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Advice if I’m doing anything right I need guidance because I feel miserable

 

If you stopped and started Zoloft ct 2 months each time twice in a year and reinstated due to first ss episode then second bad bad ct withdrawals.  Now after 2 months still no sleep, agitated off on, burning skin off on, muscle tension, spasms, fatigue etc would you consider that kindling and would I stop it or wean it. After taking it in the evening I feel lil agitated in my guts. I still have mild adrenaline feeling too and do not sleep without sleep meds.

I just recently trying to get off ambien. Finally slept one night on my own in 2.5 months but maybe a drug still affecting me idk. .I hv other symptoms too.  Some got better but just curious your thoughts. But now can’t sleep again on my own!!!!! 

I wished I reinstated lower and stayed not go back to original dose like psych said
 

Will I go through hell again if I taper down to get off which could be years since I’ve been on it 11 years. 
 

drs are throwing meds at me because of pots worse symptoms and I hv pure insomnia. I was giving a very of crap to try for sleep trazadone  2 50mg , remeron took 3 15mg, ambien 10mg 2 months, hydroxyzine took 30 10mg random days never refilled didn’t help sleep. Beta blockers propranolol not on now made me feel heavy. 
 

my original drugs was 50mg Zoloft 2009 and 5mg Valium when needed 2016

 

 

i reinstated 25mg for 3 weeks since Oct 24 then went to 50 until now 

 

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2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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My insomnia still here

 

With my history on my profile I really was hoping reinstating Zoloft would help get my sleep back. So far I can’t sleep for only few hours in early morning. Ever since hard wd hit Oct 23 my sleep turned off. I reinstated per dr which I see was too much but I didn’t know so stuck back on my original dose. Does it take time to get your sleep back and stabilize?  I’m hoping to then do gradual taper like should. Anyone experienced this. A lot symptoms are calming but I’m exhausted and need sleep. I don’t know if should switch ads if that is recommended or I’m having wds from all sleep meds drs gv me during this reinstatement which told me was normal. I’ve been polydrugged. Just hoping for some advice. 

 

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2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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It helps you get answers if you tag a moderator/admin. You just @Altostrata it helps her find it better.

Hang in there ❤️ we will get better. 

Drug history:
2002-2012 Seroquel, Lexapro, Concerta, Lamictal, various other psych drugs through my childhood, approximately age 7-17.

2016- Trazadone Adverse reaction lasted one night heart palps for a while thats it 
2019- present Vienva combination birth control pill (not sure on dosage)

2020- Prozac 40mg, not sure for how long
2021- September- Abilify 5mg for two month taken for 3 nights at 2.5 mg then stopped
2021- end of November 25mg Setraline for 2-3 weeks 2 days after cold-turkeying Sertaline, symptoms began

Nicotine- 5-10 cigs a day 

2/15/22- Reinstated Sertraline 1 mg

updosed to 2 mg sertraline 2/21/22

updosed to 3mg sertraline 3/7/22 quick tapered back off over a few weeks

DRUG FREE 4/17/22

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2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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What times o'clock do you take your drugs, with dosages? When did your sleep deteriorate?

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My sleep disappeared Oct 23 2.5 months after ct Zoloft second time due to ss episode. Dr said reinstate Oct 25 and gv me sleep meds. I didn’t know better so took sleep meds 2 months. Then got depressed and stopped because I wanted to sleep on my own. I take Zoloft 50mg at 3pm and Valium at random times when feel anxious.  I lay hours and get light sleep only early morning hours and feel like death. 

2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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6 minutes ago, Ginger23 said:

I take Zoloft 50mg at 3pm and Valium at random times when feel anxious.

 

How do you feel before and after taking Zoloft? Did you ever take it in the morning?

 

Have you been taking Valium every day or every other day for a while? How long have you been doing this? Your Valium use may be affecting your sleep pattern. @Frogie may consult.

 

Please keep daily notes of times o’clock you take your drugs, their dosages, and your symptoms throughout the day. We need to know how you feel before and after taking each drug, and your symptoms in between. Post 24 hours of notes at a time in this topic, in a simple list format with time o’clock on the left and notation (symptom or drug and dosage) on the right. This can show if your symptoms are adverse effects from one of your drugs.

