StarShopping87: Immediate adverse reaction

[StarShopping87]

2 hours ago, getofflex said:

this is very very common.  The symptoms of WD/ADR are so compelling, and so overpowering, it is very easy to believe this.  Please read this link, especially item #5.  

 

Steps for Managing WD Symptoms

 

You are having some improvements in "it" (what is this?) and insomnia, so that means you are healing!  

I salute you for your courage and strength!  I'm very proud of you for soldiering through this, and not running back to drugs to try to fix it.  You will be able to face almost anything after this.  

I.t. Is intrusive thoughts 

[StarShopping87]

2 hours ago, getofflex said:

this is very very common.  The symptoms of WD/ADR are so compelling, and so overpowering, it is very easy to believe this.  Please read this link, especially item #5.  

 

Steps for Managing WD Symptoms

 

You are having some improvements in "it" (what is this?) and insomnia, so that means you are healing!  

I salute you for your courage and strength!  I'm very proud of you for soldiering through this, and not running back to drugs to try to fix it.  You will be able to face almost anything after this.  

I’m having such a rough night. I’m extremely restless and the fear and brain sensations are awful. I cant get comfortable and my brain is all over the place. Is this just anxiety? I feel like I’m about to burst through my chest but the brain feelings are just freakin awful!! It’s like a drugged, stimulated pressure that’s heavy and spinning. Idk how to describe it. It’s very uncomfortable and creepy feeling 

[getofflex]

This shows that your nervous system is activated.  This is a classic symptom of ADR and WD.  I had this too and still sometimes get it mildly.  I know it is quite uncomfortable and bizarre.  Please be assured your nervous system will eventually settle down. The best thing is to avoid doing things that rev up your nervous system.  Stay away from drama and avoidable stress, intense exercise, overstimulating environments, etc.  Do soothing things like prayer, meditation,   Walks outside if you are able, listen to soothing music, avoid dramatic movies, etc.  

[StarShopping87]

14 minutes ago, getofflex said:

This shows that your nervous system is activated.  This is a classic symptom of ADR and WD.  I had this too and still sometimes get it mildly.  I know it is quite uncomfortable and bizarre.  Please be assured your nervous system will eventually settle down. The best thing is to avoid doing things that rev up your nervous system.  Stay away from drama and avoidable stress, intense exercise, overstimulating environments, etc.  Do soothing things like prayer, meditation,   Walks outside if you are able, listen to soothing music, avoid dramatic movies, etc.  

thank you, I was able to fall asleep and get a few hours in last night. This wave is holding strong! I’ve never felt such intense fear in all my life, or anxiety.  The past 2 nights I’ve had troubles with the over active system and non stop fear. Usually nights are somewhat better for me. 

[getofflex]

This takes to to a page with threads about anxiety.   I'm glad you were able to get some sleep last night.  

 

Links to Threads on Anxiety

[StarShopping87]

I’m wondering what are the chances I had serotonin syndrome from mixing the buspirone and lexarpro? The drug interactions are listed as serious. The er didn’t seem too concerned about serotonin syndrome when I went in 5 days later. My brain feels horrid 

[getofflex]

The chances are very low of your having serotonin syndrome.  You were on the drugs for a really short time, and have been off of them for several months.  I would suggest trying to do something to distract yourself, and not ruminate about how you feel.  Getting outside and getting in touch with nature can be very healing and soothing.  This is a good time of year for that, if you aren't having rain or storms. Trying doing something with your hands - knitting, sewing, cooking, house cleaning, walking, building something, drawing, painting, adult coloring books, or anything to get your mind off of how bad you feel.  This will help pass the time faster, and probably help lessen your anxiety over your situation.  

