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My brain feels so gone. 🥺

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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Was like this all day yesterday and today. Like it's confusion or something

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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Will 3 mg be too much? It'd be easier to do consistently I just took 2 mg today 

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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I finally fell asleep around midnight went back to sleep woke up at 2:30am back asleep woke up at 4:40 am racing heart and anxiety. Awake at 5:50 and up for the day 

 

6:00 am anxiety, shaky, weird vision bad brain damage feeling is bad light sensitivity crying going to eat breakfast Cheerios and oat milk 

6:30am birth control 

 

7:30am anxiety, weird vision, brain damaged feeling crying. Light sensitivity

 

9:00 am same as above. Brain feels so gone 🥺

 

10:00am going to eat lunch chicken breast sandwich same as above without so much anxiety cold. 

 

10:30 same as above some vertigo 

 

11:00 am 2mg sertraline. Brain gone feeling is scary but a bit better not much. Weird vision, light sensitivity

 

12:00pm same as above and crying. Brain feeling like it's completely gone is back. I somehow have to drive to the store and bank 

 

1:00 weird feeling groin area, same as above. Anxiety. 

 

2:00pm restless legs. Ate something 

 

3:00pm back to feeling the badly brain gone damaged feeling. Legs hurt 

 

4:00pm still brain feeling plus headache. 

 

4:30pm brain feeling and anxiety.

 

5:00pm at dinner same as above 

 

6:00pm same as above and headache 

 

7:00pm mostly just the brain feeling right now collar bone pressure

 

8:00pm same as above. Gonna lay down soon hopefully sleep tonight 

 

8:20pm gonna lay down and attempt to sleep. Same as above still. 

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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Fell asleep around 8:30pm . Woke up at 11:00, 2:30, 4:30 up at 5:30. 

 

5:30am weird vision brain gone feeling, shaky, fast heart beat mornings are always hard. 

 

5:50am eat breakfast Cheerios and oat milk

6:10 take birth control 

 

6:30am same as above. Mild Anxiety

 

7:00am sleepy and some brain gone feeling 

 

7:30am feel kind of weak and shaky some brain feeling. 

 

8:30am brain feeling and anxiety 

 

9:00am mostly brain feeling 

 

10:00am snack and probiotic smoothie same as above 

 

11:00am same as above 2mg sertraline

 

Moved a heavy box so got shaky with fast heart rate 

 

12:00 anxiety, wanting to cry brain feeling. Eating lunch 

 

1:00pm brain anxiety, and other brain feeling. Felt like someone burned my leg. 

 

2:00pm brain feeling, don't feel well. 

 

3:00pm brain feeling, anxiety. 

 

4:00pm drank another smoothie ordering pizza because I can't do anything but lay here at the moment brain feeling, anxiety 

 

5:00pm brain feeling , ate dinner some brain anxiety 

 

6:00pm brain feeling, anxiety 

 

7:00pm walked upstairs so heart racing, brain feeling. .

 

8:00 brain feeling, tired, ready to lay down. Praying I can sleep.  

 

8:30pm laying down. Gonna try to sleep. 

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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What is the "brain feeling"?

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@Altostrata brain damage feeling like brain is gone etc hard to explain. 

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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TWent to sleep finally around maybe 9pm woke up at 11am, 1am, 2am, 3am, 4 heart racing, 5am, fell back asleep each time up at 5:30am

 

5:30am shaky, weird vision, brain gone feeling, collar bone pressure 

 

6:00 am Cheerios and oat milk same as above

6:10 birth control 

 

7:00am still the same. Crying 

 

8:00am sleepy, feel weird, brain is gone and weird thinking about suicide because I can't take anymore. 

 

8:30am anxiety and brain gone feeling. 

 

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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i didn't mean to post that yet 

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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I'm  not doing well today my symptoms are basically the same every day except i feel like i have the flu today i will continue  notes tomorrow 

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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Is the brain feeling what is called foggy brain? Cannot concentrate or hold a thought?

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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@Altostrata Yes but it also feels like I'm gone. Idk how else to explain also feels weird sometimes. 

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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This is an extremely common withdrawal symptom. It will pass. Please try not to get upset about it.

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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@AltostrataI'm trying not to. I just don't feel any better yet. Nothing has gone away. I'm trying to ride the waves. 

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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Brain fog may take quite a while to dissipate.

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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@Altostrata yeah. Either I'm getting sick or the only symptom I have right now for the last hour is feeling like I've got the flu and brain fog 

 

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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No fever. Just feel like I got hit by a bus 

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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@Altostrataalso, when I'm feeling better hopefully I'm not actually sick. In a week or so do you think going to 3 mg is okay or no? 

