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Based PsychiatristStaffCommunity Anchor10d ago

What you’re describing is well-recognized in SSRI discontinuationg. Tremor and myoclonic jerks (sudden involuntary muscle twitches) are among the most commonly reported withdrawal symptoms, and they typically get more pronounced at sleep onset and during sleep

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CatinaStaffTrusted Voice10d ago

"I’ve noticed my shaking gets worse during sleep"

As @Based Psychiatrist pointed out, this is quite common. My close friend experiences this quite often during the night with her Paxil tapering. Just remind yourself that you are safe. Here is some information about it: https://taper.community/thread/ad155cd9-c4ed-4ea4-8d3b-a0ec12299314

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 18.88 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

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CatinaStaffTrusted Voice10d ago

"I had symptoms before I started tapering (which also has me concerned!)"

It's quite possible that your drug was starting to "poop out" on you. When this happens, you can experience withdrawal symptoms while still being on the drug.

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 18.88 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Jessica A10d ago

Luvox · researching

Thank you both so much

Luvox — 100mg — 4 yrs — actively tapering | without clinician

Jessica A10d ago

Luvox · researching

@Based Psychiatrist I think my eyes do it too, slightly. Not just the lids, the actual eyes. Is this normal too?

Luvox — 100mg — 4 yrs — actively tapering | without clinician

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CatinaStaffTrusted Voice10d ago

"Thank you both so much" — @Jessica A

Sure thing. We're here to help. ❤️

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 18.88 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

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Based PsychiatristStaffCommunity Anchor10d ago

"tly. Not just the lids, the actual eyes. Is this normal too?" — @Jessica A

Sounds like nystagmus, which also sounds about right, but it would be wise to get checked out by a doctor

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WolfLighthouse10d ago

Prozac · researching

I have some kind of full body jerks, but those are very rare for me

Prozac — 40 mg — 4 months — tapering | Zyprexa — 20 mg — 5 years — holding | Depakote — 1000 mg — 4 months — holding | Buspirone — 20 mg — 4 months — holding | with clinician

WolfLighthouse8d ago

Prozac · researching

@Jessica A such symptoms are definitely a cause of worry, but rest assured the body is extremely resilient to deal with this.

Prozac — 40 mg — 4 months — tapering | Zyprexa — 20 mg — 5 years — holding | Depakote — 1000 mg — 4 months — holding | Buspirone — 20 mg — 4 months — holding | with clinician

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CatinaStaffTrusted Voice8d ago

"the body is extremely resilient to deal with this." — @Wolf

I agree!

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 18.88 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Shaking and sleep disruptions

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