Edited May 31, 2022 by getofflex

[StarShopping87]

35 minutes ago, getofflex said:

The chances are very low of your having serotonin syndrome.  You were on the drugs for a really short time, and have been off of them for several months.  I would suggest trying to do something to distract yourself, and not ruminate about how you feel.  Getting outside and getting in touch with nature can be very healing and soothing.  This is a good time of year for that, if you aren't having rain or storms. Trying doing something with your hands - knitting, sewing, cooking, house cleaning, walking, building something, drawing, painting, adult coloring books, or anything to get your mind off of how bad you feel.  This will help pass the time faster, and probably help lessen your anxiety over your situation.  

Thanks! I may try to walk down to the pool and sit in the shade while the kids play. I can’t handle alot of activity right now because of being over stimulated. 

[Greatful]

@@StarShopping87  Lexapro is a beast- My heart goes out to anyone that experience the horrible brain sensation and brain panic😒

My guess is that it will slowly diminish- mine is slowlyyy with each decrease I do of my Lexapro...Sadly that intense fear is tough also...I guess our brains are stuck on high alert- but for what who knows.

You can heal from this❤️

If you want to chat tag me🤗

[StarShopping87]

1 minute ago, Greatful said:

@@StarShopping87  Lexapro is a beast- My heart goes out to anyone that experience the horrible brain sensation and brain panic😒

My guess is that it will slowly diminish- mine is slowlyyy with each decrease I do of my Lexapro...Sadly that intense fear is tough also...I guess our brains are stuck on high alert- but for what who knows.

You can heal from this❤️

If you want to chat tag me🤗

I would love to have someone to talk to! 

[Greatful]

@StarShopping87

Feel free to chat away. let it out- This is no easy journey we are on...Your going to get through this.  What are you dealing with right now?  How is the sleep? 

[StarShopping87]

1 minute ago, Greatful said:

@StarShopping87

Feel free to chat away. let it out- This is no easy journey we are on...Your going to get through this.  What are you dealing with right now?  How is the sleep? 

My main symptoms are fear, anxiety, brain feelings and insomnia. My sleep has been awful past 2 nights due to severe anxiety but I’ve managed to get some in. Getting sick a few weeks ago really messed everything up. I’m scared I will never heal and that my life is ruined. I’ve been crying all day. I’m exhausted yet wired so that kinda scares me thinking I won’t sleep tonight. I’ve been stuck in a horrid wave for 6 days now. This is hell. 

[Greatful]

@StarShopping87

Yep this is horrific and awful to go through...But it can be done...there are so many that have go through this and are now looking back with a smile on their face---They don't have to go through that again LOL...

 

Do you fear something specific or just general fear--I can have both--sometimes it just feels like you have fear but not sure why--and sometimes your brain is scanning to find something to fear--and of course anxiety is stimulating and can cause fear---

 

Not sure what you have tried for insomnia?  Melatonin- White noise-  Magnesium-the big one "acceptance".  I know acceptance is a hard one to wrap your head around...You don't have to accept it in a way that says- hey I like this-- just that you have it for today and you can make it through the day/night... One day at a time--so hard to not get ahead of ourselves and worry and stress over things that are not here yet. 

 

As far as the brain sensations go---well they are very trying at times...lately mine has been getting intense frying shrinking/or tingling/ in various spots---when it does this it feel like I want to rip at it.....like a healing sore and you can't get to it  Thankfully it does come and go---What does your brain sensations feel like---not many people talk about it or maybe don't experience it...I like to feel like I am not alone and someone else out there can relate😁

 

It is not uncommon for waves to last several days to weeks- but they do lift and yours will too....Cry Cry Cry it that helps to get rid of pent up tension and emotions....

Here are some links for you to look at for vagus nerve work---

https://youtu.be/dkJDrfL90rU

https://youtu.be/-S8KT7w4uaA

 

 

[StarShopping87]

1 minute ago, Greatful said:

@StarShopping87

Yep this is horrific and awful to go through...But it can be done...there are so many that have go through this and are now looking back with a smile on their face---They don't have to go through that again LOL...