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

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@AltostrataSince my ss episode Aug 8 I’ve used my Valium regularly. I’ve went up 10mg then went back to 5mg Unfortunately. My muscles have not been the same tense and spasms. It’s calmed down but I still feel it occasionally still 

 

Zoloft 3pm. Feel tired brain fogged

valium 5mg this morning because no sleep last night 6am. Tired and relaxed but not helps sleep like used too 

11pm I take melatonin 5mg and cbn at night to see if helps sleep but still lay for hours. This is recently.
 

 My symptoms all day are exhaustion, fatigue, insomnia, depression, right rib pain itchy,  muscle spasms occasionally, tight muscles occasionally, pots symptoms I hv had already in past, I was having adrenaline rushes in my gut but they have subsided. These occur trying to sleep. Pee a lot occasionally. I’m a mess every since my Zoloft was messed with by naturopath. Basically ct twice for 2 months each in a year span. @Frogie that’s when I used more than should of Valium to sleep and settle my muscle and anxiety down. 

2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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@Ginger23

 

You just recently cut your Valium to .5 mg?

 

I would go back up to the 10 mg and hold. You can take .5 mg morning and .5 mg night. Just 12 hours apart.

 

Your body became dependent on the 10 mg and you can't just cut it in 1/2. 

 

Let me know how you feel after you do this for a few days.

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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My prescription isn’t allowing me to do 10mg. Only get 1  5mg a day

 

@Frogie

2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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I used more than I supposed too and psych said not too. My other dr screwed me with giving me sleep meds while reinstating so I’m so lost. Trying to do minimal now I think it’s hurt my body 

 

@Frogie

2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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@Ginger23

 

Then I would take the whole 5 mg about an hour before bed, but at least 2 hours before/after any other medications.

 

How much melatonin are you taking? You shouldn't take more than about .3 mg. More is not better with it.

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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@Frogie 5mg melatonin. So half it 2.5?

 

does sleep ever get better or will I need to switch antidepressants? Or taper Zoloft?  It’s getting to me mentally and physically 

2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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@Ginger23

 

I would cut the melatonin into 1/4 and try one 1/4 and see if that helps.

 

Sleep will get better. I was there. I was lucky to sleep 1 hour or so and now about 6 months later I'm sleeping 5-6 hours. It just takes time. 

 

But you don't want to add any other medications. That's just adding fuel to the fire.

 

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PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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Ok.
So reinstating isn’t going to fix sleep fast?  Did you still suffer mild wds during reinstating?  Yes sleep scares me I think I’m dying. @Frogie

2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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@Ginger23

 

You need to put that out of your head, you're not dying. Just having sleeping problems. 

 

Try cutting the melatonin.

 

And read the links I gave you. You also want to stay off the computer, phone, tv, anything that causes blue light can affect your sleep.

 

 

 

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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@Ginger23 your Valium use may be affecting your sleep. Please move the 5mg Valium to nighttime as @Frogie suggested, take it at the same time every day. You might have to keep a consistent schedule for a while to see gradual improvement in sleep. 

 

It's important that you post 24 hours of notes at a time in this topic, in a simple list format with time o’clock on the left and notation (symptom or drug and dosage) on the right. 

 

 

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.

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I’m trying to but feel so sick and exhausted. I can’t enjoy nothing. Is it common to keep hvn wds during reinstatement?  Just need more hope. Sorry. I never experienced such like this misery. Thank you @Frogie

2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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@Ginger23

 

It is very normal to have wd symptoms.

 

I would cut back on the melatonin and take your Valium at night.

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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Thank you I will @Frogie @Altostrata  

 

 

2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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@Frogie  was you ever able to nap during wds and reinstatement?  My sleep is hardly anything. Maybe early morning I get 1-3 hours and wake sweaty and exhausted. Lay try to go back but can’t. Feel mild adrenaline in gut each time. Is Zoloft reinstatement going to get better with sleep?  I know I’m impatient but I’ve reinstated now since October. Still can’t sleep. I’m exhausted weak. I was on Zoloft 11 years and ct wds do thy keep going into reinstatement or should I of reinstated a different antidepressant?  I’m confused on the process and feel worthless. Thank you 

2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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@Ginger23

 

I went 6-8 months without more than an hour or so of sleep, so yes that is very common.

