direstraits Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 sorry, @coldturkmama I know it seems like it will never end sometimes. hope today is better xx went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
jonnypeters1234567 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Do you have akathisia Direstraits? 2009-2010 Citalopram 20mg CT no problems Sertaline 2010- 6monnths 2011- 2017 June 2017- Citalopram 20mg CT Link to comment
direstraits Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 minute ago, jonnypeters1234567 said: Do you have akathisia Direstraits? Hi jonny, I think I may have but not sure....I don't have the need to pace but feels like an inner torture,mental and physical,feeling like I don't want to be here....it's an unbearable feeling.😞 how are you doing? went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
jonnypeters1234567 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 sounds like akthisia, i get hunger with it too. I'm not doing too great 2009-2010 Citalopram 20mg CT no problems Sertaline 2010- 6monnths 2011- 2017 June 2017- Citalopram 20mg CT Link to comment
direstraits Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 55 minutes ago, jonnypeters1234567 said: I'm not doing too great so sorry...hang in there. xo went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
jonnypeters1234567 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I can handle most but the inner agitation and restlessness is the worst 2009-2010 Citalopram 20mg CT no problems Sertaline 2010- 6monnths 2011- 2017 June 2017- Citalopram 20mg CT Link to comment
direstraits Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 5 minutes ago, jonnypeters1234567 said: I can handle most but the inner agitation and restlessness is the worst believe me,I understand completely. you're not alone,it will get better. hugs,ds xx went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
jonnypeters1234567 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 When did you see the most improvement? What is your diet? 2009-2010 Citalopram 20mg CT no problems Sertaline 2010- 6monnths 2011- 2017 June 2017- Citalopram 20mg CT Link to comment
jonnypeters1234567 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Sorry I was meant to write, did you find diet helped? 2009-2010 Citalopram 20mg CT no problems Sertaline 2010- 6monnths 2011- 2017 June 2017- Citalopram 20mg CT Link to comment
direstraits Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 7 hours ago, jonnypeters1234567 said: When did you see the most improvement? What is your diet? this past May I started to think I was really starting to recover,but then I started to get the waves again but they don't seem to last as long as before and not as severe....this can be an excruciatingly long journey but we will recover at some point. 7 hours ago, jonnypeters1234567 said: Sorry I was meant to write, did you find diet helped? I think we always do better when we eat better,regardless of WD. I can't have too much sugar...no caffeine..haven't adhered to any specific diet though. went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Rosetta Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 On July 30, 2018 at 12:05 PM, direstraits said: yes it would be nice to see someone in person who understands this... So true. https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/16629-rosetta-ct-may-2011-too-fast-taper-feb-2017/?page=25 2001-2011 Celexa 10 mg raised to 40 mg then 60 mg over this time period May 2011 OB Doctor's Cold switch Celexa 60 mg to 10 mg Zoloft sertraline (baby born) 2012-2016 - Doctors raised dose of Zoloft up to 150 mg 2016 - Xanax prescribed - as needed - 0.5 mg about every 3 days (bad reaction) 2016 - Stopped Xanax Late 2016- Began (too fast) taper of Zoloft Early 2017 - Trazodone prescribed for bedtime (doseage unknown) Feb 2017 - Completed taper/stopped Trazodone Drug free since Feb 2017 2017 - Unisom otc very rarely for sleep Link to comment
coldturkmama Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 12 hours ago, direstraits said: sorry, @coldturkmama I know it seems like it will never end sometimes. hope today is better xx Sooo true xo today was better for me. Was it better for you? Paxil 20mg from 1998-2011 Paxil 40mg from 2011-2012 while experiencing poopout October 2013 quit cold turkey Oct-mid Nov 2013 great window Late November WD nightmare Windows and waves pattern Now: 28 months cold turkey...doing decent learning to deal with the windows/waves pattern fighting it every step of the way. Link to comment
direstraits Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 11 hours ago, coldturkmama said: Sooo true xo today was better for me. Was it better for you? I'm glad you had abetter day...not too bad of a day,was able to get out with my husband and go to lunch but kinda sad too,it would have been my daughter;s 45th birthday. went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