 

Do you fear something specific or just general fear--I can have both--sometimes it just feels like you have fear but not sure why--and sometimes your brain is scanning to find something to fear--and of course anxiety is stimulating and can cause fear---

 

Not sure what you have tried for insomnia?  Melatonin- White noise-  Magnesium-the big one "acceptance".  I know acceptance is a hard one to wrap your head around...You don't have to accept it in a way that says- hey I like this-- just that you have it for today and you can make it through the day/night... One day at a time--so hard to not get ahead of ourselves and worry and stress over things that are not here yet. 

 

As far as the brain sensations go---well they are very trying at times...lately mine has been getting intense frying shrinking/or tingling/ in various spots---when it does this it feel like I want to rip at it.....like a healing sore and you can't get to it  Thankfully it does come and go---What does your brain sensations feel like---not many people talk about it or maybe don't experience it...I like to feel like I am not alone and someone else out there can relate😁

 

It is not uncommon for waves to last several days to weeks- but they do lift and yours will too....Cry Cry Cry it that helps to get rid of pent up tension and emotions....

Here are some links for you to look at for vagus nerve work---

https://youtu.be/dkJDrfL90rU

https://youtu.be/-S8KT7w4uaA

 

 

I have both, fear for no reason and fear of not healing and not sleeping.I reacted badly to melatonin 2 months ago and magnesium gave me anxiety. These past couple nights have been rough but for the most part I’ve been able to fall asleep,. A far as brain sensations it’s like pressure, pulling, heaviness, over stimulated, weird pain like being squeezed, spinning eery feeling. Overall drugged. The anxiety makes everything worse. They were much different a month ago so it seems the sensations change. But overall it is very scary and uncomfortable, I feel like I’m about to lose my sh** any moment 

[StarShopping87]

11 minutes ago, Greatful said:

@StarShopping87

Yep this is horrific and awful to go through...But it can be done...there are so many that have go through this and are now looking back with a smile on their face---They don't have to go through that again LOL...

 

Do you fear something specific or just general fear--I can have both--sometimes it just feels like you have fear but not sure why--and sometimes your brain is scanning to find something to fear--and of course anxiety is stimulating and can cause fear---

 

Not sure what you have tried for insomnia?  Melatonin- White noise-  Magnesium-the big one "acceptance".  I know acceptance is a hard one to wrap your head around...You don't have to accept it in a way that says- hey I like this-- just that you have it for today and you can make it through the day/night... One day at a time--so hard to not get ahead of ourselves and worry and stress over things that are not here yet. 

 

As far as the brain sensations go---well they are very trying at times...lately mine has been getting intense frying shrinking/or tingling/ in various spots---when it does this it feel like I want to rip at it.....like a healing sore and you can't get to it  Thankfully it does come and go---What does your brain sensations feel like---not many people talk about it or maybe don't experience it...I like to feel like I am not alone and someone else out there can relate😁

 

It is not uncommon for waves to last several days to weeks- but they do lift and yours will too....Cry Cry Cry it that helps to get rid of pent up tension and emotions....

Here are some links for you to look at for vagus nerve work---

https://youtu.be/dkJDrfL90rU

https://youtu.be/-S8KT7w4uaA

 

 

It also doesn’t help that I’ve read people with immediate reactions don’t heal or that we will take years with permanent damage. 

[Greatful]

@StarShopping87

Oh boy can I relate--I have told my hubby many times it feels like I am going to go crazy- I mean really snap and lose it....But somehow it slowly eases..

Yep I have the squeezing-burning/freezing and crushing in...our brains are shorting out and reconnecting---

 

Star--please try and stay away from reading things that will only make you worry-panic or feal trapped--There is no evidence/data that you say can not heal- or that there is permanent damage- lot's of evidence that you can...our brains are wonderful at healing and adapting.....

Read or listen to things that will give you hope and encouragement...

Why can't you heal-- why would you be any different from someone who has been taking these drugs for years and now their brains have to change again to less drugs or back to pre drugs....

