StarShopping87 Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 36 minutes ago, Altostrata said: Have you tried any of the sleep techniques described at these links? I have unfortunately nothing is helping Immediate adverse reaction lexapro 5mg 3x 1/27/22, 1/28/22, 1/30/22 Buspirone 7mg 1x 1/27/22 last dose 1/30/2022 Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted March 27, 2022 Administrator Share Posted March 27, 2022 You tried those techniques over a total of one day? 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. Link to comment
StarShopping87 Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Altostrata said: You tried those techniques over a total of one day? I have unfortunately. I did order some magnesium chips for the bath off Amazon and should be here tomorrow. I’ve tried everything. I’m developing anxiety around going to bed now because I can’t sleep. My brain literally will not turn off. It’s activated 24/7 and it’s freaking me out Immediate adverse reaction lexapro 5mg 3x 1/27/22, 1/28/22, 1/30/22 Buspirone 7mg 1x 1/27/22 last dose 1/30/2022 Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted March 27, 2022 Administrator Share Posted March 27, 2022 You're going to have to be more patient and persistent in your self-care. We do not expect instant results in one day. As explained earlier, it can take months for natural recovery, with lots of ups and downs. You will need to learn to surf the waves. Nobody but you can do this. We don't have any instant answers. On 3/22/2022 at 10:14 AM, StarShopping87 said: The past 3 days have been ok with some anxiety ( I have gad, health anxiety) As explained earlier, typically recovery is in waves and windows, windows being "okay" periods followed by frustrating waves. You have already seen signs of a window, most likely you'll continue to get them if you don't do anything to rile up your nervous system more (drinking alcohol, taking antibiotics or other drugs, etc.). To get through this, you will need to learn to manage your health anxiety. Read Health anxiety, hypochondria, and obsession with symptoms Non-drug techniques to cope with emotional symptoms Easing your way into meditation for a stressed-out nervous system Music for self-care: calms hyperalertness, anxiety, aids relaxation and sleep Ways to cope with daily anxiety Dealing With Emotional Spirals All of these techniques depend on your being willing to apply them. As explained earlier, since you had a severe adverse reaction to a drug, we wouldn't suggest trying another. We have no instant remedies. If you want a promise of an instant fix, please talk to a doctor. 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. Link to comment
Mentor Heath Posted March 27, 2022 Mentor Share Posted March 27, 2022 On 3/26/2022 at 1:48 PM, StarShopping87 said: went from over 40 symptoms to less than 20. I definitely feel improvement, This is awesome 🤩. The insomnia will pass. Continue the techniques that we have suggested every day. 20 symptoms have gone away so will insomnia. So you know for a fact the insomnia will pass and the self help techniques will help. Just knowing this will ease some anxiety. Just hang on it will pass. 2000-2013 Paxil - 1 year fast taper 2013-2018 merry go round zoloft, cymbalta, lamictal, Prozac. Nov. 2018 lexapro 15 mgs, Dec. 2019 to Mar. 2020 taper to 10mg. Jul 2020 to October 2020 taper to 8.5 ml. Oct 2020 reinstated to 9 ml. Apr 2021 to Jul taper to 7ml. Oct 2021 to Jan 2022 taper to 5.9ml, Mar 5 2022 5.8 ml, Mar 12 5.7ml, Mar 20 5.6ml, Mar 27 5.5ml, April 23 5.4ml, April 30 5.3ml, May 7 5.2ml, Jul 9 2022 5.4ml, Klonopin prn, Allegra 180 for 3 seasons, aspirin 81 mg, plavix , nitroglycerin 0.4 mg prn, 2k mg turmeric Qunol, 4- Trader Joe’s omega 3 -2400 mg, Pepcid 20mg, Prilosec 40 mg, Tylenol arthritis 4 tablets daily, 350mg calm magnesium citrate, melatonin 2.5- 5mg as needed to sleep. Saline spray as needed. Link to comment
StarShopping87 Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Heath said: This is awesome 🤩. The insomnia will pass. Continue the techniques that we have suggested every day. 20 symptoms have gone away so will insomnia. So you know for a fact the insomnia will pass and the self help techniques will help. Just knowing this will ease some anxiety. Just hang on it will pass. Thank you!! Immediate adverse reaction lexapro 5mg 3x 1/27/22, 1/28/22, 1/30/22 Buspirone 7mg 1x 1/27/22 last dose 1/30/2022 Link to comment