coldturkmama Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 11 hours ago, direstraits said: I'm glad you had abetter day...not too bad of a day,was able to get out with my husband and go to lunch but kinda sad too,it would have been my daughter;s 45th birthday. Awww that would be hard 💕 Paxil 20mg from 1998-2011 Paxil 40mg from 2011-2012 while experiencing poopout October 2013 quit cold turkey Oct-mid Nov 2013 great window Late November WD nightmare Windows and waves pattern Now: 28 months cold turkey...doing decent learning to deal with the windows/waves pattern fighting it every step of the way. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Carmie Posted August 9, 2018 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted August 9, 2018 On 8/2/2018 at 10:12 AM, direstraits said: this past May I started to think I was really starting to recover,but then I started to get the waves again but they don't seem to last as long as before and not as severe....this can be an excruciatingly long journey but we will recover at some point. I think we always do better when we eat better,regardless of WD. I can't have too much sugar...no caffeine..haven't adhered to any specific diet though. Hi Direstraits, Hope you’re coping as best you can today. I’m glad that your waves have been getting shorter. Yay! Yep, the journey is long but it will definitely end one day like you said. All we can do is live in the moment n look at the positives we still have and when withdrawals are bad to just keep distracting ourselves. I keep finding new things to distract me. I’m in a window still as I’m not tapering until the end of this month but I have to still find distractions as I’ve been ill in bed for a lot of the time. Im in good spirits though. I’ve been learning lots of interesting things off YouTube. Sending you hugs🤗 Seroquel. 2019:➡️ From 7.25mg to 5.80mg✔️ 2020➡️From 5.60 to 4.80✔️ 2021➡️From 4.60 to 4.0✔️ 2022➡️From 3.95 to 3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️ 2024➡️Jan15=3.20✔️ Feb19=3.15✔️ March26=3.10✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor. Link to comment
direstraits Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 thanks for writing to me, @Carmie having lots of anxiety lately,but I've been worse. my eyes drive me crazy too, so annoying. glad to read you're still in a window but sorry you're stuck in bed, must be so frustrating. does CFS ever go away? I hope you feel better soon. thanks for the hugs,back at you! love,ds xx went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
coldturkmama Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 4 hours ago, direstraits said: thanks for writing to me, @Carmie having lots of anxiety lately,but I've been worse. my eyes drive me crazy too, so annoying. glad to read you're still in a window but sorry you're stuck in bed, must be so frustrating. does CFS ever go away? I hope you feel better soon. thanks for the hugs,back at you! love,ds xx What happens with your eyes?? Paxil 20mg from 1998-2011 Paxil 40mg from 2011-2012 while experiencing poopout October 2013 quit cold turkey Oct-mid Nov 2013 great window Late November WD nightmare Windows and waves pattern Now: 28 months cold turkey...doing decent learning to deal with the windows/waves pattern fighting it every step of the way. Link to comment
direstraits Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, coldturkmama said: What happens with your eyes?? they burn.light sensitive,floaters,tics...ugh! howare you,ctm? xx went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
coldturkmama Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Ughhh that sucks I’m doing okay it will be 5 years in October i definitely still have issues. I do believe I’m a lot better when I avoid sugar and gluten. Ive been following the Claire Weekes method to try and do better with the symptoms and it seems to help when I practice it. I am having a bit of a harder day today anxiety wise. Blahhhh!! Paxil 20mg from 1998-2011 Paxil 40mg from 2011-2012 while experiencing poopout October 2013 quit cold turkey Oct-mid Nov 2013 great window Late November WD nightmare Windows and waves pattern Now: 28 months cold turkey...doing decent learning to deal with the windows/waves pattern fighting it every step of the way. Link to comment
direstraits Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 glad Claire Weekes is helping...maybe I'll check that out. sorry you're having anxiety....you're not alone! xxx 6 minutes ago, coldturkmama said: Ughhh that sucks I’m doing okay it will be 5 years in October i definitely still have issues. I do believe I’m a lot better when I avoid sugar and gluten. Ive been following the Claire Weekes method to try and do better with the symptoms and it seems to help when I practice it. I am having a bit of a harder day today anxiety wise. Blahhhh!! went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Moderator brassmonkey Posted August 10, 2018 Moderator Share Posted August 10, 2018 Hi Direstrits-- have you tried "sunning" your eyes. I find it quite helpful when mine