namastejen1: Tapering Mirtazapine under 0.5mg ❤️

February 6Feb 6

22 minutes ago, namastejen1 said:

I still have Mirt tapering to contend with, but God willing, it will be a gentle ride off. 🤞🏼

I’ve every faith it be Jen xx

I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I only offer my thoughts as support. Please speak to your health practitioner about your care. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys.

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Please take the time to do it today 🙂 https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk

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February 7Feb 7

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7 hours ago, Chippy said:

I’ve every faith it be Jen xx

Thank you Chippy Xxx 🤗 back

2 Tim 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice (fear); but rather of power and love and self-control (a sound mind).

The Whole Story About Me

--Current Rx: since 2000-2025 Levothyroxine discontinued late Sept 2025 under DO supervision--no menstrual cycle for 2 months, Hypothalamus PMG brought it back and has been regular ever since under functional chiropractor =o) thank God for holistic medicine

2017-current Remeron/Mirt. recent taper schedule here: crushed pills 0.45mg May 30, 2025; 0.4mg Sept 14, 2025; found out 0.4mg weighed is actually a dose of 0.44mg Dec 19, 2025 and now using compounded Rx; 0.41mg Feb 27, 2026; 0.39mg April 3, 2026, 0.38mg May 8, 2026, 0.37mg June 28, 2026.

--Supplements: Standard Process-Whole Food Folate, Prolamine Iodine Plus, B Vitality w/ CoQ10, Zypan, RNA, Cataplex E, Symplex F, and Immuplex (sort of like a multi but for Oct-Apr) when needed; Biotics Research- Mg-Zyme 100mg; Omega-3 Oil, Black Currant Seed Oil, Vitamin D3/K2 drops; sometimes Seeking Health methyl free multi vitamin and elderberry zinc gummies

**Love my work, fitness, polyvagal exercises (includes yoga-style poses for nervous system regulation), prayer/Inner Healing Prayer, holistic health, somatic therapies, lovingkindness, forest therapy, singing, helping others, spending time in nature and with family and friends.

Anti-histamine Withdrawal Video-Explains a lot (This is not me.)

February 17Feb 17

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I have not posted on my own page for a while...it will be a full month Feb of extra stuff besides work, volunteering, and keeping pace with my teenaged son--ha ha good luck with the last one!

My next step down is soon from 0.41mg dose from 0.44mg.

-I had a vein ablation in my left thigh on Feb 10 and will have another Feb 24 in my right thigh--doing this now before our insurance resets Mar 1--then we have a deductible to pay before benefits kick in again...although routine check ups are covered--this is for the non-States folks. The ablation is not that bad...just painful initially where they insert the catheter and then uncomfortable for a few days but can walk right away--as they want you to do so to improve healing. Family history of varicose veins but I had spider veins since a kid--those are not so great either.

-Then, I will be with my mom this weekend for 4 days helping her with a foot surgery (3rd one on the same foot--please pray for her) and her elderly dog with all of his requirements too. So I hope to make the drop down between being with my mom and the 2nd ablation. I have enough of current dose to take me to next week Thursday--so it was kismet?

-I will tell you the local anesthetic was a bit weird on the taper brain--feeling off, a bit absent minded, more lightheaded when bending over than usual, needing routine. It would be weird for me anyhow as I am so sensitive to Rx. With that in mind, I am okay with this slow taper--a little less than 10%. I know I will be stressed with all of this but it will be okay and so will my taper.

-But at least some of the Medicaid (like NHS) insurance issues with my in-network status and a few claims have been finally taken care of. It was a real road in 2025 with Medicaid. I want to provide for people who cannot afford insurance but why do they have to make it is darn hard on us providers? No wonder why so many leave the panel.

So things are going pretty well over here. I have my moments with hormonal shifts with my cycle and being in perimenopause. The supplements seemed to help me with my thyroid and getting off of thyroid Rx. We will see how that continues to go--adrenals could use some work! These Rx definitely mess with the HPA axis and so much more. I do have have flare ups of old memories surfacing or a needy attachment style, etc. But as I am working through this, I seem be able to handle it well. I feel like this can be a source of encouragement for others.