StarShopping87 Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 24 minutes ago, Altostrata said: You're going to have to be more patient and persistent in your self-care. We do not expect instant results in one day. As explained earlier, it can take months for natural recovery, with lots of ups and downs. You will need to learn to surf the waves. Nobody but you can do this. We don't have any instant answers. As explained earlier, typically recovery is in waves and windows, windows being "okay" periods followed by frustrating waves. You have already seen signs of a window, most likely you'll continue to get them if you don't do anything to rile up your nervous system more (drinking alcohol, taking antibiotics or other drugs, etc.). To get through this, you will need to learn to manage your health anxiety. Read Health anxiety, hypochondria, and obsession with symptoms Non-drug techniques to cope with emotional symptoms Easing your way into meditation for a stressed-out nervous system Music for self-care: calms hyperalertness, anxiety, aids relaxation and sleep Ways to cope with daily anxiety Dealing With Emotional Spirals All of these techniques depend on your being willing to apply them. As explained earlier, since you had a severe adverse reaction to a drug, we wouldn't suggest trying another. We have no instant remedies. If you want a promise of an instant fix, please talk to a doctor. I’m starting cbt for health anxiety and acceptance in 2 weeks 🙌🏻 I hope it helps 2 Immediate adverse reaction lexapro 5mg 3x 1/27/22, 1/28/22, 1/30/22 Buspirone 7mg 1x 1/27/22 last dose 1/30/2022 Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus getofflex Posted March 28, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 28, 2022 As others here have stated, keep working on the natural things to help with insomnia each night. It takes time to learn new habits. Eventually, your brain will work this out. It's important to try to reduce your anxiety around insomnia, as this will tend to cause a downward spiral that makes it worse. Anxiety revs up your nervous system, which makes it even more difficult to sleep. As difficult as it may be, radical acceptance would help you. Accept that right now you cannot sleep. Acceptance doesn't mean you approve of it or like it, it just means you accept that this is the reality at this time. That will help lessen the anxiety. Read this article about acceptance: Radical Acceptance Another concept is to trust that your brain and body will heal in its time, and that we cannot force them to heal on our timetable. This post explains it eloquently: Let Go of Control Here is a post by one of our moderators with more sleep tips: Gridley's Sleep Tips Please do not private message me. Only tag me for urgent questions about tapering and reinstating - thank you. ***Please note this is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a doctor who understands psych meds and how to withdraw from them, if you can find one. Lexapro Started Apr 15 2010 - 10 mg; started taper August 2017, recent taper info: Apr 2 '20 0.18 mg; Jul 16 0.17 mg, Aug 23 0.16 mg, Oct 7 0.15 mg, Nov 8 - 0.14, Jan 16 '21 - 0.13, Feb 7 - 0.12, Feb 22 - 0.11, Mar 26 - 0.10, May 21 - 0.09, June 15 - 0.08 Aug 16 - 0.07, Oct 6 - 0.06, Nov 21 0.05, Dec. 17 0.04, Jan 14 '22 0.03, Feb 19 0.02, Apr 18 0.01, May 15 0.005, Jul 8, 0.00. Psych Drug Free as of July 8, 2022!! Woohoo!!! other meds: Levothyroxine 75 mg magnesium in small amounts at 4 AM, before bed suppl AM: fish oil, flax oil, vit C, vit E, multivitamin, zinc suppl 8 PM: magnesium 350 mg, extended release vitamin C, melatonin 2 mg Paxil 2002 - 2010, switched to Lexapro 2010 Trazodone 50 mg. 2002 - 2019, fast tapered in 2019 Xanax 0.5 mg as needed 2002 - 2019, up to 3x weekly Link to comment
StarShopping87 Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 On 3/24/2022 at 1:53 AM, Marta said: @StarShopping87i am 4 days no sleep. So afraid to lose it. I feel you Wanted to check in and see how you’re doing? I hope better Immediate adverse reaction lexapro 5mg 3x 1/27/22, 1/28/22, 1/30/22 Buspirone 7mg 1x 1/27/22 last dose 1/30/2022 Link to comment
StarShopping87 Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 Are there any forums/info/advice for headache relief? The pressure is insane Immediate adverse reaction lexapro 5mg 3x 1/27/22, 1/28/22, 1/30/22 Buspirone 7mg 1x 1/27/22 last dose 1/30/2022 Link to comment
Mentor Heath Posted March 30, 2022 Mentor Share Posted March 30, 2022 I’ve read others that have headaches also, it is common. The best way to search this website is type in search engine headache then surviving antidepressants. This may help 2000-2013 Paxil - 1 year fast taper 2013-2018 merry go round zoloft, cymbalta, lamictal, Prozac. Nov. 2018 lexapro 15 mgs, Dec. 2019 to Mar. 2020 taper to 10mg. Jul 2020 to October 2020 taper to 8.5 ml. Oct 2020 reinstated to 9 ml. Apr 2021 to Jul taper to 7ml. Oct 2021 to Jan 2022 taper to 5.9ml, Mar 5 2022 5.8 ml, Mar 12 5.7ml, Mar 20 5.6ml, Mar 27 5.5ml, April 23 5.4ml, April 30 5.3ml, May 7 5.2ml, Jul 9 2022 5.4ml, Klonopin prn, Allegra 180 for 3 seasons, aspirin 81 mg, plavix , nitroglycerin 0.4 mg prn, 2k mg turmeric Qunol, 4- Trader Joe’s omega 3 -2400 mg, Pepcid 20mg, Prilosec 40 mg, Tylenol arthritis 4 tablets daily, 350mg calm magnesium citrate, melatonin 2.5- 5mg as needed to sleep. Saline spray as needed. Link to comment
