Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome | Medications, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
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Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome (ADS) is a condition caused by the abrupt cessation or reduction of an antidepressant medication. Abruptly stopping or reducing the dose of an antidepressant medication can cause a variety of signs and symptoms, which we discuss in this lesson. We also discuss the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
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@MjFanOfHeaven Жыл бұрын
the brain zaps are the worst, they drove me crazy. i also had some very bad blurry vision… i wholeheartedly respect everyone who takes the courage to both start and come off these meds. it’s a journey.
@SimV239 Жыл бұрын
Are you off meds?
@MjFanOfHeaven Жыл бұрын
@@SimV239 yes, for over a year now and thankfully no need to restart them!
@babluha279 Жыл бұрын
How long it was to symptoms go away from your body?
@blakebronte1544 Жыл бұрын
My close friend took months painstakingly, ever so gradually, coming of Duloxetine with horrible sensations. Then, after just over a month totally ( he thought) clean, because of an unbearable living hell/nightmare he had to resume his medication. It was SO insufferable and he fells he failed trying to rid himself of this poison. He seems to be managing on 30mg where before he was taking, for many years, 60mg. He now has Atrial Fibrillation and I wonder if that is, in anyway, a result of trying to come of his antidepressant: Duloxetine, which, by the way, I hear is the worst to try and stop. There seems to be toxins everywhere: in the air, water, food, and medications. The whole world seems contaminated in more than one way…with words and advertisements too. The list goes on. The Covid jab and excess deaths + severe injuries! Evil is among us sugarcoating its poison ☠️.
@veronicagorosito187 Жыл бұрын
I'm having brain zaps since a week after lowering dose of paroxetine. Scary thing....
@saradunlap6374 2 жыл бұрын
I'm currently withdrawing. I'm being dropped from 120mg to 20mg by a Dr. I told him I had all of these symptoms and he told me it was all in my head. I feel so validated now.
@sebostruthis 2 жыл бұрын
Get a new doctor
@houdach4607 Жыл бұрын
Mine told me i am exagerrating
@maneskinnnnn7190 Жыл бұрын
@@houdach4607 withdrawal symptoms are well known by most doctors
@beakamon Жыл бұрын
Doctors aren't good anymore.
@scotscub76 Жыл бұрын
New doctor needed immediately. That is a huge dangerous drop. Best is 10% of current dose a month at the very most.
@amandavan55 2 жыл бұрын
I landed up in hospital for a week with the worst vertigo condition! No doctor made the connection. A fortune was spent on MRIs and different tests that led to no answers. When I got home, I started doing my own research and came to this conclusion! The symptoms carried on for three months. I will never touch an anti-depressant again! I've changed my life style. I exercise, eat healthily and keep my head occupied with positive thoughts.
@stevengerrard7610 2 жыл бұрын
did this happen when you stopped antidepressants or while taking them?
@amandavan55 2 жыл бұрын
@@stevengerrard7610 This happened while I was weaning myself slowly of an SSRI antidepressant i.e. Aropax.
@alexandra2535 2 жыл бұрын
Take care, having the same symptoms right now after one week of complete wean-off
@SimV239 2 жыл бұрын
I’m going through it right now.. came off paroxetine after 7 months, it’s awful to say the least! As you said vertigo is the worst, along with nausea! Day 7 since stopping, I feel a little better & it’s still progress.. I don’t feel my 100%, when I went to see a psychiatrist with my symptoms, he said, he can’t tell, the symptoms from my actual anxiety/depression, he wanted me to go back on full dose, I just moved to a different country & saw a new doctor, while my original doc weaned me off paroxetine, he never warned me of withdrawal symptoms, forget preparing me for it.. with the new doctor, he wants me to go on my full dose, if the symptoms didn’t resolve in 5 days! I was devastated, there’s not a single doctor, who gives you the whole story.. they all somehow want you to stay on medications forever, they’ll also have you believe, that’s the only way! I’m determined to get off it, because I know, I don’t want to get used to it & take it for many years & then end up with manic depression, when I’m older & can’t come off medications! Also, I always do my research.. that’s something my anxiety makes me do.. but my doctors hate it when I’ve googled something
@SimV239 2 жыл бұрын
@@alexandra2535 how long were you on meds?
@fit-theology3332 Жыл бұрын
You left out two of the most important withdrawal symptoms: severe depression and anxiety
@Angiebee. 2 жыл бұрын
Im so pissed off I never knew things like this would happen 😡 like I don’t enjoy taking medication in the first place so for this to happen. Literally a nightmare. I’m glad I’m not alone though. I keep getting scared that I’ll die from brain zaps
@as582 2 жыл бұрын
I feel your pain, I too knew nothing about discontinuation syndrome. I came off my SSRI slowly and under Dr's care - yet, 2 days after my last dose I went into a downward spiral that lasted 3months. It was the most horrendous time of my life - the symptoms were so chronic that after 3months my Dr and I agreed that I would start the meds again. More information to patients is needed - this is way more common than reported and for many it lasts way longer than the average given. More research is needed too. A painful and debilitating experience!!
@Angiebee. 2 жыл бұрын
@@as582 see that’s what makes me so angry I’d that they’ll just let use suffer like this because the rather have us stuck on meds for money than to get better and stay off them
@EC-yd9yv 2 жыл бұрын
A definite nightmare...I survived but took years. In retrospect, I wld have looked into having med compounded, liquid form to go off med as slow as need. Also I find it's def worth looking up, research withdrawal info online , BEFORE taking ANY meds. . Best of luck. 💙🙏
@Angiebee. 2 жыл бұрын
@@EC-yd9yv i started taking vitamins for the nervous system and it helped a ton. They didn’t go away completely but they did go away enough for them to not be as noticeable or strong. I ended up switching to Prozac and asked about the withdrawal process. Thank god it’s working great for me so far. Lexapro was AWFUL
@joyfulone1816 2 жыл бұрын
Magnesium citrate, with vit D3 helps the brain zapping, tremors, panic etc.. So does good essential oil of lavender. Carry it in a roll-on and use it all day. Magnesium oil spray helps me sleep, and with the creepy crawlies like restless legs and doctors would rather give out benzos to addicts for that than tell us to use the spray. Get it online. IT'S WHY WE CRAVE CHOCOLATE!!!!!
@georginaheffernan5743 2 жыл бұрын
I reduced very slowly and literally no side effects. Feel calm and relaxed and it's so good to be able to occasionally cry...feeling like a robot is no fun.
@mike20855 2 жыл бұрын
you're completely off it? for how long? ive been at the lowest dose for 2 months now (25mg). will probably wait another 2 before stopping. don't want to rush it
@dorismcveigh1164 2 жыл бұрын
How long did it take you to wean yourself off the drug,and which were you on? I have been weaning myself since dec.2021 from celexa. I started on 20 mg.and now am taking 2 and half mg.and started to have withdrawals,unbearable flu like symptoms,body pain headaches.I am taking Tylenol,but I’m thinking is not good over extensive use. Would appreciate a response🙏🏼♥️
@briank1263 Жыл бұрын
I've literally been crying at the smallest amount of emotion stimulation since I got off. I I literally cried during a song in a commercial.
@hhp2932 23 күн бұрын
I guess you were not on it long and your dose was low.
