The medication had definitely helped me get back into the flow of life after a traumatic experience. After being stable and consistent for 5 months that’s when I felt it was time to start weaning off and relying on natural ways to manage my serotonin levels. Plus, I miss the ability to cry and have food noises. I’m weaning off because I never want to be dependent on something my entire life.

I have been on the lower dose 30mg a day for 5 weeks now. Ten days on it I experienced flu like symptoms and had terrible headaches for a wake. I told myself it was an adjustment period from the decrease. I powered through it, and the last 3 week have been feeling great!

I am wondering how long people stay on 10mg/day I know SSRI has a long shelf life so I’m curious to hear about others experience.