StarShopping87 Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 12 minutes ago, Heath said: I’ve read others that have headaches also, it is common. The best way to search this website is type in search engine headache then surviving antidepressants. This may help Thank you! I didn’t even think about that! I ordered a weighted blanket and eye mask today so hopefully that will help along with the sleeping. I actually had a dream last night, may have even slept for a Hour or two. Insomnia is still going strong. I have found guided meditations at night are somewhat helpful but my hearing is soo sensitive it almost hurts to listen. Immediate adverse reaction lexapro 5mg 3x 1/27/22, 1/28/22, 1/30/22 Buspirone 7mg 1x 1/27/22 last dose 1/30/2022 Link to comment
Mentor Greatful Posted March 30, 2022 Mentor Share Posted March 30, 2022 @StarShopping87 Welcome to SA....Lexapro is a mighty fine drug wouldn't you say🤢......I am struggling with it too..........I can see you are in a scramble trying to make sense of what is happening to you.....I know that you are doing what you can to stop the spiral of panic....... As you will hear over and over, time, time, time, let your body heal...........Unfortunately we have to get past our morphed and panic filled thoughts.........There are so many coping skills that help. But I think the biggest one is to be kind to yourself. Learn what you can on how to over come this---- I lost a lot of weight too and I can relate to the nausea and the ----sadly I had a few extra pounds to cushion the blow----But I think I could find a better way to lose weight lol---- I am glad to see you are reading Baylissa's book........I have hers- Recovery and Renewal......As you can read she is very adamant we are healing every second of everyday.......Do you visit her website........ Rest assured you are not alone.....We are here for you in anyway we can help😊 https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/24894-greatful-is-this-withdrawal-or-to-many-med-changes-at-once/ 1995? Prozac, tried several Paxil, Serzone, St John's Wart back to Prozac and Trazodone ct:d Traz Lexapro. Tried to stop Crash in 2015 Kindled Hospitalized, Vybrid, Seroquel, Effexor, Abilify Pristiq, Wellbutrin-- 2016 ended back on Prozac and Lamictal 200mg 5/2020 thru 12/2020 taper from 20mg Prozac down to 3mg. Crashed 12/13/2020 Zoloft 50mg 1/29ct 1/29/2021 Seroquel 50mg ct 2/12/2021 Wellbutrin 75mg. Became hypo manic 2/1 6ct Trazodone 50mg 4/25 25mg 2/5/ 2021 Lamictal 150mg. 2/24 100mg 4/9 75mg 4/21 37.5 2/16/2021 Seroquel 50xr 3/3 100mg 3/17 150mg side effects ct 4/3 2021 Lexapro 5mg 4/14 7.5mg 4/30 10mg 5/10 7.5mg 2021/ 5/16 5mg Lexapro 37.5 Lamictal 25mg trazadone, xanax .0625mg 3x a day Lexapro Taper> Sept/01/2021 4.90mg> Sept/25 4.75mg> Oct/19 4.69mg > Nov/14 4.2mg Jan/30/2022-- Split dosing 2x a day All liquid 4.2mg (2.20mg at 8am & 2mg at 4pm) 2/17 4mg> 2/24 3.8mg slow taper to Aug/12/2022 2.04mg 2023> 2mg, 1.90mg, 1.80mg, 1.70mg, 1.5mg, 1.4mg, 1.3mg 1.2mg, 1.1mg, 1mg, 0.9mg, 0.8mg, 0.7mg 0.65mg, 0.6mg, 0.55mg, 0.5mg, 0.45mg, 0.4mg, 0.35mg, 0.3mg, 0.25,mg, back to once a day dosing 0 .1mg, 0.07mg , 0.05mg 4/1/2024 0 Lamictal taper 4/17/ 2022 25mg, 9/9/ 22 -20mg, 9/25/22- 15mg , 10/20/22- 0 Trazodone..2023.>down to 14mg, 7mg, 6mg July 2023 0 Xanax 0.0625 3 x a day, 2023> 0.042 3x a day Supplements Magnesium glycinate, Omega 3, D3, vitamin c , zinc, NAC Link to comment
Mentor Heath Posted March 30, 2022 Mentor Share Posted March 30, 2022 @StarShopping87 I’m glad you are finding some things that help. It takes a little time to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Everyone is different. when my ears are sensitive I turn volume way down or if one ear is sensitive I just use the other. Just keep working at it and it will get better and better! Come to think of it if I could talk my wife or kids to read me a story to go to sleep 🤔😁. Hey you know what else will put you to sleep is an online training video like for work 👍 weird dreams are very common with these drugs. 2000-2013 Paxil - 1 year fast taper 2013-2018 merry go round zoloft, cymbalta, lamictal, Prozac. Nov. 2018 lexapro 15 mgs, Dec. 2019 to Mar. 2020 taper to 10mg. Jul 2020 to October 2020 taper to 8.5 ml. Oct 2020 reinstated to 9 ml. Apr 2021 to Jul taper to 7ml. Oct 2021 to Jan 2022 taper to 5.9ml, Mar 5 2022 5.8 ml, Mar 12 5.7ml, Mar 20 5.6ml, Mar 27 5.5ml, April 23 5.4ml, April 30 5.3ml, May 7 5.2ml, Jul 9 2022 5.4ml, Klonopin prn, Allegra 180 for 3 seasons, aspirin 81 mg, plavix , nitroglycerin 0.4 mg prn, 2k mg turmeric Qunol, 4- Trader Joe’s omega 3 -2400 mg, Pepcid 20mg, Prilosec 40 mg, Tylenol arthritis 4 tablets daily, 350mg calm magnesium citrate, melatonin 2.5- 5mg as needed to sleep. Saline spray as needed. Link to comment