@generichuman2044 Жыл бұрын
Reading these comments has made me feel so lucky to have a good GP. I started on meds 10 days ago. My initial appointment was over the phone but my doctor was actually worried and wanted to speak face to face. He suggested a therapy referral and medication. Before doing the prescription he warned me of the common side effects and what may happen if I suddenly stop taking the meds. Was the best experience I've had with a doctor in a long time
@montesa9136 Жыл бұрын
Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome Certainly is not always due to an Abrupt drop in dose. Many people have slowly tapered over many years & still end up in severe withdrawal
@maneskinnnnn7190 Жыл бұрын
I stopped mine suddenly, went from 40mg to nothing, withdrawal symptoms lasted about 2 weeks now I feel better than ever
@montesa9136 Жыл бұрын
@@maneskinnnnn7190 @Maneskinnnn - You forgot to mention how long you were on the drugs. Not everyone experiences severe WD, but at least half do
@-pp5424 Жыл бұрын
@@maneskinnnnn7190 hey did u have dry mouth that time and am paniking coz of my dry mouth
@k7l3rworkman97 10 ай бұрын
@@-pp5424I keep triggering myself into panic attacks because of my symptoms. It’s really not ok 😣 but I have hope that I haven’t been on them long Enough to cause permanent damage. Dr said my genes are strong and almost resist the medication, so I’m hoping coming Off (tapering) will be overall Helpful
@susanmorgan4151 10 ай бұрын
Exactly right!
@huntersthompson4075 Жыл бұрын
This makes so much sense. I've been on Venlafaxine since 2019 and couldn't figure out why I was feeling majorly off after my doctor switched my medication. Good stuff!
@Mixedia 2 жыл бұрын
Love the way he says "at least 4-6 weeks" like that's a long time and here's me soon to be celebrating my 10year anniversary of being on SSRI's, been on the top dose of sertraline for as long as I can remember
@mike20855 2 жыл бұрын
what dose? i have been on it for over 10 years and have been on 100mg for the past several years.. been tapering off over the past year and I've been at 25mg for 2 months
@Mixedia 2 жыл бұрын
@@mike20855 I'm on 200mg and have been for a LONG time!! Tried tapering off last year down to 150mg and within a week I was crying on a daily basis, panic attacking, and just generally was very unwell. Noped all the way back to my GP to go back to 200mg again!
@joeldecoster8816 2 жыл бұрын
FFS, i CAN ONLY WARN YOU PEOPLE. DEPRESSION CAN BE HELPED WITH DDIET AND EXCERCISE, BUT NO PILL CAN MEN DTHE HEARTBREACHE OF LOSING A LOVED ONE, OR THE REALITY F ILLNESS. FML
@SuperCody888 2 жыл бұрын
Hows your sex drive, motivation, any weight gain? Sure your depression is gone, but what about your ability to feel other emotions, do you feel like yourself, or a numb drugged out zombie all the time? Im assuming after 10 years its probably the norm for you.
@thealchemist5761 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not trying to get stuck taking something that I have to take daily for an indefinite amount of time. This is the reason they prescribe this stuff instead of benzos cause you get stuck on them and it's constant cash for them.
@decwhite2080 Жыл бұрын
Our doctors give us this medication to help us and when we try to come off it we feel like a drug addict who’s been violated
@Devorshe Жыл бұрын
No honestly
@MeghenFarley Ай бұрын
Lol they aren't trying to help
@borleyboo5613 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been on Venlafaxine since 2007. I’ve run out of meds before and had all these symptoms. Brain zaps, crying, nightmares and fearing someone creeping up the stairs. Ugh, awful. Now, I’ve halved my dose and I’m fine up to now.
@jorgemallory1762 2 жыл бұрын
I'm on Vanlafaxine as well- has the symptoms Ever went down?
@Iarisap Жыл бұрын
@@jorgemallory1762 I’m curious too. I am also taking Venlafaxine …
@maneskinnnnn7190 Жыл бұрын
@@jorgemallory1762 they are withdrawal symptoms if you miss a dose, they disappear when you start taking them again. I stopped my meds and feel 100x better mentally, all my depressing suicidal obsessive thoughts have gone, all along I thought it was me, but it was the meds doing it to me. I was on them for too long, they messed me up,. doctors prescribe meds too quick cos its the easiest way less effort and more money for them. since I went off my meds I feel like I've woke up from a nightmare and a fog has lifted, I was on them for 10 years
@user-lr5uu2zl6p Жыл бұрын
@@maneskinnnnn7190 So how long do your withdrawal symptoms last? I was on them for almost 8 years, I'm off of them 2 years now but still feel not ok! Exhausted most of the time and i have sleep disturbance.
@maneskinnnnn7190 Жыл бұрын
@@user-lr5uu2zl6p I stopped mine cold turkey 3 weeks ago, had withdrawal symptoms for about 2 weeks (nausea, cold and flu symptoms , fatigue, now I feel great ,
@theairy175 2 жыл бұрын
I wish my doctor had mentioned this being a strong possibility, they just gave me a two week taper period and I’ve been feeling most of these symptoms, I hope it won’t last much longer
@renniquesings7782 2 жыл бұрын
Been off them for 9 days now and having such bad symptoms of withdrawal
@billc3114 2 жыл бұрын
Klonopin helps me come off paxil. I was on 80mg at one point, way above 40mg
@billc3114 2 жыл бұрын
@@renniquesings7782 there's a good chance you're going to need something to help you down. With that I can feel better in a week. Without it, IDK. Paxil is the hardest SSRI to get off of.
@renniquesings7782 2 жыл бұрын
@@billc3114 I’m coming onto 6 weeks still taking nothing. Getting better still having panic attacks while driving
@billc3114 2 жыл бұрын
@@renniquesings7782 Klonopin is the best thing for that. As needed or regularly, if panic disorder.
@Trifilaki 2 жыл бұрын
I had this badly. It was awful, I was ill for weeks. That wasn't even a complete stop of the meds, it was a reduction of the dose. It was terrifying.
@dorismcveigh1164 2 жыл бұрын
How are you now,please answer as I am weaning myself off now ,from 20 to 10 to 5to 2 and a half mg.and having symptoms like the flu with extreme body aches,and I am taking Tylenol for the pain.This is from dec.last yr that I started the weaning off celexa.
@Trifilaki 2 жыл бұрын
It took a couple of months to settle down for me, then I was fine. That was only one stage of reduction. As for how I am now, I'm on double my original dose the to an accident that nearly killed me and gave me temporary brain damage. I am not currently thinking of reducing my dose again.
@astraldrifter 2 жыл бұрын
@@Trifilaki oh man i just lost all my hope ☹️
@Trifilaki 2 жыл бұрын
@@astraldrifter Take it slower than I did. That was my mistake. Trying to cut down too fast. As for now being on double my original dose, that was due to injury and emotional trauma, not because of cutting down. I was stable on the half dose for tears.
@Ronika_singh Жыл бұрын
Same happem with me i reduced to half . And now i feeling fever symptoms but i don't have it
@LD-zi7gs 2 жыл бұрын
I've been on an ssri for most of my adult life. and ADS is why I have been reducing super slowly...like for the past 5 years. If I go too quickly the symptoms are a nightmare and sometimes I feel like I will be on this tapering train forever.
@rustymullins6623 Жыл бұрын
I’m 59 years old…just had a heart attack a week ago…that’s nothing…I was also at the same time trying to get off Effexor…after using it 25 years …heavy usage…this is the biggest nightmare I’ve ever experienced in my life!..I don’t even have the words to express the darkness suicidal thoughts and epilepsy type siezures…I’m even afraid if the dark now!.panic attacks that come from no where…please ..please…see your doctor before even missing the first dose..
@Bronkeykong Жыл бұрын
I forgot to take my meds while on vacation and was so confused because some of my family was sick. I went to an urgent care to take a Covid and flu test and came back negative, I wish I would’ve known about this!
@morticiaheisenberg9679 Жыл бұрын
I was given Effexor for fibromyalgia, it saved my life at the time. It made almost all my issues go away. Over the years, of course, I had to keep raising the dose. Until I maxed out, and it wasn't working anymore. New Doctor switched me to Cymbalta which made me feel absolutely horrible. I was only on that for 6 weeks, up to 60mg. I couldn't continue with that. Then i was tapering off Cymbalta, i stopped 3 days ago and am the sickest that I have ever felt. This is really difficult to get through. Then having all the fibromyalgia pain back too, absolutely sucks ass. If you are on any of this poison, good luck. If you have never taken it, then please never start.