I will pray for everyone again today and be back on some time soon. Take care everyone!

2 Tim 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice (fear); but rather of power and love and self-control (a sound mind).

The Whole Story About Me

--Current Rx: since 2000-2025 Levothyroxine discontinued late Sept 2025 under DO supervision--no menstrual cycle for 2 months, Hypothalamus PMG brought it back and has been regular ever since under functional chiropractor =o) thank God for holistic medicine

2017-current Remeron/Mirt. recent taper schedule here: crushed pills 0.45mg May 30, 2025; 0.4mg Sept 14, 2025; found out 0.4mg weighed is actually a dose of 0.44mg Dec 19, 2025 and now using compounded Rx; 0.41mg Feb 27, 2026; 0.39mg April 3, 2026, 0.38mg May 8, 2026, 0.37mg June 28, 2026.

--Supplements: Standard Process-Whole Food Folate, Prolamine Iodine Plus, B Vitality w/ CoQ10, Zypan, RNA, Cataplex E, Symplex F, and Immuplex (sort of like a multi but for Oct-Apr) when needed; Biotics Research- Mg-Zyme 100mg; Omega-3 Oil, Black Currant Seed Oil, Vitamin D3/K2 drops; sometimes Seeking Health methyl free multi vitamin and elderberry zinc gummies

**Love my work, fitness, polyvagal exercises (includes yoga-style poses for nervous system regulation), prayer/Inner Healing Prayer, holistic health, somatic therapies, lovingkindness, forest therapy, singing, helping others, spending time in nature and with family and friends.

Anti-histamine Withdrawal Video-Explains a lot (This is not me.)

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February 17Feb 17

59 minutes ago, namastejen1 said:

I have not posted on my own page for a while...it will be a full month Feb of extra stuff besides work, volunteering, and keeping pace with my teenaged son--ha ha good luck with the last one!

My next step down is soon from 0.41mg dose from 0.44mg.

-I had a vein ablation in my left thigh on Feb 10 and will have another Feb 24 in my right thigh--doing this now before our insurance resets Mar 1--then we have a deductible to pay before benefits kick in again...although routine check ups are covered--this is for the non-States folks. The ablation is not that bad...just painful initially where they insert the catheter and then uncomfortable for a few days but can walk right away--as they want you to do so to improve healing. Family history of varicose veins but I had spider veins since a kid--those are not so great either.

-Then, I will be with my mom this weekend for 4 days helping her with a foot surgery (3rd one on the same foot--please pray for her) and her elderly dog with all of his requirements too. So I hope to make the drop down between being with my mom and the 2nd ablation. I have enough of current dose to take me to next week Thursday--so it was kismet?

-I will tell you the local anesthetic was a bit weird on the taper brain--feeling off, a bit absent minded, more lightheaded when bending over than usual, needing routine. It would be weird for me anyhow as I am so sensitive to Rx. With that in mind, I am okay with this slow taper--a little less than 10%. I know I will be stressed with all of this but it will be okay and so will my taper.

-But at least some of the Medicaid (like NHS) insurance issues with my in-network status and a few claims have been finally taken care of. It was a real road in 2025 with Medicaid. I want to provide for people who cannot afford insurance but why do they have to make it is darn hard on us providers? No wonder why so many leave the panel.

So things are going pretty well over here. I have my moments with hormonal shifts with my cycle and being in perimenopause. The supplements seemed to help me with my thyroid and getting off of thyroid Rx. We will see how that continues to go--adrenals could use some work! These Rx definitely mess with the HPA axis and so much more. I do have have flare ups of old memories surfacing or a needy attachment style, etc. But as I am working through this, I seem be able to handle it well. I feel like this can be a source of encouragement for others.

I will pray for everyone again today and be back on some time soon. Take care everyone!

Good news @namastejen1 sounds like you are coping wonderful with everything that comes your way, lovely to read, also glad that you have found beneficial supplements, hormones in withdrawal are brutal, so anything that helps is a blessing.