get tight and tired. Keeping your eyes closed all the time look directly into the sun. Let your face relax and feel the heat. There will be a lot of different colors show up but they will calm to an overall red after a few minutes. Look away from the sun and open your eyes. You might be a touch dizzy for a moment or two. There are a lot of detailed instructions on line. I find it very relaxing for the eyes and relaxing in general. I don't do it a lot but it really helps when I need it. Brassmonkey 20 years on Paxil starting at 20mg and working up to 40mg. Sept 2011 started 10% every 6 weeks taper (2.5% every week for 4 weeks then hold for 2 additional weeks), currently at 7.9mg. Oct 2011 CTed 15oz vodka a night, to only drinking 2 beers most nights, totally sober Feb 2013. Since I wrote this I have continued to decrease my dose by 10% every 6 weeks (2.5% every week for 4 weeks and then hold for an additional 2 weeks). I added in an extra 6 week hold when I hit 10mg to let things settle out even more. When I hit 3mgpw it became hard to split the drop into 4 parts so I switched to dropping 1mgpw (pill weight) every week for 3 weeks and then holding for another 3 weeks. The 3 + 3 schedule turned out to be too harsh so I cut back to dropping 1mgpw every 4 weeks which is working better. Final Dose 0.016mg. Current dose 0.000mg 04-15-2017 "It's also important not to become angry, no matter how difficult life is, because you can loose all hope if you can't laugh at yourself and at life in general." Stephen Hawking Link to comment
coldturkmama Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 39 minutes ago, direstraits said: glad Claire Weekes is helping...maybe I'll check that out. sorry you're having anxiety....you're not alone! xxx Yes give it a try, it’s alllll about healing a sensitized nervous system. Paxil 20mg from 1998-2011 Paxil 40mg from 2011-2012 while experiencing poopout October 2013 quit cold turkey Oct-mid Nov 2013 great window Late November WD nightmare Windows and waves pattern Now: 28 months cold turkey...doing decent learning to deal with the windows/waves pattern fighting it every step of the way. Link to comment
direstraits Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 4 hours ago, brassmonkey said: Hi Direstrits-- have you tried "sunning" your eyes. I find it quite helpful when mine get tight and tired. Keeping your eyes closed all the time look directly into the sun. Let your face relax and feel the heat. There will be a lot of different colors show up but they will calm to an overall red after a few minutes. Look away from the sun and open your eyes. You might be a touch dizzy for a moment or two. There are a lot of detailed instructions on line. I find it very relaxing for the eyes and relaxing in general. I don't do it a lot but it really helps when I need it. Brassmonkey hmm,never heard of that but I'll try it,thanks brassmonkey. xx went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus manymoretodays Posted August 12, 2018 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted August 12, 2018 (((())))) Hi Dire, hugs and butterfly wings. I think I saw something about the beach and grandkids and Luv2knit is back around and posting! Yay. Love, peace, healing, and growth, mmt Late 2023- gone to emeritus status, inactive, don't @ me, I can check who I've posted on, and I'm not really here like I used to be......thanks. Started with psycho meds/psychiatric care circa 1988. In retrospect, and on contemplation, situational overwhelm. Rounding up to 30 years of medications(30 medication trials, poly-pharmacy maximum was 3 at one time). 5/28/2015-off Adderal salts 2.5mg. (I had been on that since hospital 10/2014) 12/2015---just holding, holding, holding, with trileptal/oxcarb at 75 mg. 1/2 tab at hs. My last psycho med ever! Tapered @ 10% every 4 weeks, sometimes 2 weeks to 2016 Dec 16, medication free!! Longer signature post here, with current supplements. Herb and alcohol free since 5/15/2016. And.....I quit smoking 11/2021. Lapsed. Redo of quit smoking 9/28/2022. Can you say Hallelujah?(took me long enough)💜 None of my posts are intended as medical advice. Please discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical provider. My success story: Blue skies ahead, clear sailing Link to comment
Mentor Happy2Heal Posted August 12, 2018 Mentor Share Posted August 12, 2018 just popping in to say hi DS thanks for posting on my thread sure wish things were better for you, this is such a long journey. I cherish every little bit of improvement, but as i am finding out today, I am not above whining when things get bad Brass's suggestion sounds interesting, I may try that too PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME PRIVATE MESSAGES, thank you. pysch med history: 1974 @ age 18 to Oct 2017 (approx 43 yrs total) Drug list: stelazine, haldol, elavil, lithium, zoloft, celexa, lexapro(doses as high as 40mgs), klonopin, ambien, seroquel(high doses), depakote, zyprexa, lamictal- plus brief trials of dozens of other psych meds over the years started lexapro 2002, dose varied from 20mgs to 40mgs. First attempt to get off it was 2007- WD symptoms were mistaken for "relapse". 2013 too fast taper down to 5mg but WD forced me back to 20mgs June of 2105, tapered again too rapidly to 2.5mgs by Dec 2015. Found SA, held at 2.5 mgs til May 2016 when I foolishly "jumped off". felt ok until Sept, then acute WD hit!! reinstated at 0.3mgs in Oct. 2106 Tapered off to zero by Oct. 2017 Doing very well. Nov. 2018 feel 95% healed, age 63 Jan. 2020 feel 100% healed, peaceful and content PRESENT DAYS: Loving life! ❤️ with all it's ups and downs Link to comment
