Healing Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Growing evidence that sedation (sometimes with benzos) during even a relatively brief ICU stay can cause persistent cognitive impairment later. So, new protocol being put into effect to avoid this. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704081604576144321242020948.html 1 1996-97 - Paxil x 9 months, tapered, suffered 8 months withdrawal but didn't know it was withdrawal, so... 1998-2001 - Zoloft, tapered, again unwittingly went into withdrawal, so... 2002-03 - Paxil x 20 months, developed severe headaches, so... Sep 03 - May 05 - Paxil taper took 20 months, severe physical, moderate psychological symptoms Sep 03 - Jun 05 - took Prozac to help with Paxil taper - not recommended Jul 05 to date - post-taper, severe psychological, moderate physical symptoms, improving very slowly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuroplastic Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I can only imagine what impact a really masssive sedation may have on our body. Thanks for the link, Healing! 1 2000-2008 Paxil for a situational depression 2008 - Paxil c/t Severe protracted WD syndrome ever since; improving “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once” Albert Einstein "Add signature to your profile. This way we can help you even better!" Surviving Antidepressants And, above all, ... keep walking. Just keep walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Altostrata Posted March 19, 2011 Administrator Share Posted March 19, 2011 Wow! More evidence that a steady diet of neurologically active drugs is not good for the brain. What a relief that medicine finally recognized this. People have been complaining about hangover from sedation forever. 1 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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