@WhydoIsuddenlyhaveahandle 20 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story
@TheHiddenRealities 2 жыл бұрын
Long story short, my local pharmacy wouldn't fill my Fluvoxamine (one the highest risk medications for ADS) for 6+ days due to being "behind by 200 patients and their scripts." I have been in physical and mental hell since then. Finally got my meds filled after transferring it all to a different pharmacy. I called the first pharmacy and was on hold for hours every day trying to get my antidepressants (not a controlled substance mind you, and I was very polite and calm during all interactions with staff etcetera). I went in person twice and waited in line to speak to a human being, and explained how dangerous this is for me and that I need to be able to function right now since both of my children (one of whom is only 11 months old and has been in hospital for a respiratory virus that's going around) are sick and need me to be 100%. The tech said there's nothing that can be done. They're understaffed and behind. Is there any legal precedent for me to take action against the corporation/pharmacy itself for negligence or something of the like? I've never sued anyone in my life and I am not a Karen but this has seriously affected me, my health, and my family, and continues to still cause me physical and mental harm. On my medication my depression is very well controlled at the same dose and frequency I've been on for years. Haven't had a major or even minor depressive episode in years until this happened, and the timing could not POSSIBLY have been worse. On meds again now thanks to Wal-Mart pharmacy, but the aftereffects physically are still quite severe and my mood has not yet completely leveled back to normal. I'm very upset at the original pharmacy's complete breakdown in communication and failure to act. If they had just been honest and said they were behind and likely unable to fill on time or at all on the first day, I could have filled it elsewhere and been fine, instead of begging for help and being on hold and sick as a dog for a week+ with these still lingering issues. Thoughts? Thanks everyone.
@hughmen 2 жыл бұрын
What happened?
@donnagelina8548 2 жыл бұрын
It's unacceptable for a pharmacy to be unable to fill a valid prescription for 6 days. What pharmacy was this? Were they out of stock or just behind on orders? I'd talk to my doctor/therapist for one. I don't know about legal action or if it would be possible but this sure sounds inane to me.
@irenemax3574 2 жыл бұрын
Isn’t that special! Nice kind Wal-Mart to the rescue! It sounds like the first pharmacy is not a corporate giant and probably had a high percentage of staff either sick themselves or in forced isolation because a family member was sick. (Note that I’m commenting only because you asked for thoughts.) I believe it would be cruel to sue a pharmacy for something over which they likely had no control.
@thomascoulson9351 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. Literally exactly what I’ve been through and I live in the uk. Thanks again. Good luck.😀👍
@kelseycleary9759 2 жыл бұрын
Also, some people suggest skipping a day every week or so for a month or 2 so you can have a backup stockpile. I don't recommend doing this if your medication has a short half-life though. I personally suggest making sure your refills overlap a few days, leave the last few pills in your previous refill untouched and open the new bottle, that way you have about 4 or 5 pills left over for emergencies.
@nausheenshah1628 Күн бұрын
I left the medicine today I hope and pray to Allah pak to keep all of us safe please guys keep me in your prayers
@7Tiffany Жыл бұрын
I wish I would have known all of this beforehand. Thanks for the info.
@Mr.PDF_File Жыл бұрын
I've had these cases multiple times since age 15. I'm now 28. I'm very sceptical of anti depressants by now. The reward only partially works and the risk is there forever when on them. I've found I'm a total wreck moving away from one of these meds. I hope there will be better and more user friendly treatments in the near future
@Pusfilth 4 ай бұрын
there are better treatments and they aren't medications
@Justlikemagic96 3 ай бұрын
@@Pusfilthwhat are they
@Pusfilth 3 ай бұрын
@@Justlikemagic96 nutrition breathwork exercise improving sleep
@popeyesmith1642 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I was on 75mg venafalaxine for 3 years. I'm day 3 of tapering to 37.5mg. My head feels a little weird with long durstion of heartburn, but other then that it's going well so far. I guess the biggest challenge is not thinking about withdrawal symptoms because thinking about having them can be the cause of them.
@k7l3rworkman97 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for saying it. I’m on 75mg and Just had it reduced to the 37.5 today. Im terrified, but trying to stay positive and headstrong. Thank you for sharing
@jordy8215 2 жыл бұрын
I'm currently going through this. However I cannot be restarted on original drug and must continue with new one. Unfortunately venlafaxine was the stopped drug. I was on the highest dose for 12 months + you video has been very helpful and educational thank you.
@KishBish 2 жыл бұрын
Experienced this way back in the 90s.. I spent almost an entire college summer balled up in bed coming off of Zoloft.. even a very slow taper left me dizzy, shivering, zaps in my brain and all through my body.. THE WORST!!! but once it was over, I felt SO MUCH BETTER!!! SSRIs are not for everyone! never EVER again!!!
@palomaarras6943 2 жыл бұрын
how many days did you felt that way?
@KishBish 2 жыл бұрын
@@palomaarras6943 it was REALLY bad for a good 2 months.. I stayed in bed most days.. after that subsided, it would come and go for months until it finally stopped happening sometime that next year.. it took FOREVER for the drug to leave my body, and that is why I will NEVER take any antidepressants again..
@KishBish 2 жыл бұрын
*DISCLAIMER* I don't mean to discourage anyone who feels the need to take medicine in order to deal with a current health crisis.. I am just sharing information about negative effects I experienced that I wish I had known about before taking them.. I have since discovered healthier ways to manage my health, but I know what it's like to be pressured by professionals to try medication as an "easy" fix.. always be your own health advocate!
@shroomuae 2 жыл бұрын
@@KishBish i’ve been off zoloft for around 8.5 months now and still thru it. What things help with withdrawals?
@KishBish 2 жыл бұрын
@@shroomuae honestly, nothing helped much besides time.. I was on a very small dose of Klonopin which helped me rest some, but it didn't help the zaps at all.. those come with potential addiction/withdrawal issues too, so I didn't take much.. that was back in the 90s, so there may be more options available now to help you.. especially now that doctors acknowledge it's an actual problem.. I just had to suffer and wait it out and it was hell!! sorry you're going through it.. hang in there!
@mike20855 2 жыл бұрын
i had looked at videos like this when i was starting to taper off. i tapered off VERY slowly. didn't want to rush n experience withdrawal symptoms. i went from 100mg down to 25mg for several months at each dosage. i did 25mg for 5 months and last week started taking it every other day. will do this for probably a month and then stop. so far I've had zero symptoms and feel great. wanted to share my positive experience so that it might give others hope. take your time dont rush it. better to take 2yrs n be off than rush it and have horrible withdrawals and start over
@louiseconquer8744 2 жыл бұрын
Had all of these!
@joyfulone1816 2 жыл бұрын
Sad for all of us. Been on psychiatric drugs since i was 18 for severe childhood trauma. Now at 60 I've spent the last 5 years getting off of all the drugs i've been left on. These drugs were never approved for long-term use. It was unethical imo for the plethora of psychiatrists i saw over 35 years to have not only continued to prescribe them, but to experiment with "stacking" while my brain battled with the myriad of side effects of everything from antipsychotics to seizure medications. And i was failing a child in the process. None of my prescribers ever asked about the long-term effects on my body, my child, my lack of processing my trauma (because i was a zombie) and lack of forward progress. No evaluations were done. Only prescribing and represcribing. And being damaged and lacking any advocacy i lacked autonomy and obediently did whatever the current prescriber dreamed up for me to psyche out on for the next 4-8 weeks before tweaking the cocktail again. I thought these people were saving my life! They were STEALING IT! Looking into the origins of psychiatric treatment really did it for me. Changed my life. Even our doctors have no effing clue about the origins of big pharma. We should all know. Open your eyes. Check out The Truth About Cancer. Org... Get away from your dependency on western medical practice. It keeps you a PATIENT. A cured client is no client at all.
