Stopped cold turkey as per psychiatrist recommendation 7 months ago

Hi @Fid, welcome! I'm glad to hear you had success with a keto diet. However, I'm sorry that your doctor cold-turkeyed you off Seroquel. The fact your sleep is normal is a great sign! Regarding your question: Yes! The symptoms you're experiencing are completely normal. Healing is never linear and happens in waves and windows. https://taper.community/resources/blog/windows-and-waves-withdrawal-pattern I'm sorry you're struggling, but please know that this is only temporary and it won't last forever. You haven't done permanent damage to yourself. Show yourself some kindness, patience, and compassion right now. Your brain just needs time to reach homeostasis again - and it will in time. If you go to the Symptoms and Self-Care section and the I Need Support section of the forum and click on the Guides tab at the top, you'll find lots of helpful articles and tips. I hope you'll find the understanding and support you need here. We look forward to supporting you as you continue to heal. Hugs, Catina ❤️

The problem is usually the speed of the taper. Abruptly stopping 100 mg is an extreme change for the nervous system, especially when you get down into the lower-dose range around the minimum therapeutic dose. That’s exactly where the mistake often happens. Most people think that lower doses have little or no effect, but the lower-dose range can actually have the strongest effect. Unfortunately, many healthcare professionals don’t seem to understand this, whether because of a lack of training, experience, or whatever the reason may be. Unless they’ve taken these medications themselves. The ketogenic diet may support you during withdrawal, but it can’t compensate for such a major change. Since your nervous system is still trying to find its balance, the question is whether a very small increase in dose might help.