Hey, hope everyone is well!
Last week or so has been very tough to say the least. Im 7+ weeks into this delayed “withdrawal” phase after heavy stressors.
I saw some upward trend about 2 weeks ago but its been steady declining ever since. Got decent days last Saturday and sunday, but this week has been brutal. Its a constant heavy dread, anhedonia, almost complete loss of emotions/feelings, heavy fatigue, dpdr, parahstesia. Even later parts/evenings have been very hard which were usually the time of the day when I came down or had a window!
Being at a high dose is usually considered easier/better with stabilizing due to enough medication in the system to hold on to, but to me It still feels brutal!
Sorry to hear that you’re going through these awful symptoms. Hang on there, I know it’s not easy. I’ve got paresthesia too, mine is burning and crawling under my skin together with electricity. What’s your paresthesia like? Hope you’ll get those windows soon.
Sorry to hear this Anton. Our body heals in ways that sometimes don't make sense. Keep going. The fact you're having some good days is a sign that your body is capable of healing.
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.
@Anton
It’s a nasty symptom, but aren’t they all? Good that you’ve had some windows so it’s definitely a good sign. What part of the body is your burning? Mine is very bad in my legs and some less severe is in my arms and the face. Hope you’ll be better soon.
I’m sorry you are having a hard time. Hang in there x
Citalopram - 40mg to 20mg in 1 week then 0 June 2026 | Trintellix 5mg 4 weeks, 10mg 17 days, 5mg 5 weeks, 3.75mg 4 weeks, up dosed to 5mg 13 Oct 2026 — plan to holding and to taper slower in future
Hey @Anton, that really sucks, I'm so sorry it's hitting you so hard right now.
Do you still manage to get out into your beloved nature?
Hang in there! 🌲🌲🌲👕🌲🌲🌲
Withdrawal is not a preview of who you are without the drug. Zoloft — 10 years, 50 mg — currently 21.5 mg — actively tapering
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