@elsaafox 2 жыл бұрын
1000000%! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@robotaholic Жыл бұрын
I like your slides because they're clear and fit my situation exactly. I had to screen shot them. I'm on day 3 of no duloxetine and the headache in my jaws and ears snd tension in my neck are off the scale. Just have to push through it
@Beepinsqueekin 8 ай бұрын
How are you doing? Did you successfully get off duloxetine? I'm tapering off because I couldn't go cold turkey!
@gigi.sovanny 2 жыл бұрын
I felt like I was really drunk.. it was actually the worst experience ever
@gigi.sovanny 2 жыл бұрын
@Lion King unfortunately I just had to wean to the lowest dosage. My body is too addicted to ever get off them and I don’t want to bc suicidal again
@donnagelina8548 2 жыл бұрын
I've just resigned to being on them for however long I have to because I don't want to go through feeling that terrible again. I used to take benzos and since they're a controlled substance and highly addictive in that I was often tempted to take more than I was supposed to, I got in a cycle of being short of medication and then going through withdrawal. At least with Effexor there's no temptation or reason to take more than one pill (for me because I am a recovering addict) and the doctors are happy to prescribe it.
@jackied197 2 жыл бұрын
I got off of mine 5 days ago and I’ve been feeling like I’m walking around drunk all day the past two days.
@oklol1755 2 жыл бұрын
@@jackied197 I got off mine like four days ago and I feel hung over everyday. It eases at night. I take Valium to help with the anxiety but idk if that’s a good idea.
@oklol1755 2 жыл бұрын
@@jackied197 have the withdrawals subsided?
@7eMiLi7 2 жыл бұрын
was on venlafaxine before switching to duloxetine. i would start to get this as short as like 3-4 hours after i miss a dose, was horrible, although i think of it more as withdrawals
@colleenlovesbolan Жыл бұрын
Withdrawals is exactly what it is. They make up these fancy names as they go along!
@rebeccamomof4 11 ай бұрын
Thanks! You confirmed my guess for why I feel so terrible. I feel like I am in withdrawal. I keep not taking my medicine for one reason or another. I was wondering if I should get back on my meds, or continue to skip them until the nausea goes away. Now I'm sure I need to take them if I want to feel better.
@as582 2 жыл бұрын
I came off my SSRI slowly and under Dr's care - yet, 2 days after my last dose I went into a downward spiral that lasted 3months. It was the most horrendous time of my life - the symptoms were so chronic that after 3months my Dr and I agreed that I would start the meds again. More information to patients is needed - this is way more common than reported and for many it lasts way longer than the average given. More research is needed too. A painful and debilitating experience!!
@missEvaMarie58 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry that happened to you. Did you eventually get off the SSRI? I'm trying to get off paroxetine. It's horrible.
@as582 2 жыл бұрын
Hi @@missEvaMarie58, I'm really sorry that you're living through this!!! Sadly, no. For me, instead of the symptoms easing off with time, they became increasingly worse. After 3 months I could not bear the emotional and physical pain anymore and decided to go back on the medication (Citalopram). I wish I could have come off the med but I've come to terms with the possibility that I may have to take it for the rest of my life (I may attempt to come off it again in future but aware that may not work out either). However, just because I didn't, doesn't mean it's not possible. Lots and lots of people have been able to and I hope that you are able to!!! However, I guess that I'm also an example of someone that has tried and wasn't able to come off and what life can look like after that great disappointment (I was absolutely heartbroken when I went back on the med): obviously I wish I could have, but I've come to terms with the fact that it didn't work out for me. I have continued to live a life with a full range of human emotions - I can see, taste and feel them all.
@missEvaMarie58 2 жыл бұрын
@@as582 I am so sorry to hear this. How are you doing now that you are back on it? I have been studying about detoxing from SSRI's. There are several you tubs videos about how to detox from them. You do need to suppliment with amino acids like GABA, glycine, taurine, tryptophan. You need extra magnesium, melatonin, vitamin c, L-Lysine, coenzyme Q10, omega 3, vitamin B's. A good multi vitamine (which I am still trying to find) And you need probiotics and digestive enzymes. Meditation and movement of your body. Did your doctor help you with these suppliments while you were weaning? Mine wasn't so I started doing the looking myself and am trying my best to heal myself. I pray that I am successful. I'll pray for you too. You're body isn't lacking the drug, it's lacking nutrients. I truly believe. Bless you friend 🪴. Let me hear how you are doing.
@as582 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much@@missEvaMarie58 ☺️. To be honest I don't think my Dr knew how to handle my case ... she kept telling me she'd never seen anything like it. At one point she offered me valium and I'm so grateful I refused as you don't want to go from SSRIs to Benzodiazepines (another group of drugs that are a nightmare to come off). Once I went back on the med it took a few weeks to start to feel better. And now am doing fine. I have a normal life, full of all the things you'd expect. I'm grateful that during that horrid period in my life I was also having counselling, talking therapy didn't help with the physical pain, but it helped me mentally. Have you checked with your Dr that all the supplements you're taking are ok to take with your medication? I know I need to be careful with mine as there are a few things it's not compatible with. All the best, pls do keep i touch and I hope you're on the other side of this experience soon!!!
@missEvaMarie58 2 жыл бұрын
@@as582 I am going to the dr on Friday. This is a new dr for me. I've had a very hard time finding a dr here where I live. I'm going to ask what I should do. I will not take any more drugs if they suggest any. And I got off my anti anxiety drugs already. Only thing I take now is paroxetine (Paxil) and I have eye drops for the glaucoma. I will say that since the withdrawal from the paroxetine, it has changed my vision. The eye doc says to wait till I'm off the SSRI before getting new glasses. I pray and cry everyday that I will feel normal again. i am exhausted. I've been feeling bad for over a year now. 🥲
@bensar17 2 жыл бұрын
I took duloxetine for 2 years after diagnosis of fybromialgia and depression (every other desease has been cut off after many examinations). I was supposed to have this therapy for 6 months, as my original GP said. I am living abroad, and here only psychiatrists can prescribe such meds. Covid came and doctor suggested to keep duloxetine for more. Then, when I asked for suggestion regarding starting to decrease the dose, he made me go off 30 mg cold Turkey on December. I started to feel in a nightmare again with all the possible withdrawals, mentally and physically. Now I am starting a natural/homeopathic therapy prescribed by a valuable doctor in my city, who said that antidepressants and their being cut in a sudden put my body in a high acidosis, so I need to alcalinise it. I hope I will solve all of this.
@suzychocolate7 Жыл бұрын
Can you update about how you feep now? Did it help?
@alisontunny9362 4 ай бұрын
I e been on Amitryptaline 150mgs for 10 years. I reduced it to 25mgs and now have bad insomnia and severe aches and pains like RLS but all over my body. I also want to binge eat like crazy! I hope this resolves soon!
@UncleBuZ 2 жыл бұрын
I got the brain zaps when I moved my eyes left to right.
@KishBish 2 жыл бұрын
omg I remember that sensation 😩
@jackied197 2 жыл бұрын
Mine aren’t zaps but I do feel a weird sensation when I move my eyes. Feels like I get a head rush of dizziness whenever I move them, also like I can kind of hear the movement of my eyes.
@UncleBuZ 2 жыл бұрын
@@jackied197 Your description fits.