Praying that the procedures go well for your mother and you with a quick and painless recovery and good luck with the next cut, may it go smoothly.

Thank you for your constant encouragement and prayers for all of us here, stay strong and well.

1998 forced on cipramil *no anxiety/depression background*

Over the years all kinds of SSRI/SNRI/antipsychotics/stabilizers due to apparently side effects/withdrawal

Many attempts to quit over the years with failure (extremely rapid taper followed by doctors' guidens)

Current attempt-Paxil 20 mg:

6/24 20 mg to 5 mg-severe AKA

9/24 Increase to 20-AKA continues

10/24 stopped completely-AKA out of control

11/24 Zoloft bridge attempt-25 mg to 75 mg+Seroquel-AKA continued-stopped them CT.

12/24 Back on Paxil 10mg (0.1789g)-some stabilization-from here tapered by about 30% each time (don't remember doses and dates).

2025 - 7.10 0.0558g (3.11mg)/7.11 3% 0.0541g (3.02mg)/4.12 1% 0.0535g (2.98mg)

2026 - 3.1 1.5% 0.0526g (2.93mg)/9.1 8.5% 0.0480g (2.68mg)/16.2 1.8% 0.0470g (2.62mg)/21.3 1% 0.466 (2.60mg)/23.4 2.2% 0.455g (2.54mg)/8.7 21.7% 0.0356.5g (2mg)/15.8 updose by 11.7% 0.0400g (2.23mg)

Supplements:

Magnesium Glycinate - started 28.5.26 1 capsule 200mg in the morning - Increased brain fog and muscle stiffness - stopped after two weeks.

Iron - liquid, quarter of recommended dose - increased anxiety and burning sensation - stopped after two weeks.

Saffron - started 8.7.26 1 capsule 30mg in the morning - pretty immediate improvement in terms of terror, body pain and sleep.

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February 17Feb 17

2 hours ago, namastejen1 said:

will be a full month Feb of extra stuff besides work, volunteering, and keeping pace with my teenaged son--ha ha good luck with the last one!

You give me hope that life can return for me whilst I’m in withdrawals @namastejen1, I am looking to try and go back to work on the 3rd of March and just reading this motivates me.

2 hours ago, namastejen1 said:

So things are going pretty well over here.

This is so awesome to read!! Filled me with positivity. Look forward to speaking with you again soon and hope everything goes well in the coming weeks!

Drug History:

Dec 2th - 3rd: Sertraline; 25mg x2 doses - ADR: Severe akathisia for 48hrs, hospitalised.

Dec 4th - 11th: Mirtazapine; 15mg; Severe side effects

Dec 11th - 1st Jan: Mirtazapine; 7.5mg

Failed fast taper as per GP's & Psych's advice of 7.5mg -> 5.25mg -> 3.75mg over 2 week,severe withdrawals, 3 days after last dose.

Jan 14th - 15th: Quetiapine; 25mg x2 doses - ADR: Severe SI & Depression.

On/Off Lorazepam & Diazepam use during entire ordeal.

Jan 14th: Mirtazapine; 5.25mg reinstated - Currently waiting to stabilise.

Current symptoms: Anhedonia, DR, Anxiety, Depression, SI, OCD, Cognitive impairment, Extreme fatigue, Nausea, Migraines, Muscle/joint paints, Vivid nightmares, Dry skin, Low libido.

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February 17Feb 17

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Thanks @Fullhealing and @The_Taper_Man. I appreciate your kind words and prayers for my mom and me. I want to spread the word that it can go well during a taper. It wasn’t always “easy”. Still it’s 7-8/10 lately. I’m glad I have my energy back. Though, I can get really irritable and not like my behavior at times. I’m still really grateful for the windows that I know everyone will have on a consistent basis. It’s only a matter of patience and time.

I hope going back to work is a good experience @The_Taper_Man; it helps to focus/anchor the mind, routine is good too. You will get there, keep positive to keep stress down, have faith that you will get to a good spot to return!