StarShopping87 Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 Curious to know how many cases of immediate ADR you’ve seen come and go? I get a lot of people don’t come back because it’s a very traumatic experience, but I can’t hardly find anything on here. I’ve gotten in contact with people who are in my shoes, but estimated guess? I’ve seen some people haven’t logged on in a year or so, but there aren’t many posts. Do people delete their profiles and the posts? Immediate adverse reaction lexapro 5mg 3x 1/27/22, 1/28/22, 1/30/22 Buspirone 7mg 1x 1/27/22 last dose 1/30/2022 Link to comment
Mentor Heath Posted March 31, 2022 Mentor Share Posted March 31, 2022 @StarShopping87 I have seen a couple just browsing through. But I haven’t been looking either. This website is so huge. One of the long time mods could probably answer that question. I believe I actually had an adverse reaction myself 22 years ago. I had all you had but no vision or bp symptoms. I thought I was going crazy. The anxiety I had when I went to see him became about 3 times worse after I took the drug he gave me. He gave me a 20 mg Paxil and it sent me through the roof. Just keep taking it he says. I cut it to 10 mg on my own and it leveled out. There are many folks like us that you just can’t throw a high dose at us. I believe if dr would have started me at a low dose of 2 mg that might not have happened. But they just don’t know. They only know what drug companies tell them. 2000-2013 Paxil - 1 year fast taper 2013-2018 merry go round zoloft, cymbalta, lamictal, Prozac. Nov. 2018 lexapro 15 mgs, Dec. 2019 to Mar. 2020 taper to 10mg. Jul 2020 to October 2020 taper to 8.5 ml. Oct 2020 reinstated to 9 ml. Apr 2021 to Jul taper to 7ml. Oct 2021 to Jan 2022 taper to 5.9ml, Mar 5 2022 5.8 ml, Mar 12 5.7ml, Mar 20 5.6ml, Mar 27 5.5ml, April 23 5.4ml, April 30 5.3ml, May 7 5.2ml, Jul 9 2022 5.4ml, Klonopin prn, Allegra 180 for 3 seasons, aspirin 81 mg, plavix , nitroglycerin 0.4 mg prn, 2k mg turmeric Qunol, 4- Trader Joe’s omega 3 -2400 mg, Pepcid 20mg, Prilosec 40 mg, Tylenol arthritis 4 tablets daily, 350mg calm magnesium citrate, melatonin 2.5- 5mg as needed to sleep. Saline spray as needed. Link to comment
StarShopping87 Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 59 minutes ago, Heath said: @StarShopping87 I have seen a couple just browsing through. But I haven’t been looking either. This website is so huge. One of the long time mods could probably answer that question. I believe I actually had an adverse reaction myself 22 years ago. I had all you had but no vision or bp symptoms. I thought I was going crazy. The anxiety I had when I went to see him became about 3 times worse after I took the drug he gave me. He gave me a 20 mg Paxil and it sent me through the roof. Just keep taking it he says. I cut it to 10 mg on my own and it leveled out. There are many folks like us that you just can’t throw a high dose at us. I believe if dr would have started me at a low dose of 2 mg that might not have happened. But they just don’t know. They only know what drug companies tell them. How can I tag them? Immediate adverse reaction lexapro 5mg 3x 1/27/22, 1/28/22, 1/30/22 Buspirone 7mg 1x 1/27/22 last dose 1/30/2022 Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus getofflex Posted March 31, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 31, 2022 2 hours ago, StarShopping87 said: Curious to know how many cases of immediate ADR you’ve seen come and go? I've posted a couple of success stories in one of my posts on page 1 of your thread. Did you read those? Here is one who is recovering from a very similar situation to yours: Keogh08 Adverse Reaction to Citalopram Phoenixmama is recovering from a severe adverse reaction to citalopram, and she is recovering nicely - here is a recent post from her thread: Phoenixmama Recovering from Adverse Reaction to Celexa Please do not private message me. Only tag me for urgent questions about tapering and reinstating - thank you. ***Please note this is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a doctor who understands psych meds and how to withdraw from them, if you can find one. Lexapro Started Apr 15 2010 - 10 mg; started taper August 2017, recent taper info: Apr 2 '20 0.18 mg; Jul 16 0.17 mg, Aug 23 0.16 mg, Oct 7 0.15 mg, Nov 8 - 0.14, Jan 16 '21 - 0.13, Feb 7 - 0.12, Feb 22 - 0.11, Mar 26 - 0.10, May 21 - 0.09, June 15 - 0.08 Aug 16 - 0.07, Oct 6 - 0.06, Nov 21 0.05, Dec. 17 0.04, Jan 14 '22 0.03, Feb 19 0.02, Apr 18 0.01, May 15 0.005, Jul 8, 0.00. Psych Drug Free as of July 8, 2022!! Woohoo!!! other meds: Levothyroxine 75 mg magnesium in small amounts at 4 AM, before bed suppl AM: fish oil, flax oil, vit C, vit E, multivitamin, zinc suppl 8 PM: magnesium 350 mg, extended release vitamin C, melatonin 2 mg Paxil 2002 - 2010, switched to Lexapro 2010 Trazodone 50 mg. 2002 - 2019, fast tapered in 2019 Xanax 0.5 mg as needed 2002 - 2019, up to 3x weekly Link to comment
