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BasedStaffMay 9

Community AnchorEffexor

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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CatinaMay 9

Community AnchorEffexor

"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 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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CatinaMay 9

Community AnchorEffexor

"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 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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Jessica AMay 9

LighthouseLuvox · researching

Thank you both so much

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

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Jessica AMay 9

LighthouseLuvox · 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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CatinaMay 10

Community AnchorEffexor

"Thank you both so much" — @Jessica A

Sure thing. We're here to help. ❤️

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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BasedStaffMay 10

Community AnchorEffexor

"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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WolfMay 10

Community AnchorProzac · researching

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

Prozac — 40 mg — 6 months — holding | Zyprexa — 20 mg — 6 years — holding | Depakote — 600 mg — 8 months — **tapering** | Buspirone — 20 mg — 8 months — holding | with clinician
"If life is painful, start a rebellion and make it good."

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WolfMay 12

Community AnchorProzac · 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 — 6 months — holding | Zyprexa — 20 mg — 6 years — holding | Depakote — 600 mg — 8 months — **tapering** | Buspirone — 20 mg — 8 months — holding | with clinician
"If life is painful, start a rebellion and make it good."

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CatinaMay 12

Community AnchorEffexor

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

I agree!

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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