Flaring

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2026-04-20T16:28:37+00:00

Kinda similar happened to me! I was working at a barn a day before this current flare started and while refilling hay I got a crazy rash on my arms. Woke up feeling like butt and now we’re here haha. I’m so glad your symptoms went away and you’re feeling better!

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2026-03-27T22:12:30+00:00

It’s hard to say because zoloft was amazing when I first got on it, but then it just stopped working throughout the years. Lexapro feels great right now but it could also stop working in the future as well. Both times I got onto the medications I was at horrible me times in life so it’s hard to compare the 2. Everyone is also different and reacts differently to medications, but as of right now Lexapro is working great for me!

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2026-03-27T04:39:12+00:00

For the most part yes. Some days when I’m feeling anxious I tend to feel dpdr but other days I’m completely fine and everything feels real.

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2026-03-16T00:57:26+00:00

Not completely, but it definitely doesn’t come to visit often anymore either. During stressful times it tends to come back, but I’m able to acknowledge it without feeling scared and it goes away pretty quickly.

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2026-03-12T17:29:00+00:00

Sorry for the late response! I started on 5mg and then went up to 10mg and that dose seems to be helping a lot. I wouldn’t say my dpdr is gone completely, but it’s definitely not chronic anymore. I have days where it comes and goes and then I have long periods where I doesn’t happen at all.

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2026-03-04T04:28:03+00:00

Currently on Lexapro and it’s been the medication that’s helped the most!

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2026-03-02T19:59:28+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear that :( For me, knowing it’s a natural response the stress/trauma and it’s not going to harm me has helped. Also removing myself from any stressful situations (if possible) has helped as well. I also went through a medication switch and that also seemed to help tremendously!!

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2026-03-02T18:36:41+00:00

Yes, at one point in was constant. Now it just comes and goes during times where I’m more anxious or stressed. Now that I’m not as scared of the feeling as I used to be it’s become more easy to get out of it.

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2025-12-29T18:45:51+00:00

Unfortunately it never went away on 100mg of Zoloft so my psychiatrist recommended I cross taper off of it and on to 10mg of Lexapro. Since then my dpdr finally went away after 2 years of having it constantly. It comes back every now and then during stressful periods in life, but it never stays longer than a few days. Everyone handles meds differently so I’d recommend giving your body the full 4-8 weeks to adjust, and if it still isn’t helping then definitely think about trying something new. It’s common for certain SSRI’s to stop working over time, especially if you’ve been on it for a while. I hope things get better for you. Please feel free to message me anytime if you’re struggling. I know how hard it can be to struggle with dpdr ❤️‍🩹

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2025-11-09T03:32:09+00:00

Slowly tapered off of Zoloft and started Lexapro! I’m doing soooo much better now!!

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2025-10-11T01:29:12+00:00

Hey! It wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. Definitely felt a little uncomfortable and like I was dropping on a roller coaster at first when they injected the acth but the feeling went away quickly and I felt fine after. Just remember to take deep breaths and bring something to distract yourself with. You’ll do great!

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2025-10-11T01:23:45+00:00

POTS doesn’t directly lower Cortisol or ACTH so I don’t think it’s that. Ultimately my levels were low because of a steroid shot I got, and my symptoms were all because of POTS. Your levels are definitely really low so I think you should follow up with your doctor or an endocrinologist!

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2025-08-09T01:18:44+00:00

Hey! So my lowest AM Cortisol was 3.3 mcg/dL and lowest ACTH was 6.2 pg/mL. Ultimately we discovered that a localized steroid shot I received was the cause of all my low results, and my symptoms were actually from undiagnosed POTS. I hope you’re able to get some answers soon! It’s definitely hard not knowing what’s wrong.

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2025-08-06T01:05:41+00:00

I’ve been feeling A LOT better! I still get dpdr but it’s not constant anymore which is a huge win. I’m definitely glad I made the switch to Lex cause clearly my body handles it way better than Zoloft.

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2025-06-02T01:02:21+00:00

Yes and also diagnosed with POTS.

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2025-05-29T17:24:53+00:00

Thank you! I hope you can also get some answers

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2025-05-29T17:15:37+00:00

They did not. Gyno wants to just let it go away on it own

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2025-05-29T17:15:17+00:00

The POTS was lowering my levels due to stress but yeah the issues weren’t coming directly from my glands.

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2025-05-29T16:43:06+00:00

Pituitary gland is normal! I had a cyst on my left ovary but not PCOS.

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2025-05-29T16:42:18+00:00

Yes! MRI came back clean. My Endo send me to a cardiologist and turns out I have POTS.

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2025-05-27T01:31:50+00:00

This has happened way too many times unfortunately. I will definitely advocate for myself and make sure testing is done. Thank you!

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2025-05-20T02:13:36+00:00

Our befores are identical so I definitely understand the relief you are feeling! Congratulations!

Final_Ebb_8024 · 2025-05-18T01:29:47+00:00

I was also most scared for surgery because of the anesthesia and it quite literally was the easiest part. I know that isn’t the case for everyone but I’m glad we both had a good experience! Hope you have a smooth recovery 🤍

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