If it make is easier think of yourself in WD from the drug and not ADR---Tell yourself that your brain is working to heal every minute of every day-- it doesn't like to feel off-  it want to get back to a homeostasis--Whatever positive self talk you can come up with to help the yourself......

You are already seeing it is changing--healing 

When you do fall asleep- how long do you sleep? are you able to fall back to sleep when you do wake up?

 

❤️

 

[StarShopping87]

1 minute ago, Greatful said:

@StarShopping87

Oh boy can I relate--I have told my hubby many times it feels like I am going to go crazy- I mean really snap and lose it....But somehow it slowly eases..

Yep I have the squeezing-burning/freezing and crushing in...our brains are shorting out and reconnecting---

 

Star--please try and stay away from reading things that will only make you worry-panic or feal trapped--There is no evidence/data that you say can not heal- or that there is permanent damage- lot's of evidence that you can...our brains are wonderful at healing and adapting.....

Read or listen to things that will give you hope and encouragement...

Why can't you heal-- why would you be any different from someone who has been taking these drugs for years and now their brains have to change again to less drugs or back to pre drugs....

If it make is easier think of yourself in WD from the drug and not ADR---Tell yourself that your brain is working to heal every minute of every day-- it doesn't like to feel off-  it want to get back to a homeostasis--Whatever positive self talk you can come up with to help the yourself......

You are already seeing it is changing--healing 

When you do fall asleep- how long do you sleep? are you able to fall back to sleep when you do wake up?

 

❤️

 

Some nights I can get 8 hours, some less. Sometimes I can fall back asleep sometimes I can’t.. usually that’s in the mornings. If I wake up in the middle of the night it takes me a good hour or two. Last night I went to bed too early and woke up around 10. It took me a good while to get back to sleep because I thought I was going to bust through my chest with anxiety. I tossed and turned. I have found diamond art before bed very relaxing and helps me fall asleep. That and I’ve gotten back into guided mediation again. I listen to it when I can’t sleep. Usually I tell myself give it a hour and see how you feel. By the time that hour passes I’m usually asleep. I feel like the insomnia has improved some but nights when I’m overstimulated (or the brain stuff is bad) I have a hard time. 

[Greatful]

@StarShopping87

I don't want to diminish your symptoms around sleep but I think you are getting a fair amount--there are a lot of people that are trying to get by with 1-2 hours of sleep... I can relate to anxiety- do you get the early morning cortisol spike?

I use to wake up around 4-5am and have horrible anxiety and sometimes panic-that has diminished a fair amount--I usually sleep pretty tense. not the nice peaceful restful sleep😒 

I listen to white noise on my phone= set the timer for 2 hours at bed time--it's one with piano and rain--hubby calls it my elevator music- sometimes I when I wake up in the night or early morning I will put it on again....

What's diamond art?  Have you every tried adult coloring? 

[StarShopping87]

11 minutes ago, Greatful said:

@StarShopping87

I don't want to diminish your symptoms around sleep but I think you are getting a fair amount--there are a lot of people that are trying to get by with 1-2 hours of sleep... I can relate to anxiety- do you get the early morning cortisol spike?

I use to wake up around 4-5am and have horrible anxiety and sometimes panic-that has diminished a fair amount--I usually sleep pretty tense. not the nice peaceful restful sleep😒 

I listen to white noise on my phone= set the timer for 2 hours at bed time--it's one with piano and rain--hubby calls it my elevator music- sometimes I when I wake up in the night or early morning I will put it on again....

What's diamond art?  Have you every tried adult coloring? 

Yes, some nights I get around 3-4, but mostly it has improved from month 2. My 2nd month in I stayed awake for 6 days straight so that is where my fear sets in. That was absolutely terrifying. But it has improved since. I had terrible cortisol spike in the beginning.
i have the tense sleep as well. I’ve noticed if I sleep hard my symptoms intensify in the morning. I wake up very dizzy and depressed like. I have a hard time getting motivated and I’m usually fatigued throughout the day. 
 Diamond art is basically a picture with a sticky film. You place the diamonds on top and it forms a picture, kinda like painting by numbers. I tried adult coloring but i find diamond art more relaxing. 