direstraits Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 4 hours ago, manymoretodays said: (((())))) Hi Dire, hugs and butterfly wings. I think I saw something about the beach and grandkids and Luv2knit is back around and posting! Yay. Love, peace, healing, and growth, mmt great to hear from you,mmt!! I love butterflies...haven't been to the beach as much as I'd hoped this summer but it's not over yet.😁 had my grandson over Friday night,we always have fun together....keeps me on my toes! yeah,it's nice to see an "old-timer" back here,I've missed her. anyway,it's sad to see so many coming on here every day, but you're doing a great job helping them. you've come a long way,mmt….proud of you. big hugs,ds xx went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
direstraits Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Happy2Heal said: just popping in to say hi DS thanks for posting on my thread sure wish things were better for you, this is such a long journey. I cherish every little bit of improvement, but as i am finding out today, I am not above whining when things get bad Brass's suggestion sounds interesting, I may try that too Hi,h2h thanks for visiting....we all deserve to whine now and then. I still think I'm heading in the right direction but last night was scary as hell,I woke up feeling like I couldn't catch my breath,my husband was trying to calm me down and holding my hand...anxiety I guess? anyway,today not too bad,thankfully. hope you feel better soon. xx went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus manymoretodays Posted August 12, 2018 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) You are sweet. Honestly.......there are very few places else for people to go with this stuff.........harm reduction tapering and education around these medications........not to mention support. It IS sad and sometimes now........harder to be around suffering. This too will pass I presume. I take breaks. Are you feeling well versed in your recovery lately? Could you use a here comes the sun symbol? You generally seem to be in a good place now with it all. You are right........we all are grieving at some point in our lives......and it's ongoing.........ebbs and flows. We learn to carry it well and those lost in our hearts. Not just because you complimented me 😻 but because you haven't caved, and have stayed off the medications now since 2014!!!!! I'm just trying to stay out of the smokey air today(from nearby wildfires)........but oh........what I wouldn't give about now for an ocean beach(without the crowds). Here's hoping for some fall or spring travel. I've got some reservoirs, rivers, and streams and the like anyway....... I'll check on back later or manana. Yay for little kids.......glad you are getting some time in........yah, I know........they are a handful if you are doing 24/7 with them. Smart, wise, and very cute little buggars though........THEY are going to change this world!!!!!! I am counting on them. Love, peace, healing, and growth, mmt p.s. proud of you too Dire. 🖤 Edited August 12, 2018 by manymoretodays Late 2023- gone to emeritus status, inactive, don't @ me, I can check who I've posted on, and I'm not really here like I used to be......thanks. Started with psycho meds/psychiatric care circa 1988. In retrospect, and on contemplation, situational overwhelm. Rounding up to 30 years of medications(30 medication trials, poly-pharmacy maximum was 3 at one time). 5/28/2015-off Adderal salts 2.5mg. (I had been on that since hospital 10/2014) 12/2015---just holding, holding, holding, with trileptal/oxcarb at 75 mg. 1/2 tab at hs. My last psycho med ever! Tapered @ 10% every 4 weeks, sometimes 2 weeks to 2016 Dec 16, medication free!! Longer signature post here, with current supplements. Herb and alcohol free since 5/15/2016. And.....I quit smoking 11/2021. Lapsed. Redo of quit smoking 9/28/2022. Can you say Hallelujah?(took me long enough)💜 None of my posts are intended as medical advice. Please discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical provider. My success story: Blue skies ahead, clear sailing Link to comment