StarShopping87 Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 52 minutes ago, getofflex said: I've posted a couple of success stories in one of my posts on page 1 of your thread. Did you read those? Here is one who is recovering from a very similar situation to yours: Keogh08 Adverse Reaction to Citalopram Phoenixmama is recovering from a severe adverse reaction to citalopram, and she is recovering nicely - here is a recent post from her thread: Phoenixmama Recovering from Adverse Reaction to Celexa Yes! Thanks for posting these as well. I haven’t been able to find much on here.. but In general, I was just curious how many people (estimated) the mods/admins have known to have this story personally. It just seems so rare. Like for you yourself, how many people do you think you have come by to have a immediate adr? Immediate adverse reaction lexapro 5mg 3x 1/27/22, 1/28/22, 1/30/22 Buspirone 7mg 1x 1/27/22 last dose 1/30/2022 Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus getofflex Posted March 31, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 31, 2022 It’s hard to say because a lot of the people who come in here have been on multiple drugs and we’re not always sure what caused the symptoms - drug combinations, starting and stopping drugs, adverse reactions. I can’t give you a number. Most adverse reactions that I’ve dealt with happened over the course of several weeks or even months. The good news is that you do heal from this as well. It takes a long time but less long then if you’ve been on the drugs for years. Please do not private message me. Only tag me for urgent questions about tapering and reinstating - thank you. ***Please note this is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a doctor who understands psych meds and how to withdraw from them, if you can find one. Lexapro Started Apr 15 2010 - 10 mg; started taper August 2017, recent taper info: Apr 2 '20 0.18 mg; Jul 16 0.17 mg, Aug 23 0.16 mg, Oct 7 0.15 mg, Nov 8 - 0.14, Jan 16 '21 - 0.13, Feb 7 - 0.12, Feb 22 - 0.11, Mar 26 - 0.10, May 21 - 0.09, June 15 - 0.08 Aug 16 - 0.07, Oct 6 - 0.06, Nov 21 0.05, Dec. 17 0.04, Jan 14 '22 0.03, Feb 19 0.02, Apr 18 0.01, May 15 0.005, Jul 8, 0.00. Psych Drug Free as of July 8, 2022!! Woohoo!!! other meds: Levothyroxine 75 mg magnesium in small amounts at 4 AM, before bed suppl AM: fish oil, flax oil, vit C, vit E, multivitamin, zinc suppl 8 PM: magnesium 350 mg, extended release vitamin C, melatonin 2 mg Paxil 2002 - 2010, switched to Lexapro 2010 Trazodone 50 mg. 2002 - 2019, fast tapered in 2019 Xanax 0.5 mg as needed 2002 - 2019, up to 3x weekly Link to comment
Mentor Heath Posted March 31, 2022 Mentor Share Posted March 31, 2022 3 hours ago, StarShopping87 said: 3 hours ago, StarShopping87 said: How can I tag them? No way that I know of. 2000-2013 Paxil - 1 year fast taper 2013-2018 merry go round zoloft, cymbalta, lamictal, Prozac. Nov. 2018 lexapro 15 mgs, Dec. 2019 to Mar. 2020 taper to 10mg. Jul 2020 to October 2020 taper to 8.5 ml. Oct 2020 reinstated to 9 ml. Apr 2021 to Jul taper to 7ml. Oct 2021 to Jan 2022 taper to 5.9ml, Mar 5 2022 5.8 ml, Mar 12 5.7ml, Mar 20 5.6ml, Mar 27 5.5ml, April 23 5.4ml, April 30 5.3ml, May 7 5.2ml, Jul 9 2022 5.4ml, Klonopin prn, Allegra 180 for 3 seasons, aspirin 81 mg, plavix , nitroglycerin 0.4 mg prn, 2k mg turmeric Qunol, 4- Trader Joe’s omega 3 -2400 mg, Pepcid 20mg, Prilosec 40 mg, Tylenol arthritis 4 tablets daily, 350mg calm magnesium citrate, melatonin 2.5- 5mg as needed to sleep. Saline spray as needed. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted April 1, 2022 Administrator Share Posted April 1, 2022 Cases of "immediate ADR" are tagged with "immediate ADR". 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. Link to comment
StarShopping87 Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 My sleep seems to be improving just a tiny bit.. baby steps. However last night I woke up I’m in the middle of a dream and was completely delusional, the room was spinning, my heart was pounding and I was terrified. It took me a minute to calm down as I put on a guided meditation and did some breathing exercises. Eventually I went back to sleep (not for long) I woke up this morning and I just feel weird. Kinda dizzy, I’m nervous and kinda feel scared? I have knots in my stomach and I don’t feel like doing anything. I just want to stay under the covers. I remember doing this a few times earlier in the beginning but dang it’s horrifying waking up like that. Yesterday I had a brief very small window (with symptoms) but it’s the best I’ve felt in the past week. I think maybe it’s because I’ve actually slept a little. Idk. Yesterday morning was hell. I couldn’t keep myself busy enough to take my mind off things and I was very wrestless. By the afternoon I was feeling a little better. I have a really hard time in the mornings and later afternoon because I feel the days just drag and I can’t keep myself busy, I ordered some stuff off Amazon to do like 3d art puzzles and I think I’m going to start spring cleaning. Just ready for some normalcy. 