@thomascoulson9351 2 жыл бұрын
Jesus, I’ve been having the brain zaps, but didn’t notice it happening when I move my eyes, I’m noticing it now. Thank you for your comment on this.
@mohdo5208 2 жыл бұрын
@@jackied197 this is exactly what I feel right now. I could hear my left eye moving and ringing in my left ear too. It’s so annoying, I’ve been to ENT numerous times and no luck. Do you mind updating me with these symptoms ? Are they still going on? I really need to get rid of it.
@skoochoo5851 7 ай бұрын
I forgot my Lexapro when i went on a 2 week cruise and had AWFUL symptoms - nausea, brain fog, anger, insomnia. I was only taking 5mg (10mg is the lowest prescribed dise) at the time as well, so it was kind of surprising
@Maximus-fq9sk Жыл бұрын
I've been off of these dangerous medications for 16 months now, and still been experiencing severe withdrawal side effects. Impaired balance, vertigo, sudden fatigue, rapid heart beats, brain zaps, even difficulty walking off and on. I don't know how much longer the side effects are going to last, but it's becoming unbearable. There isn't a single doctor I've come across that can help me. They all suggest I go back on SSRI's.
@brendansmyth5053 Жыл бұрын
I’m still recovering after four years protracted acute withdrawal syndrome (paws). It’s crazy journey however improvements happen so slowly. Watch a you tube channel called “The Lovely Grind” with Michael Creedy. He’s helped me through the darkest days of my life. You will slowly improve and no drug from your Doctor will make things better long term.
@Maximus-fq9sk Жыл бұрын
@@brendansmyth5053 Thanks for sharing the info 🙏 I will look into it. I definitely don't want to start taking SSRI's and stay on them for the rest of my life per doctors' suggestions.
@brendansmyth5053 Жыл бұрын
@@Maximus-fq9sk I would also suggest looking into the amazing science around our own endogenous(internal) Cannabinoid System called “The Endocannabinoid System”. Medicating with CBD and THC improves balance and protects the brain after injury. Good luck to you and your family in the future 🙏🏻
@bleepsgonnableep Жыл бұрын
Your comment very appreciated however so discouraging cuz I'm seeing it in everyone who stops paxil. I'm on day 5 and it's so bad. Omg so effing bad 🥺
@KB-vfy478yh Жыл бұрын
Same here. Almost 16 months off and still suffering from withdrawals. I can only hope it gets better eventually. I'm worried about permanent damage.
@tarasteele3677 2 жыл бұрын
So I had to abruptly stop my Lexapro because my husband lost his job. I was fine for about 5 days and then on the 6th day I started freaking out. I had a MAJOR melt down. I was crying, screaming, highly irritable, nauseous, and had a very strong urge to hurt myself. I felt like something had taken over my body. It was absolutely terrifying and scary. The only way to kind of calm myself was to walk. I walked and walked and walked. During my walk I was crying hysterically, and then I was fine. Then I would cry hysterically, and then I was fine. My husband had no idea how to handle it. I was so scared and was such a wreck that when I talked to my psychiatrist the next day I literally made her cry because she felt so bad for me. She gave me a 90 day supply and told me if I don't get my medical insurance back by the time the medication is up, that I should go to the emergency room and have them fill it. I'm terrified that I won't have insurance by then. Please say a prayer for me. I'm so incredibly scared that I'm going to not feel good anymore once my medication is out. I don't want to go back to hating myself and being easily irritated. I love my husband so so much, and I don't want this to ruin our marriage. I wish I was normal like everyone else, and I wish I didn't have to take medication to regulate my mood. I especially wish I could afford health care. It's a shame that people who work hard and pay their taxes have to suffer with mental illness because America is all about the money and big Pharma. I also wanted to mention that my sex drive went WAY HIGH for some reason. I haven't been able to get enough, and I constantly think about it 24/7 even while at work. I literally cannot keep my mind off of it. You may think this isn't really a problem, but it's difficult to concentrate on every day life and normal activities when that's all that I want. My husband doesn't have a problem helping me out with that issue but he is significantly older then me and sometimes needs a break, while I'm over here feening for it like a drug addict. I'm in hyper drive and need it to slow down a tad so I don't break my husband. It may sound like a humble brag, but trust me...it's not. Like I said he's getting older and sometimes our bedroom activities cause him back or leg issues. I'm hoping it won't kill my sex drive when I stop the medication. Taking anti depressants can be so tricky in many ways.
@shymecha Жыл бұрын
I will be praying for you! I hope everything is going better now :(
@PrekshitBhargava-kl8xe Ай бұрын
how long u were on it
@georgie535 3 ай бұрын
This was a very educational video, this video was very educational!
@ChasingDragons420 2 жыл бұрын
Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome wouldn't be a problem if doctors didn't prescribe such insidious drugs.
@charlenecolyn5395 Жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly
@RepentfollowJesus Жыл бұрын
@@charlenecolyn5395paxil...22 years. High blood pressure, liver issues. Tapered. Stopped. Blood pressure went lower than ever after a week. But I'm having other odd symptoms. Including sciatica im not sure is from issues in from Paxil being gone.
@senseisapphire7763 Жыл бұрын
Handing them out like candy, was offered loads and i refused them until i was 18, and i still fucked up taking them, sertraline 100 for a year and stopped coz i thought i actually had aspergers and ive been stuck frozen stuff i meant to do 3 years ago still lingering coz i cant function anymore
@blakebronte1544 Жыл бұрын
@@senseisapphire7763 …Really sorry to hear. Avoid processed foods ( which I believe cause many of our ills and disrupt our body chemistry) and eat fruit and vegetables. Keep hydrated and respire nature. Avoid negativity. Remember, you are unique and special person…sincere Blessings!!!🙏🏻🌟
@jaiiqqo3790 Жыл бұрын
I agree with you. When I went to my doctor and told them I was experiencing anxiety and panic attacks the first thing they did was recommend anti depressents. However, I decided to try Ssri for a few months and it worked for me, with the help of a therapist and life style changes. So I think it also depends on the patient.
@chloejohnson4779 Жыл бұрын
I've run out of my Sertraline and cried from the imbalance and shocks and hypersensitivity. The first few times I was so scared cuz my doctor didn't tell me. In the end I figured it out on my own (slight fear of doctors led to me not going) but I wish I saw this before. I've been on Sertraline and Trazodone for 5+ years and I'm a bit scared to go off because of my experiences
@e-business786 2 жыл бұрын
I tapered off Zoloft for about 6 days then completely stoped and just don’t feel like myself I was on 25 mg for about a little more than a month but I’ve noticed a lot of symptoms the main one is probably derealization and not feeling like I’m myself and having anxiety that I’ll be this way forever but I’m hopeful that it’ll get better it just takes time
@luschsl3938 Жыл бұрын
Has it gotten better?
@Angelcatsun Жыл бұрын
How are you?
@MzDaUgly Жыл бұрын
How are you now?
@e-business786 Жыл бұрын
It does eventually get better, for me It took about 3-4 months to start feeling normal again. I’ve gotten back on anti depressants and then got off again and have been feeling really dissociated but it’s easier to get through it now since I’ve done it before.
@PrekshitBhargava-kl8xe Ай бұрын
@@e-business786how long u were on it
@TheronPatrick Жыл бұрын
Been off paroxetine for about a week now and the headache/nausea is the worst. Did a poor taper in a matter of a few weeks. Wish I had known this info prior to that. Not going back though so gonna do my best to stick it out.
@chanazinger7560 Жыл бұрын
Same. Day six of tapering off paroxetine. Last night was horrible. Nausea, vivid dreams, sweats. Was terrifying.
@kakkakontent Жыл бұрын
I am doing this now. Day 4. Been having horrible nightmares every night, sweats and nausea all day. 🤢👍
@babluha279 Жыл бұрын
How are doing now?
