Being patient....

[NiBa5]

I think I've recovered a lot from the extremely severe aftermath of antidepressant withdrawals. It took such a long time. But I'm not totally ok or myself yet. It means my brain is still not totally normal or ok . There's nothing i can do except for waiting.. Its awfully hard to be patient it's the extremely lonely fight....

[Bagpuss21]

It’s hard coming off meds, and can be a bumpy ride; I’m so glad to hear you’re persevering with it, so you get your life back again.

I’m sure the bumpiness will reduce as time goes on. Have you any hobbies or distractions to help pass the time away. I’ve been teaching myself to crochet. It’s hard going, I’m persevering and slowly getting there. Maybe a distraction that takes your concentration would help...?

[NiBa5 in reply to Bagpuss21]

Hi thank you for reaching out. Yes it's been truly a rocky and bumpy road as you mentioned. And I'm still going through it. Yes as you say....distracting myself is the only way for me to live with this imperfectly functioning brain.

I hope you're doing better. Hugs

[Hidden]

You're not completely alone.I've been "there" a few times myself. My worst experience was coming off Xanax and Prozac. I lost my insurance and couldn't afford meds.. So I had to D.C. them.. "Cold Turkey"

It's hard and painful.

Are you gradually reducing the dose over the course of time? Is your prescriber monitoring your withdrawal?

Yes, it takes time. Can you get out and engage in physical activities? Running, walking etc. Something to keep you healthy and otherwise focused?

Are you planning on another type of med or going on your own?

I applaud your efforts. Hang on and hang in there. it will get better.

[NiBa5 in reply to Hidden]

Hello

Thank you for reaching out and sorry for a delayed response. And thank you for your encouragement. It means a lot to me.

I came off Lexapro and have suffered extremely severe withdrawals. It was beyond any word.... it was 3 years ago. I'm not suffering any serious symptom anymore but I'm not myself yet. Brain recovery is terribly slow.

I'm on Prozac now.

Hope you're doing well.

Big hugs

[Hidden in reply to NiBa5]

It's good to know that you have found something that works for you. Everyone has dinner experiences with these meds.

Feel free to make contact in the future.

Mutual support i what this site is for

🙏👍

[NiBa5 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much again. I've been working in mental health for decades....but we still don't know much about withdrawals. For me Prozac works better. I'm still suffering and often feel scared by wondering if my brain neurotransmitters will be back to work normal.

I hope you're doing ok

Hugs

[Hidden in reply to NiBa5]

"Working in Mental Health for " decades " Bravo!I did community Mental Health for 25 yrs. I became burned out.

Return to normal..Good goal.

I've come to believe that my own " stuff" is chronic, and have learned to live with the ups and downs. Normal, what's that?

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

" community " ☝️

[NiBa5 in reply to Hidden]

Normal....no clear definition....so I mean I feel normal as long as I'm functioning as I used to do....its hard to say. Everybody has a different definition.

How are you doing today?

[Hidden in reply to NiBa5]

Normal is subjective. I think you have it right, in looking at functioning as you used to..

When I retired, I decided to "reinvent " myself.

I was burned out on living in Arizona. I met someone online. Went to California to meet them. I fell in love with the area Mountains, fresh air and friendly people..

Well, the person I met. That turned out to be a mistake.

I ended up moving to those mountains and started over.

My " stuff " PTSD, Depression, anxiety and agoraphobia followed me.

But, I found a different way of life and a support system that works.

I'm finding out that I have more " Normal days " than not.

It works for me.

I'm not saying that you should chuck your current life and head towards the unknown.

But maybe a chance in your status quo that can work out well for you 😉

Find a new normal that works for you.

Oh, I'm doing pretty good today.

I hope you are too

😀

[Hidden]

I’m a few months clean off of a from a 3 year period of cymbalta. It’s so difficult to get off of them. First time I tried cold turkey, not good. Second time took me 3 months to wean off. I’m just now starting to feel like I’m in full control....good or bad

[Hidden]

Try to realize that getting off of them is going to make you weak and fragile and easy to trigger your sadness and despair. Hold your shield up in pride, don’t let the fear envelop youBecome the demon to escape hell like d gog preaches. Have a blessed day attack this challenge friend

[NiBa5 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for reaching out. It means a lot to me. I'm no longer suffering any acute withdrawal symptoms (cold turkey) but I'm still not totally myself yet....it's scary since it's been so long.

I hope you're doing well

Hugs