[Phoenixmama]

Congratulations on your 4Th month 💜 

[StarShopping87]

18 hours ago, Greatful said:

@StarShopping87

I don't want to diminish your symptoms around sleep but I think you are getting a fair amount--there are a lot of people that are trying to get by with 1-2 hours of sleep... I can relate to anxiety- do you get the early morning cortisol spike?

I use to wake up around 4-5am and have horrible anxiety and sometimes panic-that has diminished a fair amount--I usually sleep pretty tense. not the nice peaceful restful sleep😒 

I listen to white noise on my phone= set the timer for 2 hours at bed time--it's one with piano and rain--hubby calls it my elevator music- sometimes I when I wake up in the night or early morning I will put it on again....

What's diamond art?  Have you every tried adult coloring? 

Unfortunately I didn’t sleep last night. Not even a minute. Felt nothing but fear and overstimulation all night. Awful. I feel like I’m getting worse as the days go on. 

[Greatful]

@StarShopping87

I am sorry you had a tough night---things always seem worse at night which I am sure didn't help your with the anxiety....

 

Someday and even weeks it can feel like you are getting worse...but remember your brain is still working every minute to get it right.  You will start to see it slowly  come together...The waiting is almost the hardest part and it can place such havoc on our thoughts...If we knew that in x amount of time it would be better then- wow- how much easier it would be to accept and let things be.  Can you can try and be kind and gentle with yourself--You are doing the best that you can with this horrible ADR...

 

I wish I understood this- why this happens and why the doctors are not on top of this.  I was watching a YT video and on there David Cohen PH.D he said something struck me as a great idea---he thought patients should be getting MRI's done before they start the drug and some while they are on it--To me that would really help us learn more about how these drugs affect our brains...One can only wish/hope that the idea will catch on--especially when they are so many having such a hard time on or trying to get off them...Can you imagine  how that would advance  medical science-- true data and science..... 

 

Let's hope that tonight you will get some sleep....Does it follow a pattern?

Sleep a few day and then no sleep for a night and repeat.

 

 

[StarShopping87]

1 minute ago, Greatful said:

@StarShopping87

I am sorry you had a tough night---things always seem worse at night which I am sure didn't help your with the anxiety....

 

Someday and even weeks it can feel like you are getting worse...but remember your brain is still working every minute to get it right.  You will start to see it slowly  come together...The waiting is almost the hardest part and it can place such havoc on our thoughts...If we knew that in x amount of time it would be better then- wow- how much easier it would be to accept and let things be.  Can you can try and be kind and gentle with yourself--You are doing the best that you can with this horrible ADR...

 

I wish I understood this- why this happens and why the doctors are not on top of this.  I was watching a YT video and on there David Cohen PH.D he said something struck me as a great idea---he thought patients should be getting MRI's done before they start the drug and some while they are on it--To me that would really help us learn more about how these drugs affect our brains...One can only wish/hope that the idea will catch on--especially when they are so many having such a hard time on or trying to get off them...Can you imagine  how that would advance  medical science-- true data and science..... 

 

Let's hope that tonight you will get some sleep....Does it follow a pattern?

Sleep a few day and then no sleep for a night and repeat.

 

 

Yes I was following a pattern for a while.. I would sleep good for a day or 2, then broken sleep then a few hours, repeat. I’ve noticed a new symptom now.. crying spells. Every time I talk to someone I just start crying. I’ve cried all day today. 

[Greatful]

Be prepare to meet many symptoms...I have days where I am teary eyed and then days where I am blah- even anger spells. Have you had a look at the neuro emotion thread https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/14397-neuro-emotions/

This truly is a perplexing thing we are going through. did you read Farout's success story for adr.  