1 Immediate adverse reaction lexapro 5mg 3x 1/27/22, 1/28/22, 1/30/22 Buspirone 7mg 1x 1/27/22 last dose 1/30/2022 Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus getofflex Posted April 1, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted April 1, 2022 To tag someone type @ and their name. Select it from the list. It sounds as though you are improving which is good. This is a very slow process with waves and windows. Please do not private message me. Only tag me for urgent questions about tapering and reinstating - thank you. ***Please note this is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a doctor who understands psych meds and how to withdraw from them, if you can find one. Lexapro Started Apr 15 2010 - 10 mg; started taper August 2017, recent taper info: Apr 2 '20 0.18 mg; Jul 16 0.17 mg, Aug 23 0.16 mg, Oct 7 0.15 mg, Nov 8 - 0.14, Jan 16 '21 - 0.13, Feb 7 - 0.12, Feb 22 - 0.11, Mar 26 - 0.10, May 21 - 0.09, June 15 - 0.08 Aug 16 - 0.07, Oct 6 - 0.06, Nov 21 0.05, Dec. 17 0.04, Jan 14 '22 0.03, Feb 19 0.02, Apr 18 0.01, May 15 0.005, Jul 8, 0.00. Psych Drug Free as of July 8, 2022!! Woohoo!!! other meds: Levothyroxine 75 mg magnesium in small amounts at 4 AM, before bed suppl AM: fish oil, flax oil, vit C, vit E, multivitamin, zinc suppl 8 PM: magnesium 350 mg, extended release vitamin C, melatonin 2 mg Paxil 2002 - 2010, switched to Lexapro 2010 Trazodone 50 mg. 2002 - 2019, fast tapered in 2019 Xanax 0.5 mg as needed 2002 - 2019, up to 3x weekly Link to comment
StarShopping87 Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 The pressure in my head is insane. My eyes hurt, my head is killing me. Tons of pressure 😔 Immediate adverse reaction lexapro 5mg 3x 1/27/22, 1/28/22, 1/30/22 Buspirone 7mg 1x 1/27/22 last dose 1/30/2022 Link to comment
Mentor Greatful Posted April 2, 2022 Mentor Share Posted April 2, 2022 @StarShopping87 This is a powerful drug and the withdrawals are not fun..........I can relate to the htiead hurting......I had/had crushing in on top feeling-burning-freezing-tingling-buzzing-numb-sore spots that move around my brain just to name a few and then throw in a bad headache here and there...I have burning eyes and tongue at times. Lately I have gums and brain that feels like it is coming out of Novocain and I want to rip both of then out........Last night I almost felt like I should hold my arm or I was going to grab at my head........ Your brain is working to heal---all the things that you are going to feel are apart of your brain trying to heal... Remember to be kind to yourself and patient.......Spring clean--wow that take energy. Way to go.......If you have a tablet you can down load apps for puzzles.....I use to do them a lot and well the brain didn't like it when I was in my worst WD--I did on the other day -Yeah I also have different games that I like to play. Hang in there and know that you can heal♥️........ https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/24894-greatful-is-this-withdrawal-or-to-many-med-changes-at-once/ 1995? Prozac, tried several Paxil, Serzone, St John's Wart back to Prozac and Trazodone ct:d Traz Lexapro. Tried to stop Crash in 2015 Kindled Hospitalized, Vybrid, Seroquel, Effexor, Abilify Pristiq, Wellbutrin-- 2016 ended back on Prozac and Lamictal 200mg 5/2020 thru 12/2020 taper from 20mg Prozac down to 3mg. Crashed 12/13/2020 Zoloft 50mg 1/29ct 1/29/2021 Seroquel 50mg ct 2/12/2021 Wellbutrin 75mg. Became hypo manic 2/1 6ct Trazodone 50mg 4/25 25mg 2/5/ 2021 Lamictal 150mg. 2/24 100mg 4/9 75mg 4/21 37.5 2/16/2021 Seroquel 50xr 3/3 100mg 3/17 150mg side effects ct 4/3 2021 Lexapro 5mg 4/14 7.5mg 4/30 10mg 5/10 7.5mg 2021/ 5/16 5mg Lexapro 37.5 Lamictal 25mg trazadone, xanax .0625mg 3x a day Lexapro Taper> Sept/01/2021 4.90mg> Sept/25 4.75mg> Oct/19 4.69mg > Nov/14 4.2mg Jan/30/2022-- Split dosing 2x a day All liquid 4.2mg (2.20mg at 8am & 2mg at 4pm) 2/17 4mg> 2/24 3.8mg slow taper to Aug/12/2022 2.04mg 2023> 2mg, 1.90mg, 1.80mg, 1.70mg, 1.5mg, 1.4mg, 1.3mg 1.2mg, 1.1mg, 1mg, 0.9mg, 0.8mg, 0.7mg 0.65mg, 0.6mg, 0.55mg, 0.5mg, 0.45mg, 0.4mg, 0.35mg, 0.3mg, 0.25,mg, back to once a day dosing 0 .1mg, 0.07mg , 0.05mg 4/1/2024 0 Lamictal taper 4/17/ 2022 25mg, 9/9/ 22 -20mg, 9/25/22- 15mg , 10/20/22- 0 Trazodone..2023.>down to 14mg, 7mg, 6mg July 2023 0 Xanax 0.0625 3 x a day, 2023> 0.042 3x a day Supplements Magnesium glycinate, Omega 3, D3, vitamin c , zinc, NAC Link to comment