direstraits Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 7 minutes ago, manymoretodays said: Are you feeling well versed in your recovery lately? Could you use a here comes the sun symbol? oh boy,I have to think about that one,don't wanna jinx myself but I'll get back to you on that. sorry to hear you're near the wildfires...so heartbreaking out west...we've had too much rain,wish we could send some out there.😧 take good care of yourself. love,ds xx went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Carmie Posted August 19, 2018 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted August 19, 2018 Hi Direstraits, How are you doing? How are your eye problems? Have they settled any? I hope so. Thanks so much for checking in with me, it was much appreciated. Sending hugs🤗 Seroquel. 2019:➡️ From 7.25mg to 5.80mg✔️ 2020➡️From 5.60 to 4.80✔️ 2021➡️From 4.60 to 4.0✔️ 2022➡️From 3.95 to 3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️ 2024➡️Jan15=3.20✔️ Feb19=3.15✔️ March26=3.10✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor. Link to comment
direstraits Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 Hi, @Carmie thanks for asking..eyes still driving me crazy...we drove down to the shore Wed. but I was feeling so awful couldn't enjoy it,was having obsessive thoughts about the past and just started crying and we had to go home.😢 anyway,doing better the last few days,went to dinner last night ….weather's been awful this summer,ready for fall. glad you enjoyed your holiday.sounded lovely. hugs,ds went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
coldturkmama Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 1 hour ago, direstraits said: Hi, @Carmie thanks for asking..eyes still driving me crazy...we drove down to the shore Wed. but I was feeling so awful couldn't enjoy it,was having obsessive thoughts about the past and just started crying and we had to go home.😢 anyway,doing better the last few days,went to dinner last night ….weather's been awful this summer,ready for fall. glad you enjoyed your holiday.sounded lovely. hugs,ds Hope you’re feeling a bit better! ive has some hard days again...fake UTI symptoms and anxiety etc so annoying! its got to go someday! Paxil 20mg from 1998-2011 Paxil 40mg from 2011-2012 while experiencing poopout October 2013 quit cold turkey Oct-mid Nov 2013 great window Late November WD nightmare Windows and waves pattern Now: 28 months cold turkey...doing decent learning to deal with the windows/waves pattern fighting it every step of the way. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Carmie Posted August 20, 2018 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted August 20, 2018 11 hours ago, direstraits said: Hi, @Carmie thanks for asking..eyes still driving me crazy...we drove down to the shore Wed. but I was feeling so awful couldn't enjoy it,was having obsessive thoughts about the past and just started crying and we had to go home.😢 anyway,doing better the last few days,went to dinner last night ….weather's been awful this summer,ready for fall. glad you enjoyed your holiday.sounded lovely. hugs,ds Hi Direstraits, Im so sorry that your eyes are still giving you problems. It’s good to cry sometimes, a bit of a release, though sadly it doesn’t fix anything. I’ve shed many tears. We can just take each moment as it comes. Yes, holiday was nice. I loved the boat ride on the canal, I really didn’t want to get off the boat. Loved having beautiful pools as well. Glad you’ve had a few good days, hope you have many more💚 Seroquel. 2019:➡️ From 7.25mg to 5.80mg✔️ 2020➡️From 5.60 to 4.80✔️ 2021➡️From 4.60 to 4.0✔️ 2022➡️From 3.95 to 3.55✔️2023➡️ Jan 26=3.50✔️March 17=3.45✔️ June12=3.40✔️ July30=3.35✔️ Sep14=3.30✔️ Oct31=3.25✔️ 2024➡️Jan15=3.20✔️ Feb19=3.15✔️ March26=3.10✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor. Link to comment
direstraits Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 11 hours ago, coldturkmama said: Hope you’re feeling a bit better! ive has some hard days again...fake UTI symptoms and anxiety etc so annoying! its got to go someday! Hi mama,this morning was awful,anxiety through the roof,yesterday it wasn't there when I woke up..I'll never figure this out. yes,that day can't come soon enough! thanks for visiting. xx went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
direstraits Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Carmie said: Hi Direstraits, Im so sorry that your eyes are still giving you problems. It’s good to cry sometimes, a bit of a release, though sadly it doesn’t fix anything. I’ve shed many tears. We can just take each moment as it comes. Yes, holiday was nice. I loved the boat ride on the canal, I really didn’t want to get off the boat. Loved having beautiful pools as well. Glad you’ve had a few good days, hope you have many more💚 thanks,Carmie hope you're doing well. xx went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
direstraits Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 had a cocktail with my dinner Sat. night and woke up Sun. with no anxiety...maybe I should start drinking...I feel so desperate sometimes. went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
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