 

Your sleep will straighten out eventually, you just have to have patients.

 

Nap when you can, because I was never able to nap.

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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@Frogie  I can’t nap even though exhausted.  I’m hoping reinstating with help even it out. You have experienced this reinstatement to get your sleep back?  I’m sorry. I’m so exhausted can’t think straight and body hurts plus. I’m lucky I get 3/4 hours at most nights. If staying off Zoloft would of gotten my sleep back faster I would of but was in worse condition. It’s aweful nightmare. I really appreciate your help. 

2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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@Ginger23

 

I hope this reinstatement will help with the sleep issue.

 

Have you tried melatonin?

 

Melatonin

 

Sleep problems - that awful withdrawal insomnia

 

You are really lucky you are sleeping 3-4 hours. Many members (me included) only get an hour or so a night.

 

Please keep me posted😊

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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@Frogie if it doesn’t I will have to taper?  I still get symptoms mild adrenaline feeling and numbness in arms legs. Crying. Fatigue bad. Mentally bad. Rib pain. It’s a lot. Reinstating can tk long time to get rid of the wds?  I’m hoping so.  I really hope it’s not harming me. I’m afraid of kindling or paws I’ve heard. Not sure those things are and how to know. 

2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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@Ginger23

 

You will need to hold for a while to see if the reinstatement at this amount will work. If it doesn't you can increase it a little, but it takes about 4 days for it to be steady in your bloodstream and 7 days or so for your brain to regulate.

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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@Frogie  I unfortunately reinstated my original dose 50mg in November after half dose 3 weeks when bad wds hit oct 25.  I didn’t know was bad to reinstate at high dose because dr didn’t tell me this. I ct it Aug 8 after hvn a seratonin syndrome episode with mix of herbal tinctures, antibiotics, gabapentin, accidental megadose cbd oil and Benadryl. I feel in big pickle. Hoping I’m not damaged and Zoloft isn’t going to mk it worse. I don’t Feel my muscles has recovered since ss episode and drs are playing stupid. @Altostrata

2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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@Frogie melatonin does not help much at all. 

2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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@ginger23

 

I was talking about reinstating the Valium at 5 mg.

 

I'm sorry the melatonin doesn't work for you, sometimes it just doesn't.

 

Sleep problems - that awful withdrawal insomnia

Edited by Frogie

PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. 

 Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist.

 Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form)

---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil.

Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper.

19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020)

I am not a medical professional.

The suggestions I make are based on personal experience.

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But the Zoloft reinstatement stay put for longer?  Ok with Valium I am still tkn 5 mg a night now. Or did you say it’d mess with my sleep?  
 

please tell me how do you cope with not much sleep I’m losing my mind and body feels unwell. Thank you 

 

@Frogie  @Altostrata

2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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@Ginger23 hang in there. The stubborn get through this. Please take your drugs at the same dosages and times each day. We need to see what the effects are.

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Hi 

@Happy2Heal helped me immensely with some great insomnia tips. 

 

You just have to relax and be patient. Sleep will come back for us eventually. This is a small part of our long lives. It won’t be like this forever!

Dec 2017

Zoloft 3 nights - bad reaction end up in hospital  // Jan 2018-Jan 2019- Venlafaxine 75mg Trazadone 200mgstarted in hospital // 2019-2020 - Slow venlafaxine taper ended up at 3 beads in mid 2020 pretty flawless taper with minimal withdrawal Symptoms was on 10-20mg PRN adderall during this time  // Jan 2021-March 2021 Miscarriage, Adderall CT, Vaccine still on 3 beads // April 2021-July 2021 Start experiencing withdrawal type symptoms, depression anxiety not sure why - increased to 5-10 beads over two months // July 2021

Pregnant // August 2021

tried to wean down back to 3 beads // September 2021 Hard crash - insomnia, akathisia, panic attacks, cortisol rushes, constant adrenaline rushes, depression, no appetite, nausea on and off, muscle pain // current: October 7th Reinstated 37.5mg of Venlafaxine 200mg Trazadone // 5-10 mg of propranolol 

Clonazepam PRN last dose Oct 6th

trying to stay off

Supplements: Occasional L-theanine 

Prenatal mag citrate 400–600mg before bed

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@Altostrata 

Zoloft 50mg 2:48pm. 

