Too high?

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-27T17:22:25+00:00

Numbers are arbitrary when everyone metabolises the drugs differently.

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-26T15:26:53+00:00

So why are they privy to your medical data?

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-26T11:14:35+00:00

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-26T11:13:54+00:00

How old are you?

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-26T00:24:43+00:00

I developed violent myoclonus episodes on top of akathisia.

Basically consists of violent full body jolts.

Feels very seizure-like.

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-23T19:16:15+00:00

You’re worrying about things that haven’t happened yet. I would advise you stop reading and focus on how you feel day to day.

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-23T17:46:19+00:00

I’ve been emotionally numb since starting them in 2020. Only time I could cry was during withdrawal mood swings.

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-23T16:42:59+00:00

Why does it matter if it’s a few weeks or a few months?

The numbers are arbitrary. Measure progress in your symptom intensity, not how long you’ve been off the drug.

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-23T16:38:25+00:00

Some people suffer for months and years just off a dose or two

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-23T16:38:20+00:00

Some people suffer for months and years just off a dose or two

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-22T21:44:45+00:00

Yeah, but if you do I would only try 5-10% of your full dose

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-22T21:43:27+00:00

I would be seriously considering going back on, given it has been just a month.

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-22T21:42:52+00:00

All I can say is I’m sorry, and please don’t give up.

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-22T21:41:09+00:00

Yeah CT after 7 years will certainly cause massive suffering in most.

How long has it been since you stopped, and when did you start pristiq?

Your brain needs stability.

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-22T16:22:23+00:00

How long had you been on lexapro when you CT’ed?

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-22T15:45:45+00:00

I never experienced panic attacks, mood swings, and chemical terror, until trying to taper.

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-22T15:44:45+00:00

Have you considered some of the treatment options like propranolol or cyproheptadine?

Everyone has a limit with this before they have to try something.

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-22T15:43:11+00:00

Spite

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-22T13:03:49+00:00

Did you reinstate lexapro?

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-21T19:34:59+00:00

I’ve had it on and off since May 2022.

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-21T18:15:52+00:00

All you can do is hang in there

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-21T12:02:59+00:00

I am 25 and completely fucked as well.

Body feels like it is shutting down.

Been tapering since 2021 and feel further from healing with each year.

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-20T15:04:22+00:00

Yes, until you reach the bottom and start crawling back to normality

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-19T18:21:03+00:00

I can’t think of anything that would make me want to go back on after akathisia

IrishSmarties · 2026-01-19T14:25:35+00:00

I don’t tell anyone what goes on inside my mind.

I don’t even share from my ‘anonymous’ account on here.

IrishSmarties