 

[StarShopping87]

Just now, Greatful said:

Be prepare to meet many symptoms...I have days where I am teary eyed and then days where I am blah- even anger spells. Have you had a look at the neuro emotion thread https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/14397-neuro-emotions/

This truly is a perplexing thing we are going through. did you read Farout's success story for adr.  

 

I was wondering about neuro emotions… on my 4 month update I wrote that as a possible symptom but wasn’t exactly sure what it meant. Yes I have messaged Farout a few times! Her and another immediate adr. 

[Greatful]

@StarShopping87

Oh good- 

I am going to give you something to print out

 

When withdrawal anxiety is high and I am in 'fight' or 'flight'

or 'freeze' mode, it is difficult for me to be grounded and to

maintain perspective. I lose sight of the fact that this

experience is temporary and that it is leading me to my long-

awaited recovery. I am consumed with what is happening

and it can make me seem self-absorbed and uninterested in

my loved ones. This is understandable, as I spend all my time and energy

managing the bizarre symptoms, breathing through the pain,

and holding on for dear life. I miss important moments in

the lives of those around me and I also overlook just how

courageous and persevering I have been and continue to be.

So today, I acknowledge my strength and I accept that while

I may spend much of my time consumed with coping, this

does not mean that I am self-centered or selfish. I am just

hypervigilant in the context of being constantly aware of my

symptoms, and of my environment, always looking for

perceived threats. I know that I will revert to normal when

this is over. am compassionate and gentle with myself, in the

meantime, knowing that no matter how intense and

Don't give up on your healing. I know it's difficult to remain hopeful because everyday you struggle with the torture of the intense and bizarre symptoms and it seems as if nothing is changing. So I am here to be the rational, "non-withdrawal" voice in your head and to remind you of the reality : that no matter how long it is taking, this challenge is temporary. One day you will wake up and something will be different. It will be more than a "window", it will be the long-awaited break, the last lap, the finishing line in view.

Then it will be over, and you will be able to navigate your way out from under the rubble, brush yourself off, pick up the pieces and get on with your life.

What awaits you on the other side is worth you holding on for. Nothing in life will ever again faze you. You will have a different perspective on life, and it won't take much to make you feel content. 

 

Don't give up on your healing. I know it's difficult to remain hopeful because everyday you struggle with the torture of the intense and bizarre symptoms and it seems as if nothing is changing. So I am here to be the rational, "non-withdrawal" voice in your head and to remind you of the reality : that no matter how long it is taking, this challenge is temporary. One day you will wake up and something will be different. It will be more than a "window", it will be the long-awaited break, the last lap, the finishing line in view.

Then it will be over, and you will be able to navigate your way out from under the rubble, brush yourself off, pick up the pieces and get on with your life.

What awaits you on the other side is worth you holding on for. Nothing in life will ever again faze you. You will have a different perspective on life, and it won't take much to make you feel content. 

 

 

 

[Greatful]

@StarShopping87  Hi, how are you doing?

[StarShopping87]

23 minutes ago, Greatful said:

@StarShopping87  Hi, how are you doing?

Hey! Im hanging in there! Kinda had a rough day due someone messaging me about healing…. Was not positive at all so Needless to say I’ve cried a lot and stopped talking to her immediately. This week has been rough in general. A lot of pressure with crushing headaches and ear pain. The pain comes with pressure so I don’t suspect infection. A lot of inner anxiety and restlessness, erratic sleep. Last night I had waves of fear and tons of anxiety so I was up all night. I eventually settled down after guided meditation. I think I may be getting cortisol spikes in the morning as I feel like I’ve drank 20 shots of espresso and im all over the place but it eventually settles later on in the day. Im exhausted! Lots of emotions and thoughts ( some intrusive). I got a message out of the blue from my ex’s widow which stirred up alot of unwanted feelings and thoughts. I had trauma around my ex and they put me through hell. He passed away last year which I have yet to accept so naturally my cns was greatly disturbed by her messaging me. It wasn’t anything bad, actually very positive, but the rumination and looping thoughts were atrocious. Still dealing with that but it’s calming down. Anxiety and fear are still a great pain in the a$$!  Thanks for checking in, hope all is well with you. 