@kareno3230 Жыл бұрын
@Aatamin Omena same here. 3 weeks in and I can't keep going on like this.
@5SkittlesSuper 3 ай бұрын
I’ve used 150mg of Zoloft for over a decade. I could have tapered off of them for a while now as I’ve been doing wonderful. My psychiatrist retired and gave me a 6 month script, telling me to find another provider before I run out. Well I procrastinated and ran out. I figured if I found another provider, it would still take multiple days to weeks to get a script because of scheduling, so I had the great idea to just simply not find another provider and stop taking them. Been slightly nauseous all day every day for about 2 weeks now, very electrified in my arms, but extremely tired all the time. On the upside, I’ve happy cried a few times and that felt great, I don’t think I’ve cried out of happiness for over a decade. Hope withdrawal symptoms stop soon, I feel like a junky
@DanaLaKat 2 жыл бұрын
After developing serotonin syndrome I have been taken off 150mgs of Zoloft and put on Buspar. I am praying that I don’t get any sicker I already feel like I am dying
@daveyy3804 10 ай бұрын
appreciate the video ty
@MsSylvia45 2 ай бұрын
This drug is horrible!! I’ve tried four times to get off it. Been on this dope 30 years and despise it. Miss one day and the side effects are absolutely unbearable
@MXRiderFiftyTwo 2 ай бұрын
I was on meds for 18 years. I went cold turkey 6weeks ago and have all these issues. The flu like symptoms were the worst. At 6-7wks off, im still having diarrhoea, insomnia and itching/scratching body parts trying yo fall asleep. But im doing we enough to never go back on these horrid pills. I replaced the antidepressant with a Nootropic 2 days into going off my meds
@jasmerkapany8549 2 жыл бұрын
I have bad bad nausea. Worst feeling in the world.
@polishlass5067 2 жыл бұрын
I had motion sickness while sitting at my bed
@polishlass5067 2 жыл бұрын
3 yeas taking
@thetinglessasmrtist Жыл бұрын
For real, people are complaining of brain zaps but have they ever experienced debilitating nausea 24/7 (like some pregnant women do)? It's really stressing me out if I have to leave the house because I could vomit at any given moment.
@robc6165 16 күн бұрын
I’ve been dealing with this off and on for the last 15 years. I’ve never been normal since I got off Cymbalta.
@lrwiersum Ай бұрын
Been weighing out the little time release balls. Then the pharmacy switched manufacturers and I’m stumped. The strength of the same weight is different. Long story short, I’m SICK !! This is maddening !!
@gregorybrian 2 жыл бұрын
I tapered off Lexapro very slowly from from July 2020 through February 2021. By the middle of March, my anxiety/depression started creeping back and by October was off-the-charts. Was sleeping about three hours a night, waking up too early.
@irenemax3574 2 жыл бұрын
Dammit man, what happened next?
@gregorybrian 2 жыл бұрын
@@irenemax3574 I got back on it along with some other stuff. Still crawling out from under the rubble.
@erica519 2 жыл бұрын
I can't sleep... my mind is so awake but my body is struggling.
@suzychocolate7 2 жыл бұрын
@@erica519 same. It's been like hell for two months now
@erica519 2 жыл бұрын
@@suzychocolate7 sending you love and hugs.. 💙💙
@insertnamehere5146 4 ай бұрын
10 years on Paroxetine. I reduced from 30mg to 20 mg , no problem. 6 months later 20mg to 10 mg no problem. 6 months later 10mg to zero, a terrible time! I have had to go back to 10mg
@HotRod12667 2 жыл бұрын
They left out brain zaps. The most annoying of the symptoms.
@RanchBlessingsz Жыл бұрын
They are the worst but professionals ignore it because they have no clue what it is. No big deal, just feels like my brain is being electrocuted. Probably making it up, eh doc? Should be fine........
@EmergentSea 2 жыл бұрын
I just started mirtazapine 2 weeks ago. Prior to that I'd been on paroxetine for over a year, which hasn't been helpful btw. I'm not even going through depression but my psychiatrist prescribed it to me. And now I'm going through ADS. I don't even know if I could stat again and tapper paroxetine while taking mirtazapine. Are the two compatible or is the combination dangerous? Because quitting paroxetine just like that is giving me awful symptoms, it keeps getting worse, I'm going crazy. I'm considering quitting mirtazapine as well since I only felt good for a couple of days and I don't feel like I need it anyway. I don't want to have to go through that again when I stop taking it. Wish I was never put on antidepressants in the first place.
@tommayne1927 2 жыл бұрын
Stupid severe headaches from sertraline. 150 down to 50mgs since October. Still suffering
@karayursa 6 ай бұрын
going through a ssri and benzo withdrawal i will took my life forsure
@kailasbarahate Жыл бұрын
Knowledge it may be good or bad always useful. And in digital India ,hope it will be beneficial for Society.
@lauriediorio574 Жыл бұрын
I had my Zoloft given to me in multiple bottles. I forgot to get another bottle so I stopped taking it suddenly by mistake. I take multiple meds and vitamins so I didn't notice it. Well, I became psychotic. I thought it was the Lithium had stopped working. I couldn't understand what was going on in my brain. I became agitated (funny word for the anger I felt) and that was the only side effect I had. I almost hospitalized myself. My doctor worked with me and on the following Monday of starting a new med that gave me headaches, so that wasn't going to work out, I decided to take my vitamins later and noted zero Zoloft in my medicine box. Why I am sharing this is because that FINISH is black and white. I wanted to let people know that they may not fit into this nicely defined side effects. I was off my meds for one or two months, cold turkey (Zoloft). It was the scariest situation that I had ever been in. Those side effects were something I have never, ever experienced and it was extremely scary. I did fully recover as soon as I put that medicine back in my system.
@jessicavens1991 2 ай бұрын
Last time i was going of chlomipramine i got this syndrome, it was HELL then, even when i was completely medication free for 8 weeks. had a relapse of all issues. So i went on a different medication again, (after this failed attempt) Now building medication off again after 2 yrs. Way better this time!
@gvd3975 Жыл бұрын
Had to self taper off because my doctor disappeared on me and my prescription couldn’t be refilled. I slowly decreased from 100-75-50-0 over the span of a month and I feel so bad I haven’t been able to work all week. I’m having severe brain lag that makes everything feel like it has an echo and I’m only processing things on that echo- not when they originally happen. It’s so disorienting and uncomfortable. I love my SSRIs, they changed my life. I just wish finding a psych to prescribe these and commit to you as a patient wasn’t like pulling teeth. I know mental health professionals are overwhelmed, but damn
@gepurime3015 2 жыл бұрын
Suffering from brain zaps, muscle aches, irregular heartbeats past few weeks since the anti depressant has been reduced 😭. Experiencing all the mentioned points in the video 😩
@palomaarras6943 2 жыл бұрын
me too, it's torture
@missEvaMarie58 2 жыл бұрын
I'm having pounding heart, I feel like I'm tingling inside. I get headaches and digestion problems. I'm almost half way but the pharmacist said it could take me a year to get off it. He said to go slow.
@hhp2932 23 күн бұрын
My symptoms begin after 3weeks -month after the tiniest taper of a dose. That's when my wave of symptoms begins. The worst is constant panic attacks that last about 2 weeks and very high blood pressure. It's like living in an absolute nightmare. Then, those symptoms ease only to come back in form of waves and windows. Stress is a trigger for a future wave of symptoms.
@wowtaken 2 жыл бұрын
I have pins and needles on left thigh since 8 months had you this symptom.. Please tell me how much time it's take to heal.. It's such a uncomfortable and horrible feeling!