StarShopping87 Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 1 minute ago, Greatful said: @StarShopping87 This is a powerful drug and the withdrawals are not fun..........I can relate to the htiead hurting......I had/had crushing in on top feeling-burning-freezing-tingling-buzzing-numb-sore spots that move around my brain just to name a few and then throw in a bad headache here and there...I have burning eyes and tongue at times. Lately I have gums and brain that feels like it is coming out of Novocain and I want to rip both of then out........Last night I almost felt like I should hold my arm or I was going to grab at my head........ Your brain is working to heal---all the things that you are going to feel are apart of your brain trying to heal... Remember to be kind to yourself and patient.......Spring clean--wow that take energy. Way to go.......If you have a tablet you can down load apps for puzzles.....I use to do them a lot and well the brain didn't like it when I was in my worst WD--I did on the other day -Yeah I also have different games that I like to play. Hang in there and know that you can heal♥️........ I do have some weird brain sensations, like a craving feeling. Almost like hyper stimulated? Idk. Last night I got this weird feeling like a snake was slithering through the right side of my temple. I massaged it and it stopped but it was so freaky. I feel the need to do something but I’m exhausted. I think my phone has a lot to do with my headaches from looking at the screen. I’m very sensitive right now and can’t stare at screens for long. The pressure isn’t constant but man does it suck!! Immediate adverse reaction lexapro 5mg 3x 1/27/22, 1/28/22, 1/30/22 Buspirone 7mg 1x 1/27/22 last dose 1/30/2022 Link to comment
StarShopping87 Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 Insomnia kicking in hard tonight… right before I start to doze I get this weird uneasy sensation, almost like I’ve quit breathing but I know I am. Anyways, it startles me and I’m wide awake in fear. I can calm myself down with deep breathing. It doesn’t feel like adrenaline jolts. any idea what this could be? My body just feels soo weird. Almost like I’m falling. Immediate adverse reaction lexapro 5mg 3x 1/27/22, 1/28/22, 1/30/22 Buspirone 7mg 1x 1/27/22 last dose 1/30/2022 Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus getofflex Posted April 3, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted April 3, 2022 It sounds to me like anxiety. Anxiety is a hallmark symptom of a nervous system destabilized by psych meds, or withdrawal from psych meds. Please be assured that this will slowly lessen, it fits and starts. Here are some ways to help with anxiety: Audio: First Aid for Panic (4 minutes) CBT Course: An Introductory Self-Help Course in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Audio: How to Recover from Anxiety - Dr Claire Weekes Anxiety Stuff - all kinds of stuff about anxiety attacks and things that help ... Emotional Spirals Acknowledge Accept Float Music to Calm Anxiety Breathing Technique for Anxiety Meditation Please do not private message me. Only tag me for urgent questions about tapering and reinstating - thank you. ***Please note this is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a doctor who understands psych meds and how to withdraw from them, if you can find one. Lexapro Started Apr 15 2010 - 10 mg; started taper August 2017, recent taper info: Apr 2 '20 0.18 mg; Jul 16 0.17 mg, Aug 23 0.16 mg, Oct 7 0.15 mg, Nov 8 - 0.14, Jan 16 '21 - 0.13, Feb 7 - 0.12, Feb 22 - 0.11, Mar 26 - 0.10, May 21 - 0.09, June 15 - 0.08 Aug 16 - 0.07, Oct 6 - 0.06, Nov 21 0.05, Dec. 17 0.04, Jan 14 '22 0.03, Feb 19 0.02, Apr 18 0.01, May 15 0.005, Jul 8, 0.00. Psych Drug Free as of July 8, 2022!! Woohoo!!! other meds: Levothyroxine 75 mg magnesium in small amounts at 4 AM, before bed suppl AM: fish oil, flax oil, vit C, vit E, multivitamin, zinc suppl 8 PM: magnesium 350 mg, extended release vitamin C, melatonin 2 mg Paxil 2002 - 2010, switched to Lexapro 2010 Trazodone 50 mg. 2002 - 2019, fast tapered in 2019 Xanax 0.5 mg as needed 2002 - 2019, up to 3x weekly Link to comment
StarShopping87 Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, getofflex said: It sounds to me like anxiety. Anxiety is a hallmark symptom of a nervous system destabilized by psych meds, or withdrawal from psych meds. Please be assured that this will slowly lessen, it fits and starts. Here are some ways to help with anxiety: Audio: First Aid for Panic (4 minutes) CBT Course: An Introductory Self-Help Course in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Audio: How to Recover from Anxiety - Dr Claire Weekes Anxiety Stuff - all kinds of stuff about anxiety attacks and things that help ... Emotional Spirals Acknowledge Accept Float Music to Calm Anxiety Breathing Technique for Anxiety Meditation Could this be chemical