[StarShopping87]

Looking for Thoughts and/or opinions on exposure therapy.. Is it too much or a good idea to break up some of the fear and anxiety? Just wondering if I should start exposing myself a little at a time but I don’t want to risk upsetting my cns greatly with the hypersensitivity to stimulation. Im wondering how much some of this is in my head.. like for instance the tv. I feel overstimulated by looking at it, but now I’m wondering if I really am or if it’s fear of going into a wave by watching it. 

[getofflex]

If it were me, I would wait until I recovered from this adverse reaction before doing exposure therapy.  Our CNS is very sensitive at this time, and it doesn't need additional stress, it needs gentle care. 

[StarShopping87]

@getofflexthats what I was thinking since I read it’s a bad idea to do any trauma work right now. A girl had told me exposure really helped her during recovery but I definitely don’t want to make anything worse. I’m extremely sensitive to anything right now as far as stress and emotions. Is that normal for adr people? To be this sensitive? It’s like if I get mad, or scared or anything I’ll pay for it with sleep. Last night I maybe got 3 hours of sleep. I was upset about something then the looping thoughts kicked into high gear and I felt extreme anxiety and fear all night. The smallest noises scared the crap out of me. I was thinking about a bottle of perfume while In  the shower and it scared me lol. Like what the heck!! I had a very off day yesterday so I think it was the start of my wave. Also, I’ve noticed this adr has made me relive traumatic experiences. Even like trauma from my childhood that never in a million years I would have thought about. So weird! 

[Ariel]

@StarShopping87

28 minutes ago, StarShopping87 said:

I’m extremely sensitive to anything right now as far as stress and emotions. Is that normal for adr people? To be this sensitive? It’s like if I get mad, or scared or anything I’ll pay for it with sleep. Last night I maybe got 3 hours of sleep. I was upset about something then the looping thoughts kicked into high gear and I felt extreme anxiety and fear all night. The smallest noises scared the crap out of me. I was thinking about a bottle of perfume while In  the shower and it scared me lol. Like what the heck!! I had a very off day yesterday so I think it was the start of my wave. Also, I’ve noticed this adr has made me relive traumatic experiences. Even like trauma from my childhood that never in a million years I would have thought about.

 

This is all normal and common for both WD and AR. 

I've experienced all of what you're describing. 

It gets better. <3

 

Do you know this topic? 

Steps for Managing Withdrawal (Cold Turkey and Adverse Reactions)

 

[getofflex]

30 minutes ago, StarShopping87 said:

Is that normal for adr people? To be this sensitive?

Yes, it is, because ADR and WD are very similar, in that our brains have temporary iatrogenic damage, and are destabilized.  This tends to cause activation, meaning easily stressed, insomnia, anxiety, racing thoughts, agitation, etc.  

 

32 minutes ago, StarShopping87 said:

It’s like if I get mad, or scared or anything I’ll pay for it with sleep. Last night I maybe got 3 hours of sleep. I was upset about something then the looping thoughts kicked into high gear and I felt extreme anxiety and fear all night.

I have the same thing.  It makes life pretty challenging. 

[StarShopping87]

@Ariel I am! I need to believe it and work through it. I’m happy to know this is all normal! 

[getofflex]

32 minutes ago, StarShopping87 said:

Also, I’ve noticed this adr has made me relive traumatic experiences. Even like trauma from my childhood that never in a million years I would have thought about. So weird! 

OOOh yes.  Can I ever relate to this one.  We will both get through this, and recover someday. 

[StarShopping87]

@getofflex I’ve heard of this happening to other people as well, reliving trauma. It’s like I’m reliving my entire life all over again inside my head! The worst!