@gabrieliusgasparavicius 2 жыл бұрын
Is it possible that I am experiencing the withdrawal if I used antidepressants for a week. Im asking this because when I began using them I became depressed and i still am feeling not well
@StuSiney Жыл бұрын
30 years I been on ssri for ocd... I reported brain zaps back then and the doctors didn't believe me
@laurenmikles6605 Жыл бұрын
Broke my leg in half once. Looking back, I’d rather break my leg all over again than deal with these withdrawals. I was only on Zoloft for 6 weeks, and only 50 mg. I stopped abruptly when I lost my medicine on vacation, but I had the blessing of my psychiatrist. She never told me about symptoms I could face while on and getting off the medication. Getting on the meds isn’t an option because my symptoms were so debilitating on the meds too. I never felt mental relief and they made me sick the whole time. I’ve been off the meds for 3 weeks now.
@courtneythorsby1641 Жыл бұрын
@lauren mikles me too, how are you now?
@laurenmikles6605 Жыл бұрын
@@courtneythorsby1641 I am feeling much better as of this week. I would say that it took 5 weeks to get back to normal after stopping the medication.
@courtneythorsby1641 Жыл бұрын
@@laurenmikles6605 I'm atone month and still having so many issues. Ugh.
@babluha279 Жыл бұрын
@@courtneythorsby1641 hope you are doing well now.. I'm on week 4 still feeling withdrawal, can u please tell me, Did you have stomach problem if yes then how long?
@courtneythorsby1641 Жыл бұрын
@@babluha279 I'm doing much better.. took probably 8 weeks. No tummy troubles for me.
@HavokStar777 Жыл бұрын
Mirtazapine here 😭😭 I’ve been going through it almost a year
@martibarrett9159 2 жыл бұрын
this has happened to me a few times with Venlafaxine because my insurance wouldn't approve my refill until a certain date. Got "brain zaps" I'm not sure if I would really describe it as zaps but just kind of a head rush or dizziness that would happen when I blinked or moved my head. I was also very emotional and would cry at about anything or be easily irritated. I even got these effects after slowly going down on the dose and discontinuing after weaning off the lowest dose. I really don't like that part of antidepressants but after trying no medication I am restarting on new ones.
@joyfulone1816 2 жыл бұрын
It took a loooong time to get a professional to admit, but those side effects you're describing are SEIZURES. The meds we take lower our seizure threshold and when we don't get our dose on time the seizures begin. This is SCARY. It's also why the doctor, nurse and pharmacist leave you in the dark about what is going on. If you KNEW, yyou wouldn't agree to their standard treatments. People are driving their children around experiencing these side effects! And those in the know are ALLOWING IT. The medical and pharmaceutical industries are immoral, unethical, and allowed to be operated for profit at the expense of humanity. I avoid western medicine at every opportunity and my NP and i have a very interesting relationship because of this.
@SimV239 2 жыл бұрын
I’m off paxil (paroxetine) & I’m irritable, fatigued, as if I’m running a temperature all the time, but the most difficult one I’m experiencing is dizziness, when in bed the whole ceiling spins.. it’s going to be a week & I feel like the symptoms are getting better, but they’re definitely not gone! I was even tempted to go back on medications, but I didn’t.. I want to get over this & be free of medications, if that’s a possibility 🥲
@joyfulone1816 2 жыл бұрын
@@SimV239 i have found that large doses of magnesium citrate and D3 helps reduce the neurological symptoms. Essential oils of vetiver and lavender are part of my arsenal too. Vetiver is immediately effective for the overwhelm, anxiety, shaking, emotional pain and even bringing down my blood pressure and pulse rate. Order online, certified organic so you can safely use it under your tongue one drop at a time.
@SimV239 2 жыл бұрын
@@joyfulone1816 ThankYou.. will talk to my doctor about this 😊
@joyfulone1816 2 жыл бұрын
@@SimV239 your doctor isn't likely to have any information about vetiver oil, but university professors have done plenty of research papers on its use as well as most naturopaths and chiropractors. Many blessings and better days friend.
@fionafox420 Жыл бұрын
Currently tapering myself off of amitriptyline. It’s been really sucky for the past few days.
@alyssajeana 2 жыл бұрын
My doctor had me on lexapro for 4-5 years, and now I am suffering from the most intense dizziness and vertigo after stopping it cold turkey. I hope it fades fast!
@Lord_TigerMan 2 жыл бұрын
I’m 23 and started taking Zoloft when I had just turned 22 (Sep. 2020). Took it for a year and two months, while taking 200mg for I believe about 6 months or so. Relapsed and got back on it in February and manage get back up to 100 mg this past month or so, but I haven’t been on them for about two weeks already. So far, I say slight nausea, imbalance and hyperarousal are what Im dealing with, but nothing I cant handle. I’m glad I decided to get off of this now so, the symptoms don’t seem to bad. I can’t imagine stopping cold turkey after nearly 4-5 years. What was your dose?
@santeenl Жыл бұрын
Did it fade fast?
@sassi7966 Жыл бұрын
Has it gone now? I hope so..
@biggaydave5905 Жыл бұрын
Giving this a go after 25 years on this stuff.
@Jewell55737 2 ай бұрын
How are you doing now?
@milodalgaard2499 2 жыл бұрын
I've been using sertraline for a while and this happened to me at one point, I couldn't get my pescription for almost a week because my GP took a while to approve the order. I literally couldn't move without almost falling over and had to go home from school multiple times because I was so nauseous.
@hollynicole9694 2 жыл бұрын
I’m dealing with the same thing right now 😞 i didn’t realize how bad the physical symptoms would be
@sassi7966 Жыл бұрын
I'm shocked at the Dizziness and Vertigo from stopping duloxetine and lamotrigine. And the flu symptoms. I nearly didn't go to work and risked losing my job because I didn't think it was from this. Thought it was from having had covid. Thought it was long covid. Then I had a filling and thought it was the metal. But no, seems like it's just the pills. I feel slightly better knowing this is somewhat normal. Still horrible though. I was panicking so much 😩
@PrettiPetty24 9 ай бұрын
Did you start the meds again? I’m taking the same meds and had the same reason for stopping and my body is numb and tingling
@Propakate 4 ай бұрын
My psychiatrist suddenly quit refilling my prescription without any head’s up. I have not been able to get any further correspondence and it is almost a week. I expressed in a prior appt that I had wanted to try and live without the meds. I have never felt this lousy. I describe my brain as having glitches if I change my thoughts too fast, or even move my eyes. I am ultra sensitive to light and sound, being startled by nearly every noise. I would not trust myself to drive a vehicle right now!!! I’m concerned about the mental health system in my community. Mentally, I am ok, but this worries me for other patients who might fall into a dark place, really fast, having been abruptly “cut off” this type of medication.
@nmc9929 9 ай бұрын
Iv been off mirtazapine for a week and a half after being on them for 15 yrs. Im sooo itchy, fatigue, nausea, dry mouth, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, losing weight rapidly. Hight fast heart rate and the list goes on.
@BongBlasta 4 ай бұрын
how are you feeling now?
@gabewaite7984 2 жыл бұрын
Been off citalopram for a week now, been on it for 3 years, hope I don't have long term side effects
@kushmalik4407 Ай бұрын
Are you okay now?? In how many days you felt better??
@manchitas3531 2 жыл бұрын
I would wake up in the middle of th night feeling rage. I had to keep taking that crap daily until it was down to the crumbs. Still had brain zaps. I'll never again take that garbage
@renniquesings7782 2 жыл бұрын
So my SSRI is Citalopram been on them for over 1 year and half I have decided 9 days ago to completely stop them after tapering off for about 3-4 weeks. Side effects are awful struggling to breathe and having really bad sleep disturbances as in keep choking in my sleep and really bad dizziness when driving and out in a crowd when eating really hard but keep powering through
@warwatch Жыл бұрын
Whoah same for me!
