ranchy: My Story & Seroquel Taper Hell

[ranchy]

Hi all, 

 

I have felt very validated for the first time in years stumbling upon this site! 

At 12, I was put onto seroquel 300mg. I was experiencing significant life stressors at the time and having behavioral issues in school. From 12-18, I was placed on easily 20 different medications. Seroquel, I was never able to get off of.
 

Today, I’m 23. I binge eat on seroquel. I feel sedated and lethargic on seroquel. I have felt like a zombie for the past 12 years of my life. I don’t know what to do, as I have lied awake for up to 3 days when I have had less than 100mg. 
 

Due to my irritability and lack of sleep while withdrawing- My therapist and psychiatrist proceed to think that I am either manic or depressed, and the solution must more seroquel. 
 

It is such a viscous cycle. I have felt so small, as those with MDs and PHDs have made what I have had to say out to be illness. 

[Frogie]

@ranchy

 

Welcome to SA.

 

Before we get started, could you please create a signature. Just do the best you can with what you remember the last 18-24 months. That would be great.

 

Instructions:  Withdrawal History Signature

 

One of the most commonly reported side effects of Seroquel is weight gain and being tired. That is why dr.'s prescribe it for a sleep aid. Were you prescribed Seroquel for depression?

 

How have you tried in the past to taper off of it? It can be tapered off of. Here we don't suggest more than 10% a month here.

 

tips-for-tapering-off-seroquel-quetiapine

 

I'm going to provide you with some other links that might be helpful to you.

 

Before you begin tapering what you need to know

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

Keep it Simple, Slow and Stable

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

We don't suggest a lot of supplements on here except 2. They seem to calming to some people nervous system. If you would like to try one, try a small amount and wait a few days before introducing the other.

 

Magnesium

Omega-3 Fish Oil

 

Please reach out to us with any questions you may have. I'm glad you found us.