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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Brain feels more and more gone. Like I'm just getting further and further away from myself I'd assume I had the flu like symptom yesterday. Because I don't feel that way today I have less and less feeling like human moments. I hope I have not fried my brain. 

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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I do feel like I'm slowly getting worse no windows for days now. 

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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You may have to cope with foggy brain for a while. What other symptoms have gotten worse? How has your sleep pattern changed?

 

You may have noticed I ask this repeatedly: How do you feel before and after each dose? If you want to report symptoms, it would be helpful if you described this at the same time.

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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Went to sleep around 8:30 pm, woke up at 11,2, 4 up at 5 am. 

 

5:00am brain gone feeling, weird vision, shaky

Heart racing. 

7:00am brain fog, weird vision, sleepy

Every time I doze off I get the doom anxiety in my stomach and get shaky . .

 

8:30 same as above anxiety. Crying. 

 

10:00 am still the same. 

10:30 anxiety calmed down ate something feel tired again brain fog, weird vision, cold 

 

11:00am same as 10:30. 2 mg sertraline. 

Still same only further gone from my mind weak and unwell. 

 

12:00pm brain fog so bad I'm scared and gone can't focus. Weird vision. 

 

12:30 brain dead feeling eased some. Now anxiety. Cold 

 

1:00pm collar bone pressure, brain dead, chills and cold 

 

2:00pm brain fog some anxiety some nausea kind of restless because of the lack of relief Sick of being miserable. 

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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@AltostrataiTS the same before and after taking it everyday now. I feel so much worse since reinstating. My sleep pattern is the same. The brain fog and I think brain zaps is what I'm calling brain anxiety has gotten worse. 

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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I don't see any report of brain zaps in your daily notes. What do you mean by brain anxiety? What does that feel like? How is it different from your normal worrying?

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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@Altostrata I just say brain anxiety it feels like tingling and tickly hard to explain. I'm sorry I'm worrying so much I have not felt good for a few days now. I feel awful. And so close to just wanting to die rather than putting myself through this. (I won't do anything) I'm just miserable the last few days. 

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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There are good reasons people are advised not to cold turkey antidepressants. 

 

You would do better to stop worrying about your symptoms and accept it that you had an accident and it will take you months to recover. You are increasing your withdrawal effects with your worrying and making it hard to tell where you are in recovery.

 

If 2mg sertraline has had no effect or changed your sleep pattern, you might increase it to 2.5mg-3mg, as you feel comfortable doing. Please post daily notes.

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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@Altostrata so do you think this is just a bad bad wave then? I haven't had one last so long and no relief. I will try to stop worrying. The last few days I have been bed ridden. I know cold turkey is bad but I did not know at first. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. 

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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I will give this some time and go up a mg. Thank you. 

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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Do you also have a flu or something?

 

You may need to get used to foggy brain and derealization, which is a feeling that you're far away from everything around you. This will very slowly go away. There is no point in worrying about it constantly.

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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@Altostrata I don't believe I do. I think it was just a symptom. Which was also new and was off and on yesterday. 

I'll stop worrying. I was just asking you if you think this is just a bad bad wave completely awful?? Possibly worst I've ever had

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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Since you think you might have the flu or something, I can't tell.

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

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@Altostrata that was just a symptom I believe. I haven't felt like that since yesterday off and on.  

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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To be honest, I can't tell if you've been in a wave because you seem in high alarm every day. I know you feel terrible and your symptoms go up and down, but that's characteristic of withdrawal syndrome. You haven't learned to surf the waves yet.

 

Please continue to post your daily notes. Thanks.

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@Altostrata okay I will. You're so strong for getting through this it's torture.   I'm doing my best to learn to ride the waves. I'm just sick of being miserable but I know there's nothing I can do but wait. I Know you know it's so hard to not be in high alarm when you feel so awful and scared. I am working on that. Doing my best to just hang on. 

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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4:45 weird vision, chest pressure, gassy eating grilled chicken salad with tomato, egg, cheese, ranch 

 

5:45pm had maybe 30 mins of relief if that. Weird vision, brain fog, anxiety Now since I walked up the stairs heart pounding 

 

6:00pm just weird vision, head only feels a bit weird/off, gassy stomach pain 

 

6:30pm same as above plus headache 

 

7:00pm same as above 

 

8:00 same as above some anxiety crying. Want to lay down soon. 

 

8:15 laying down hope I sleep better. Just weird vision. Brain fog 

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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