5mg Valium 10:58pm

1/4 melatonin 11:30pm

children's Zyrtec 10ml 1am itchy rib 

 

I must of slept sometime between 2-6. Woke 6am in wet sweat. I get weird neuro episodes in sleep. Like I go numb then in mid sleep I’ll remember feeling burning heart panic feeling hard to explain but scary. This weird symptoms has been coming and going since October. I have spasms and jerks trying to settle to sleep. My biceps tight try to relax them when bedtime. My ribs are inflamed and itchy on right side been for awhile now ever since Zoloft was messed with. I feel numbness tingling in arms legs in day and I’m weak. Chilled a lot. Lost weight 142-123. 

I’m exhausted and depressed all day most days now. I have times I have to pee a lot. I have tried to nap but end up almost and get adrenaline come from right side gut. 
 

I'm worried more is wrong with me 

2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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Is that your usual drug schedule?

 

Have you been sleeping about 4 hours a night?

This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner.

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It is now you guys told me to take Valium at the same time bedtime if Mks me sleepy. No my drug schedule been a mess. But after seeing what you said I tk Zoloft same time each day and Valium now starting yesterday. No my sleep varies. I get 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending. I hvn bad time knowing what going on. 
 

i was on sleeping meds when reinstated because knew no better thanks to my dr. So I hv no idea if reinstating was right. How would I know especially since I had a seratonin syndrome reaction with Zoloft and other meds and cbd megadose. I stopped sleep meds now been few weeks. Thy were giving me everything even wanted me to drop Zoloft and take remeron. 

2009 Zoloft 50mg

2011. Ct Zoloft 50mg 11 months when pregnant no issues resumed after breast feeding 

2016 Valium 5mg ever so 1 every 2 weeks  

2021  Jan-Feb fast taper 1 week Zoloft for 2 months ct basically thanks naturopath 

2021  gabapentin for rib pain only took few 

2021  March reinstated 50mg Zoloft 

2021. August 8 had ss episode was taking a lot of over the counter supplements to sleep and overdose of cbd stimulated it 

stopped Zoloft 50mg ct again Valium 5 mg most days because of muscle spasms 

Oct 23 2021  bad withdrawals plus severe insomnia reinstated 25mg Zoloft Oct 25 3 weeks then upped to 50mg currently 

For insomnia2021 starting ambien 10mg Valium 10mg also Oct 27- Jan 8 2022Tried tapering off with hydroxyzine 50-90mg randomly through Feb 8, dayvigo 10mg random days Dec, tried trazadone 50mg 2 times dec23,24,remeron 3 15mg jan31didn’t like feeling tried unisom 50mg Jan 15-21(I’m polydrugged!!)Jan 10-22 0.147mg tried tapering Zoloft 5%  Jan 22 Stopped taper because can’t sleep not feeling stabilized back at 50mg Zoloft 1:30pm2-23 5mg Valium at bedtime 10:00pm2-15 children Zyrtec at bedtime for itchy rib  or hydroxyzine 50-75mg, or cbn sandlandsleep 11pm, and  8pm. 1/4 melatonin 

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13 minutes ago, Ginger23 said:

No my sleep varies. I get 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending. I hvn bad time knowing what going on. 

 

If you stick to a consistent drug schedule, we expect to see your sleep settling down into more consistent pattern. Be sure to take your drugs at the same times each day, not an hour or two different.

 

Since getting 4 hours of sleep is at the upper end, this is a good sign about your new schedule. Please let us know how you're doing.

This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner.

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