2 Tim 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice (fear); but rather of power and love and self-control (a sound mind).

The Whole Story About Me

--Current Rx: since 2000-2025 Levothyroxine discontinued late Sept 2025 under DO supervision--no menstrual cycle for 2 months, Hypothalamus PMG brought it back and has been regular ever since under functional chiropractor =o) thank God for holistic medicine

2017-current Remeron/Mirt. recent taper schedule here: crushed pills 0.45mg May 30, 2025; 0.4mg Sept 14, 2025; found out 0.4mg weighed is actually a dose of 0.44mg Dec 19, 2025 and now using compounded Rx; 0.41mg Feb 27, 2026; 0.39mg April 3, 2026, 0.38mg May 8, 2026, 0.37mg June 28, 2026.

--Supplements: Standard Process-Whole Food Folate, Prolamine Iodine Plus, B Vitality w/ CoQ10, Zypan, RNA, Cataplex E, Symplex F, and Immuplex (sort of like a multi but for Oct-Apr) when needed; Biotics Research- Mg-Zyme 100mg; Omega-3 Oil, Black Currant Seed Oil, Vitamin D3/K2 drops; sometimes Seeking Health methyl free multi vitamin and elderberry zinc gummies

**Love my work, fitness, polyvagal exercises (includes yoga-style poses for nervous system regulation), prayer/Inner Healing Prayer, holistic health, somatic therapies, lovingkindness, forest therapy, singing, helping others, spending time in nature and with family and friends.

Anti-histamine Withdrawal Video-Explains a lot (This is not me.)

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February 18Feb 18

8 hours ago, namastejen1 said:

I do have have flare ups of old memories surfacing

Hi Jen,

isn't it weird how old uncomfortable memories will suddenly pop up? It's like where the heck did that come from? I wonder how that works neurologically. And I, too, get irritable and impatient when I'm experiencing symptoms. So strange how this withdrawal process affects our thoughts. Awful but fascinating to me.

And you sound good. Hallelujah!

ooxx Jamie

Sept 1993 Began paroxetine 20 mg for anxiety and depression- worked like a charm.

1st taper - Aug 1995 tapered over 3 weeks before getting pregnant- great at first, crashed at one month. White knuckled it through 2 miscarriages. Spring 1996 (?) Reinstated paroxetine 20 mg.

2nd taper- Spring 2008 tapered off paroxetine over 4 months. Summer 2008 crashed horribly, nearly incapacitated by WD; Summer 2008-Summer 2009 tried 4 different ADs, none as effective as paroxetine. Summer 2009 Reinstated 20 mg paroxetine, not as effective as previously.

3rd taper- Jun 19, 2019 began 10 mg paroxetine, 10 mg fluoxetine for one week. Jun 26 20 mg fluoxetine, 5 mg paroxetine for one week. Jul 3- 20 mg fluoxetine + lorazepam (0.5 mg) as needed up to 2x/day. Aug 12- 30 mg fluox; Sept 3- .5 mg clonazepam daily; end lorazepam; Sept 5- 40 mg fluox;

End of 2019- returned to paroxetine 20 mg/day most of the year, 30mg/day in the winter.

BEGIN 4th TAPER ATTEMPT: Jul 13 2025- 30 -> 25 mg; 10 Sept -> 22.5mg; 3 Oct -> 20 mg; 10 Oct -> hold 2 weeks; 2 Nov -> 19.5 mg; 9 Nov -> 19 mg; 16 Nov -> hold 1 week; 22 Nov -> 18.6 mg; 30 Nov -> 18.2 mg; 7 Dec -> hold 1 week; 14 Dec -> 17.8 mg; 21 Dec -> 17.5 mg; 28 Dec -> 17.1 mg; 4 Jan 2026 -> 16.7 mg -> hold 2 weeks ; 28 Jan -> 16.4 mg; 1 Feb -> 16.0 mg; 8 Feb -> 15.7 mg; 15 Feb -> hold 2 weeks; 1 Mar -> 15.5 mg; 8 Mar -> 15.2 mg; 15 Mar -> hold; 5 Apr -> 14.9.

