advisable to go on a benzo if you have been off of it for more than a few weeks. But it has been done successfully with some members. You could try a very small amount, approximately

1-2mg or so and see if that brings any relief. 

[Bea81]

20 minutes ago, Frogie said:

@Bea81

 

Are you still on Oxazepam or did you go off of it also, as it shows in your signature you are still on it.

 

If you are, you could try tapering 10% of that. Being off of Zoloft could be causing your Oxazepam to have a stronger reaction in your body.

 

If you are indeed off, it is difficult to reinstate a benzo as your body can become kindled since you have been off for over a year. It's just not advisable to go on a benzo if you have been off of it for more than a few weeks. But it has been done successfully with some members. You could try a very small amount, approximately

1-2mg or so and see if that brings any relief. 

Im still on Oxazepam and haven't done any changes with that. Its the Zoloft Im wondering if I should reinstate? 

[Frogie]

@Bea81

 

As @ChessieCat explained to you and did give you information on reinstating to see if that would help.

 

You could follow her instructions and let us know if that would help.

[Bea81]

2 hours ago, Frogie said:

@Bea81

 

As @ChessieCat explained to you and did give you information on reinstating to see if that would help.

 

You could follow her instructions and let us know if that would help.

Thank you so much! I will try that. Thank you again! 🌸

[Bea81]

7 hours ago, ChessieCat said:

I will give you some information about reinstating Zoloft, however before you try reinstating I would like @Frogie to comment on whether what you are experiencing might be caused or increased by the withdrawal from the benzo.  (Thanks Frogie).

 

When reinstating it is better to start with a very low dose, especially after having been off the drug for many months.  Taking too high a dose can sometimes make things worse.

 

Personally I think it is better to start with a tiny dose to test to see how you react to taking the drug again.  You could try 0.25mg (yes 1/4 mg) Zoloft first.  If after 1 week there has be no bad reaction and you have noticed no improvement you could try taking a tiny bit more, eg 0.5mg total dose.  It is better to make small increases gradually than to risk taking too much.

 

And the idea of reinstating is not to get rid of withdrawal symptoms completely but to bring them to a bearable level.

 

You will need to be patient and try not to panic, which might cause you to make bad decisions and take too much or try a different drug or supplement.  It takes about 4 days for a dose to get to full level in the blood and a bit longer for it to register in the brain.

 

Please carefully read Post #1 of this topic:

 

About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms

 

Post #1 of this topic explains how to get non standards doses:

 

Tips for tapering off sertraline (Zoloft)

 

Thank you so much for you response and advice! I will try that. Just need to make clear that Im not in benzo withdrawal. I have not made any changes in that dose. So just so that I understood correctly, I should take even less than 12.5 mg Zoloft? Thats the amount I went off. Cause I had trouble cutting the 50 mg and 25 mg into even smaller doses so dont know how I could cut them into accurate 0.25 mg. Sorry but I have severe brain fog. 🌸