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BasedStaffJun 1

Community AnchorEffexor

Happy youre doing ok Catina Insomnia is the worst, im having troubles sleeping due to the heat currently and its messing with me big time. Cant imagine how it is for you dealing with a taper. All the best and thanks for shairng as always!

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CatinaJun 1

Community AnchorEffexor

"im having troubles sleeping due to the heat currently and its messing with me big time" — @Based Psychiatrist

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that! I hope the heat lessens some.

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

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

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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cabbagequeenJun 2

WelcomerLamictal · holding

Glad you are mostly doing okay. Let me know if you want me to share some techniques for insomnia

Lamictal — 7.75 mg — 3 years — holding | | without clinician

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CatinaJun 2

Community AnchorEffexor

"Glad you are mostly doing okay. Let me know if you want me to share some techniques for insomnia" — @cabbagequeen

Thank you, I appreciate that! Sure, if you'd like to share some tips I'd be happy to hear them.

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

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

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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cabbagequeenJun 2

WelcomerLamictal · holding

Some technique ideas (let me know if these don't work for you/aren't enough): Insomnia 1. A thru Z activity: think of a category and something from each category A thru Z 2. Sit away from bed if awake for >15 m 3. Sit up at foot of bed for a few minutes 4. Try to get cold for a few minutes (can go outside) 5. Military sleep method (try looking up) - similar to body scan 6. Daydream? 7. progressive muscle relaxation

Lamictal — 7.75 mg — 3 years — holding | | without clinician

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CatinaJun 2

Community AnchorEffexor

These are all great tips! Feel free to add them to the Symptoms and Self-Care section about Insomnia. Some of these I had never heard of....thanks!

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

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

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

C

cabbagequeenJun 9

WelcomerLamictal · holding

I'm having trouble finding this section

Lamictal — 7.75 mg — 3 years — holding | | without clinician

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CatinaJun 9

Community AnchorEffexor

Symptoms and Self-Care: https://taper.community/forums/symptoms-self-care Insomnia: https://taper.community/thread/fad854f7-f9a4-421d-b60f-bf11aa13a251 https://taper.community/resources/blog/how-to-sleep-during-benzo-withdrawal (for benzos but can be applied to all drugs)

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

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

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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