anxiety? I’ve never had anxiety that intense before if it is Immediate adverse reaction lexapro 5mg 3x 1/27/22, 1/28/22, 1/30/22 Buspirone 7mg 1x 1/27/22 last dose 1/30/2022 Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus getofflex Posted April 3, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted April 3, 2022 Yes, it likely is chemical anxiety. That is a result of our nervous systems being destabilized. Please do not private message me. Only tag me for urgent questions about tapering and reinstating - thank you. ***Please note this is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a doctor who understands psych meds and how to withdraw from them, if you can find one. Lexapro Started Apr 15 2010 - 10 mg; started taper August 2017, recent taper info: Apr 2 '20 0.18 mg; Jul 16 0.17 mg, Aug 23 0.16 mg, Oct 7 0.15 mg, Nov 8 - 0.14, Jan 16 '21 - 0.13, Feb 7 - 0.12, Feb 22 - 0.11, Mar 26 - 0.10, May 21 - 0.09, June 15 - 0.08 Aug 16 - 0.07, Oct 6 - 0.06, Nov 21 0.05, Dec. 17 0.04, Jan 14 '22 0.03, Feb 19 0.02, Apr 18 0.01, May 15 0.005, Jul 8, 0.00. Psych Drug Free as of July 8, 2022!! Woohoo!!! other meds: Levothyroxine 75 mg magnesium in small amounts at 4 AM, before bed suppl AM: fish oil, flax oil, vit C, vit E, multivitamin, zinc suppl 8 PM: magnesium 350 mg, extended release vitamin C, melatonin 2 mg Paxil 2002 - 2010, switched to Lexapro 2010 Trazodone 50 mg. 2002 - 2019, fast tapered in 2019 Xanax 0.5 mg as needed 2002 - 2019, up to 3x weekly Link to comment
StarShopping87 Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 I feel like I’m losing connection with my family. So much has changed in so little time. My emotions are going numb? Immediate adverse reaction lexapro 5mg 3x 1/27/22, 1/28/22, 1/30/22 Buspirone 7mg 1x 1/27/22 last dose 1/30/2022 Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus getofflex Posted April 4, 2022 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted April 4, 2022 Dr Joseph Glenmullen Withdrawal Symptom Checklists Please do not private message me. Only tag me for urgent questions about tapering and reinstating - thank you. ***Please note this is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a doctor who understands psych meds and how to withdraw from them, if you can find one. Lexapro Started Apr 15 2010 - 10 mg; started taper August 2017, recent taper info: Apr 2 '20 0.18 mg; Jul 16 0.17 mg, Aug 23 0.16 mg, Oct 7 0.15 mg, Nov 8 - 0.14, Jan 16 '21 - 0.13, Feb 7 - 0.12, Feb 22 - 0.11, Mar 26 - 0.10, May 21 - 0.09, June 15 - 0.08 Aug 16 - 0.07, Oct 6 - 0.06, Nov 21 0.05, Dec. 17 0.04, Jan 14 '22 0.03, Feb 19 0.02, Apr 18 0.01, May 15 0.005, Jul 8, 0.00. Psych Drug Free as of July 8, 2022!! Woohoo!!! other meds: Levothyroxine 75 mg magnesium in small amounts at 4 AM, before bed suppl AM: fish oil, flax oil, vit C, vit E, multivitamin, zinc suppl 8 PM: magnesium 350 mg, extended release vitamin C, melatonin 2 mg Paxil 2002 - 2010, switched to Lexapro 2010 Trazodone 50 mg. 2002 - 2019, fast tapered in 2019 Xanax 0.5 mg as needed 2002 - 2019, up to 3x weekly Link to comment
StarShopping87 Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 Sleep is improving, appetite back to 100%! Hoping improvements continue. Anxiety is a little bad today with some weird feelings and uncertainty but I’m trying to remain positive and take it one day at a time. Immediate adverse reaction lexapro 5mg 3x 1/27/22, 1/28/22, 1/30/22 Buspirone 7mg 1x 1/27/22 last dose 1/30/2022 Link to comment
Mentor Heath Posted April 8, 2022 Mentor Share Posted April 8, 2022 Good news !! It will continue to improve 👍 2000-2013 Paxil - 1 year fast taper 2013-2018 merry go round zoloft, cymbalta, lamictal, Prozac. Nov. 2018 lexapro 15 mgs, Dec. 2019 to Mar. 2020 taper to 10mg. Jul 2020 to October 2020 taper to 8.5 ml. Oct 2020 reinstated to 9 ml. Apr 2021 to Jul taper to 7ml. Oct 2021 to Jan 2022 taper to 5.9ml, Mar 5 2022 5.8 ml, Mar 12 5.7ml, Mar 20 5.6ml, Mar 27 5.5ml, April 23 5.4ml, April 30 5.3ml, May 7 5.2ml, Jul 9 2022 5.4ml, Klonopin prn, Allegra 180 for 3 seasons, aspirin 81 mg, plavix , nitroglycerin 0.4 mg prn, 2k mg turmeric Qunol, 4- Trader Joe’s omega 3 -2400 mg, Pepcid 20mg, Prilosec 40 mg, Tylenol arthritis 4 tablets daily, 350mg calm magnesium citrate, melatonin 2.5- 5mg as needed to sleep. Saline spray as needed. Link to comment
StarShopping87 Posted April 9, 2022 Author Share Posted April 9, 2022 17 minutes ago, Heath said: Good news !! It will continue to improve 👍 Is it possible to have more manageable waves throughout this process or are all of them severe? I feel like my bad days are manageable but then I wonder if it’s just a “ok” window? Do they get worse over time? Immediate adverse reaction lexapro 5mg 3x 1/27/22, 1/28/22, 1/30/22 Buspirone 7mg 1x 1/27/22 last dose 1/30/2022 Link to comment
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