@zion888 Жыл бұрын
I am tapering off and anxious with diarrhea is my worse feelings. I was on it for 16 years at 20, down to 10 and plan to go to 5 in another week. Trusting God to see me through this.
@chinami6534 11 ай бұрын
Wanted to share this but fluoxetine can cause really bad ADS actuslly and it usually comed after 2 weeks of getting off the drug because it takes a long time for the meds to get out of the system.
@blondieb6673 Жыл бұрын
I came off lexapro abruptly due to loss of insurance and I had continuous brain zaps and about 30 hot flashes a day for 2 months. Thank goodness I wasn’t working because I couldn’t function period! I wasn’t warned about stopping abruptly at all and really thought I was losing my mind. I couldn’t even explain it to anyone thinking that they would think I had totally lost it. HORRIBLE!!
@BongBlasta 4 ай бұрын
how are you feeling now?
@gianinadamian5720 24 күн бұрын
Are you still taking the meds, or left them completely?
@doomfortin Жыл бұрын
Arthritis like pain is also very common to me
@facemask2127 Жыл бұрын
I had changed my psychiatrist two months ago, my previous psy prescribed me Tarazoil for 5 months and now my present psy prescribed me tab mirtaz for insomnia. I trapped tab trazonil 75 mg within a week as advised by my present psychiatrist, such as 75 for 3 days, 50 for 3 days , 25 for3 days and then stopped. Started with tab mirtaz 15mg . My present psychiatrist tappered Tab trazoil very quickly but showing no any withdrawal symptoms. Is it because i m taking tab Mirtaz?
@jujubunnybea 2 жыл бұрын
Can this happen with the drug Topamax ? Thank you 😊
@randymorgan7133 Жыл бұрын
Ive been on my depression med 1980s. I would not even think about going off...
@kevinhoward9593 Жыл бұрын
i haven't had Zoloft in 4 days and i started feeling like crap late last night into this morning. Headache vertigo stomache
@johncapewell7520 3 ай бұрын
I've been on 200mg of sertraline for the past 5 years and stopped taking it 4 days ago. I'm experiencing this full swing at the moment especially the dizziness when I stand up or move my head or even just my eyes.
@siyylove Жыл бұрын
didn’t take effexor 75mg for 3 days and on the 4th i felt extremely drunk, v emotional, tired but couldn’t sleep. no focus at all. it was the absolute worst feeling & i only took it for 2 months omg😢
@sassi7966 Жыл бұрын
Same! Only 6 months. On the pills I was getting bloated and completely unmotivated. My place was getting messy. It was hard to plan how to carry out tasks. I just kept thinking oh ill do it tomorrow. This is not me. Stopped the drugs and got so much done! Only then the withdrawals kicked in and knocked me off my feet. But at least this will pass eventually 👍
@Yashtcm Жыл бұрын
Currently withdrawing from Paxil, aside from the nausea and insomnia (although I am experiencing really nasty nightmares) I have pretty much all these symptoms, but I'm not going back, I really want off of it.
@user-zg5nj3dr1o Ай бұрын
Is everything back ok?
@literallylaura8421 Жыл бұрын
After 4 years of forced monthly injections of abilify, i became pregnant and was forced to take medication while pregnant that injured my child. After i gave birth i was given invega for 2 years. I was allowed to come off medication and become voluntary this year thankfully. The damage to my body is done i have so many health problems as a result including tardive dyskinia.
@Auggies1956 2 жыл бұрын
Long time Bupreion and Prozac user I could function but felt really controlled even silly at times. I asked my MD if and when I could stop taking them and was told I might be worse being off of them. I spent some time reading and watching videos on reducing the Bupreion (250 mg?). What I found that six weeks was the recommended time to reduce by mg's. I was taking two separate mg's that allowed me to reduce safely over nine weeks. I feel a lot better though I still take 40mg of Prozac, stopping it produced an easy to anger at times. Back on it and my mood is more relaxed. However I have a real problem sleeping. It's always been there but much more pronounced. I'm taking 15mg of meletonan which gives me four hours of sleep. I'm slowly getting better but I'm tired half way through my day.
@lisaalexander1824 2 жыл бұрын
Cant you take double the melatonin ?? And halve the Prozac...unless they're a psychiatric expert,Drs know nothing...these videos are the best info..
@Auggies1956 Ай бұрын
@@lisaalexander1824 Taking melatonin can cause your body to stop making it. I found a natural supplement that calms me without side effects. L-Theanine. I am sleeping better now. Research it.
@elin_ Жыл бұрын
I've been without my Sertraline now for over a week, due to complications of reviewing my prescription. I've had the worst headache I've experienced in a very long time, I've been sensitive to noises and smells, had nausea, dizziness and really weird dreams. At first I thought that I had an intense cold or something but then I started to think "what if it's because of me abruptly quitting my ssri". I've finally been able to review my prescription and I'm gonna start with my sertaline again tomorrow. I'm a bit spooked though, because I thought sertaline was relatively harmless and not addictive.. but omg how I was proven wrong. I kinda don't want to get myself into it again.
@codyjones6378 Жыл бұрын
SSri does not have addictive properties but does have withdrawal effects. You can not be addicted to something and still experience physical and mental withdrawal. Ex. I get cravings for Sugar, I don't have cravings for Sertraline. And experience :)
@elin_ Жыл бұрын
@@codyjones6378 I have cravings for sugar as well
@SoesbeeTX Жыл бұрын
Delta 8 THC helped me through withdrawal symptoms.
@DIAMONDGIRL57 9 ай бұрын
I quick cold turkey. I am miserable but I refuse to go back!! Not going back!!
@SAMEntalhealth Жыл бұрын
I went a week cold Turkey off zoloft then dramatically reduced and was fine a few days later
@mawangshallhang 2 жыл бұрын
Been on Fluoxetine for 3 months and I ran out and had 3 days off them. I had such a bad panic attack and have since took them past 2 days now still got tingling in left arm and leg and get hot flashes, feel clouded in my head and ears clicking it’s horrible. Hoping it goes within a day or two now
@mawangshallhang Жыл бұрын
1 month on and I still get the random lightheadedness when like relaxing or trying to sleep where I suddenly feel like I’m falling or fainting. And legs have aches and pins and needles and different spasms and things now
@samh488 7 ай бұрын
@@mawangshallhang I’ve been off for a few days since I keep forgetting and I’ve been having the exact same issues man, just know you’re not alone and we’re gonna figure this out🙏💯
@EC-yd9yv 2 жыл бұрын
How about getting medication compounded in order to go as slow and low as needed for taper???!!
@AshtarMichael 9 ай бұрын
It's withdrawal, calling it some cute term like "sudden discontinuation syndrome" is a because pharmaceutical companies know the stigma with the word withdrawal.
@silentninja2754 2 жыл бұрын
I have a lot of these symptoms after a bad taper 3 weeks ago. Its the anxiety that's eating at me. I wish I didn't even start the taper. Now my mood is messed up
@MzDaUgly Жыл бұрын
You still have the feeling bro mine didn’t go away from Lexapro I had to start on Zoloft and even at that it’s not working
@Vishangro 10 ай бұрын
I have been on SSRI's for twenty years. I have tried many times to come off it without success because the withdrawal symptoms are so severe. Last time I tried reducing by half and still got withdrawals.
@thisgirl5933 9 ай бұрын
Reducing by half is VERY DRASTIC. I reduced by 1/12th every 2 or 3 weeks and STILL had a lot of irritation and zaps for 2 weeks after stopping completely. Now I just feel like I'm in an existential crisis. Not sure if this is my old depression or my neurotransmitters damaged by Effexor.
@BongBlasta 4 ай бұрын
@@thisgirl5933 how are you feeling now?
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