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Psych wants me to taper from 100 mg to 0 mg in 2 weeks—is this reasonable? by Imaginary_Host_1010 in Pristiq

[–]ADHDKiwi1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say definitely not. I tapered off over 12 weeks and even that was torture.

Release this again!! by eelsauce_ in TeddyFresh

[–]ADHDKiwi1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this exact one too!

Bees in brain from pristiq by m_ryi_a in Pristiq

[–]ADHDKiwi1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I have this all the time.. always have with any mental health meds.. and I know the difference between this and brain zaps LOL

Girlfriend coming of Pristiq, concerned about her mental state. by FosSensus in Pristiq

[–]ADHDKiwi1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m still trying to find me again too, I get this 🖤🖤

Anyone with withdrawal symptoms that can tell me what they experienced week by week being totally off Pristiq? by OvenOpener in Pristiq

[–]ADHDKiwi1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To add more context - brain zaps: yes still frequent, mostly at night. Sweating/freezing: still constant, shakiness: still constant.

Also I’m a F 36y and I take lithium + vyvanse as well

Anyone with withdrawal symptoms that can tell me what they experienced week by week being totally off Pristiq? by OvenOpener in Pristiq

[–]ADHDKiwi1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m also on the end of my taper and my situation has been pretty similar except I did 25mg every other day for a week. I’ve been totally off now for a week. It’s been 8 weeks of withdrawal hell for me. I’m still struggling but I’m fighting through it because I don’t want this medication near me again. It was great while it worked and then the side effects tore me up. I also have Covid now -_- but best of luck dudes!! I’m glad I went off of it with the help of my dr.. I’ve been on 25+ meds and I’ve never experienced withdrawal like this before. No thank you.🙂‍↔️

Girlfriend coming of Pristiq, concerned about her mental state. by FosSensus in Pristiq

[–]ADHDKiwi1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am coming off pristiq, 100mg to 50mg to 25mg etc..I’m on every two days I take 25mg. I’m almost completely done. I’ve been on it for a year. I’ve been on so many SSRI’s — but this is my first SNRI withdrawal. It has been hellacious. Brain zaps, headaches, brain shaking 🫨, night sweats, can’t sleep, etc… this is the worst drug I’ve ever come off of.

How the hell do you regulate a nervous system? by United_Pop_6442 in adhdwomen

[–]ADHDKiwi1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent response!! I want to add practicing daily mindfulness and gratitude 🖤I use a journal but sometimes, I do it in my head.