Hi, I'm Kayla

October 31, 2026

Would like to find a psychiatrist who does slow tapering after suffering chronic dizziness for 8 months after going off of antipsychotic

5 Replies

anne noni moss2d ago

LighthousePaxil · holding

Welcome Kayla did you check the button on the bottom of the screen..."Find a Deprescriber"? Those are folks that can help you get off the med safely.

atypical in presentation of side effects, super sensitive to small doses and general delayed responder. never took a psych med that didn't' make me sick immediately with infections and restless legs. have never been able to tolerate being on them, but have never had support to get off so I've been bouncing back and forth. i don't like capital letters. sorry.

Paxil — 1 mg — 2 yrs — holding until Oct. 7 doc appt.
Seroquel — 50 — planning taper |
trileptal -75 planning taper
prasozin 1 mg planning taper

started my psych med saga in 2001 and wish I never had. I had some difficulties with sleep and anxiety, but NOTHING like what was in store for me after trying every med out there. My last treatment center promised to "get me totally off" in 2022 but it was a lie. They just switched drugs and added more and more in a desperate attempt to help me "stabilize," so they could call me a "success story" once insurance stopped paying. I agree with those who state that this industry needs to change. AND I'm working on not being resentful about my suffering because it doesn't help anyone.

been on an off cocktails since 2001. Most recent mixture, prescribed in 2024: 20 mg Paxil, 150 Trileptal, 50 Seroquel, 2 mg prasozin, (for PTSD/nightmares.)

immediately went to 1 mg prasozin, and after 3 months cut to 10 mg paxil. No felt effects. Then went to 5 about 3 months later, (though I didnt' keep track so I'm rusty.) No felt effects. So, I've roughly been on 5 mg for a year and a half.

Side effects always force to to start tapering RIGHT AWAY.

I didn't start keeping track of my Paxil taper until this year. I went from 3mg to 1 in 10 months, using a liquid Maudsley-ish slow taper. Again, no felt effects until now.

October 2026...sleeping less and feeling more sedated during the day. Having trouble managing my social life without getting over-stimulated. Must set boundaries according to my body and not my heart.

Holding 1 mg paxil until blood work done and evaluated, and to see if build a social life that doesn't make me lose sleep. Sounds silly as I type it, but actually, nothing is "silly" on this ride! Everything is WILD!!!! LOL

Keeping all other meds the same. Sorry so long.

Kayla2d ago

Wellbutrin

There isn't one in my state.

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Catina2d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Kayla, welcome to Taper Community! I'm sorry to hear about the dizziness you had with going off your antipsychotic. I hope things are better now. If you can't find a deprescriber near you and need help with discussing slow tapering with your own doctor, here is some information that will help you: https://taper.community/thread/dbb2cdbb-bb3d-4bb9-93ab-b33de4a3fd0b https://taper.community/resources/blog/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-tapering If your doctor refuses to help you, here are the steps you can take: https://taper.community/resources/blog/what-to-do-when-your-doctor-refuses-to-taper-you If worse comes to worse, as long as you keep getting your prescriptions you can use the knowledge here to taper safely on your own. Which drug will you be tapering next? We look forward to supporting you on your tapering and healing journey! Catina 💜

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 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.

Kayla1d ago

Wellbutrin

Thank you so much for for your support and links to tapering.

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Catina1d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

You're most welcome Kayla! Glad to help.

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