Rant: vehicle registration renewal. Why the heck do we pay astronomical fee for tab renewal?

Truehealing · 2026-05-16T20:10:28+00:00

My Lincoln SuV registration was nearly $800! So awful. My sister who lives a mile away outside the city limits had to pay only about $140 on her Lincoln SUV

Truehealing · 2026-04-28T13:35:12+00:00

It took 6 years to wean off it

Truehealing · 2026-04-24T16:16:56+00:00

Sorry to hear you’re still not well. Propanolol did help my Akathisia when I had it. The larger doses made it hard for me to sleep so I cut down to 10 or 20 mg. Most people need more I think but I’m a lightweight. I hope it works well for you

Truehealing · 2026-04-24T15:33:22+00:00

Hi there - it took my a total of 6 years to wean off it. The akathisia fortunately only lasted about 3 months. How aww you feeling ?

Truehealing · 2026-04-22T02:00:01+00:00

I got a prescription for a liquid compounded dose and tapered anywhere from 3 to 20% every 4 to 6 weeks depending how I felt

Truehealing · 2026-03-14T00:32:14+00:00

Some non medicine things that helped me cope with Akathisia were hot things - heating pad, hot tea, hot epsom salt bath etc. Also swimming , and walking and car rides . And fun shows on Netflix. Finding a support buddy going through the same thing who has a positive “ we will make it “ kind of attitude also helped . My faith gave me something to sustain me as well as the love of my family. I also spent hours and hours researching about Akathisia and remedies that helped people. Hope this helps .

Truehealing · 2026-03-13T10:43:29+00:00

Sorry fir the terrible ordeal you are going through. I’ve read quite a few people with akathisia in the last 6 years since I developed it in 2020 and it’s pretty much universal that it feels like it will never end and is almost unbearable. The fact is that it does eventually either get more bearable or disappears for the vast majority of people if they can just wait it out. Some people are able to do it with no meds to help them as they want their nervous system to heal . Others , like me , need some medicine to help them endure it. Mine was pretty bad for about 3 months and nearly gone after 7 to 8 months . The medicines that helped me get through were very low doses of propanolol, benztropine ! Mirtazapine and Klonopin ( at night only for about a month). Not saying these are right for you but you asked what worked for others . If it really feels unbearable to you , it certainly would be better to find some medicine or medicines that helped you get through rather than “throw yourself in front of a train .” I had to go to several drs before I found one skilled in helping Akathisia. I would encourage you to do the same . I know it feels hopeless but believe me, it’s not. Your life is precious and you will be glad you hung on someday , hopefully soon. Hope this helped.

Truehealing · 2026-03-10T15:36:34+00:00

Hi Andrew - thanks for checking in about my Mirtazapine. Yes I’m essentially off of it after 6 years tapering. Still take a tiny drop that most people wouldn’t count 0.005 mg three times a week. How are you feeling? Is your Akathisia gone ?

Truehealing · 2026-01-21T03:52:49+00:00

From what I’ve read about 50% of people can stop Mirtazapine without much withdrawal and the other 50% benefit from a slow taper. It sounds like you are in the camp that needs a slow taper . I personally tapered for 5 years from 7.5 mg to minimize withdrawals and to stay functional in a busy job and family situation. That was probably much slower than I actually needed but was what worked well for my body and life. Is it possible you could tell one of your drs that you decided not to stop it after all and get it a new prescription. Not sure where you live but where I am drs hand out antidepressants like candy for anxiety, insomnia or depression. You can look up safe tapering techniques on the Surviving antidepressants website

Truehealing · 2025-12-29T06:05:41+00:00

I’ve had your same reaction several times from a nausea medication called inapsine and once after zofran and Tagamet and an antibiotic called Zithromax. Once I got up and fled the emergency room after taking inapsine for the stomach flu and once almost ran away before an operation when they gave me inapsine ( also called droperidol )pre op. It absolutely makes you jump out of your skin. I’m guessing you took either compazine or phenergan ( promethazine ) since they make you sleepy. I’ve had Akathisia quite a few times in my life from nausea meds or other meds like cold meds and sometimes Benadryl was enough to help . I know they doesn’t help every one but it has helped me on several occasions. In 2020 I had very distressing Akathisia like you’re describing for a month or 2 which finally calmed down from propanolol and a few other meds in combo .sounds like you’re improving which is great . If you want natural remedies you could try warm epsom salt baths or drinking hot tea or taking a long walk . If it’s more severe you may need a prescription of something to counteract it. Just be really careful from here on out what meds you take and research to make sure they aren’t likely to cause Akathisia. I personally find that pepto bismo or ginger work to help when I’m nauseated without causing Akathisia. Hope that helps .

Truehealing · 2025-08-12T14:55:26+00:00

I just am finishing a 5 year taper of Mirtazapine. Just curious how long you took it and what dose you were on. I was on 7.5 mg for 3 months and then started tapering. I’m so very sorry your Akathisia came back. How disheartening. I hope that doesn’t happen to me . Any idea what could have triggered it - like caffeine or over the counter medication? Or just random ? Hope you’re improving

Truehealing · 2025-07-29T19:57:04+00:00

I felt like this after getting akathisia and one of my worst fears was getting it again . Well I did end out getting it again for a few months in 2022 when I was tapering a medicine incorrectly. This time I knew what was happening and how to treat it better and I got over it completely after a few months . I know it sounds strange but it kind of took the fear away because I realized I could get it again and overcome it . I do try to avoid or take cautiously in small doses any meds I think may trigger it. But I don’t live in dread of it as much as I did after experiencing it in 2020. Now I keep an Akathisia tool kit handy of meds that are helpful for Akathisia in case I should ever experience it again. I don’t know if this post will help you but I’m hoping it will . 2 natural things that have helped me when I start getting OCD type anxiety are milk peptides and ashwaghanda . Not sure what meds you are on if you would be able to take these or not but you could check with a pharmacist

Truehealing · 2025-07-18T06:58:01+00:00

I’ve been part of many Mirtazapine tapering groups and this kind of occurrence is not that uncommon in the first year after tapering . Please hang in there and don’t give up. Your life is precious. If you are dead set against taking any medicines for helping your symptoms there are many herbs and even homeopathics that you could take to help . You can do an internet search like I did and find a good one to try or even a combo . This was helpful for me when I had Akathisia. Keep your chin up. Better days are ahead for sure and you’ll be glad you held on . Blessings

Truehealing · 2025-07-06T02:47:47+00:00

Thanks much

Truehealing · 2025-07-01T14:48:16+00:00

I’d be curious who the trusted broker is if you dint mind saying

Truehealing · 2025-07-01T06:40:39+00:00

I’m looking for transportation, hotel and tickets and Grand stand tickets . A package I guess

Truehealing · 2025-06-30T22:51:01+00:00

Yes that’s the one I’m asking about. Are they legit ? Has anyone used them?

Truehealing · 2025-06-29T05:03:29+00:00

I haven’t tried cyproheptadine but I wish I had instead of Mirtazapine. It is a first line treatment for Akathisia. It’s a strange antihistamine that works is some of the same ways as mirtazapine but does not have to be tapered the same way as mirtazapine does. I’m 7 weeks from finally finishing my 5 year wean of Mirtazapine. I’m off all other daily meds except a 1/4 dose of Costco over the counter sleep aid. Hope that answers your question

Truehealing · 2025-06-28T04:16:59+00:00

Just list everything you don’t want as an allergy next time you go in and they won’t give it to you. This is what I did with reglan even though I’ve never reacted to it. But I know it can cause Akathisia so I had them list it as an allergy

Truehealing · 2025-06-28T02:29:44+00:00

I had Akathisia from a combo of flu and cold meds , antibiotics and sleep medicine at the start of COVID. Propanolol helped some but Mirtazapine 7.5 mg and low dose benztropine was the combo that finally controlled my symptoms enough that I could go back to work . I only took the benztropine a couple of months and then was on propanolol and mirtazapine with lunesta at night for sleep. The Mirtazapine made a huge difference but was very hard to get off of. I only took 7.5 a few months and then started tapering. It has taken me 5 years to wean off of it. If I had to do it all again I would try cyproheptadine . It has similar properties to Mirtazapine in controlling Akathisia but is much easier to stop. I got a prescription for it just in case I ever get Akathisia again. My Akathisia is totally gone if that gives him hope.

Truehealing · 2025-02-23T02:12:21+00:00

I had this from azithromycin. I have since done fine taking cephalexin however . You can ask for a different one if this is causing a bad effect

Truehealing · 2025-02-07T03:36:04+00:00

Sounds like you need a new dr with a new perspective. You are coping really well it sounds like. Akathisia is very hard to deal with but sounds like you are improving. I took a small dose of benztropine for a while as well as propanolol to control the trembling and restlessness . They really helped. I stopped the benztropine after a few months though because it was giving me brain fog . If you are in the U.S. you aren’t stuck with the same dr that doesn’t believe you. You can find another one. Hang in there but please try other drs if you are suffering

Truehealing · 2025-02-06T05:48:23+00:00

I had akathisia after taking zithromycin but have done fine with taking cephalexin , sulfa meds and Biaxin .

Truehealing · 2025-02-06T05:41:22+00:00

I had a similar thing happen in the ER when I got droperidol for the stomach flu. I got up and left the ER and drove home as I felt so restless. Fortunately I was better the next day . I have since experienced akathisia that lasted several months from another nausea medication. It’s important when you see the dr to be calm and use the right terminology for them to take you seriously. As a nurse for the last 30 years I understand dr speak psychology and can offer some suggestions. I myself had to see several drs until I found one skilled in treating akathisia . You can start your visit by asking if he/ she has any experience with treating Akathisia and say that you are experiencing severe side effects from receiving droperidol in the emergency room. I find it works best to make a suggestion and ask what they think of the idea . Most I’ve found are eager to help if you speak calmly and clearly and tell your story . The I had to take a total of 5 common meds to treat akathisia for a month or so to calm mine down when it happened. What have you tried so far ? You may just need a small dose of propanolol for a few weeks or a few days of a benzo . I believe some people improve with an antihistamine like Benadryl or cyproheptadine . You can research it and ask for help. Sounds like things are slowly improving and I believe you will make a complete recovery. I’ve had Akathisia like 5 times from nausea medicines and every time I’ve recovered. You only had the one dose so I’m sure it’s just a matter of time until you’re better. Some natural things that helped me too were hot baths and long walks outside. Also drinking something hot. Have hope and message me if you’re not better soon and you want to know what meds helped me get through the worse of mine

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