Supplements: Vit D, Magesium L-threonate, Vit C, Zinc, Melatonin, Multivitamin

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February 18Feb 18

Thanks for your update Jen!

Sounds like you doing really well 🙏

I can relate to the old memories too. Boty good and not so good.

Old animals with extra needs take lots of energy and care, all worth it though. Hope your mum's surgery goes well. xxxx

Aug 2006 - Sertraline 25/50/75/100mg TO June 2019 - Reduced from 100mg to 50mg over a few months

Sept 2019 - Reduced from 50mg to 25mg lasted a week, then went back up to 50mg, after a few weeks back up to 100mg.

Oct 2021 - Reduced to 75mg, Dec 2021 (mid) reduced to 50mg , March 2022 - Reduced to 25mg

Oct 2022 - Reduce to 0mg (Immediate withdrawal crying, mood unstable, impending doom, digestive probs, tingling,numbness,burning, brain zaps, insomnia)

Feb 2023 - "Panic attack" lasting 14 hours, 2 weeks later start back on 25mg sertraline, 12 hours later severe 'panic attack' with chest pain, tachycardia, restlessness, hyponatraemia, impending doom, racing thoughts, akathisia mild. Taken to emergency.

March 2023 back up to 50mg (on medical advice), April 75mg, May 100mg. Back to 75mg within a few weeks due to feeling too stimulated and anxious.

Nov 2023 resume taper. 70, 65, 60, 55, 50 (March 2024)

April 45mg, May 41mg, June 37mg, July 34mg Aug 31mg, Sept 28mg, Oct 26mg, Nov 25mg, HOLD

Jan 1st 2025 24mg, Jan 12th 23.5mg, Jan 20th 23mg, Feb 20th 22mg, March 20th 21mg, April 14th 18.9mg, May 5th 17mg, May 28th 15.3mg, July 16th 13.7mg, Aug 26th 12.3mg, Sept 16th 10.5 mg, Sept 22, 10mg, Oct 7th 8.3mg, Nov 4th 8mg, Dec 1st 7.7mg, Dec 26th 7mg 2026 Updose to 7.2mg Mar 20th, Back to 7mg Mar 21. Currently holding

Other supplements: Fish oil, Mg citrate/glycinate 150-300mg per day, Ginkgo biloba daily, womens multi vit/min 3 times week, Vitamin C 1000mg night, valerian/passiflora as needed. B12 as needed. Bone support for osteopaenia (Ca/Mg, K, D)

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February 20Feb 20

On 2/17/2026 at 11:09 AM, namastejen1 said:

Then, I will be with my mom this weekend for 4 days helping her with a foot surgery (3rd one on the same foot--please pray for her) and her elderly dog with all of his requirements too. So I hope to make the drop down between being with my mom and the 2nd ablation. I

Hi @namastejen1, finally catching up on your page! I'm happy you are doing well and stabilizing, handling your busy schedule as well! You are an angel helping out your mom, and yes, prayers your way her surgery is smooth and well! Prayers for your drop too!! Continued blessings to you friend, and thank you for all that you do on this site!💖🕊

Aug 2022- Mirtzapine 15 (3 weeks)

Sept 2022 - Jan 2023 Escitalopram 10

Dec 2023- April 2024 Escitalopram 2.5

June 2024 -Escitalopram 2.5

July 2024-Nov 2024 Escitalopram 5

Nov 2024- Feb 2025 Escitalopram 2.5

Feb 2025, 1 Prozac, 1 Zoloft cross taper

Feb 19, 2025 off all meds, major WD

https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/forums/topic/32394-hopeperseveres-escitalopr%C3%A1m-generic-lexapro-journey/page/

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February 20Feb 20

On 2/17/2026 at 7:09 PM, namastejen1 said:

So things are going pretty well over here.

@namastejen1 I am glad that generally, you're doing ok.

Your posts and support given to other members here is very valuable and I hope that your own wellbeing continues to improve because you deserve it.

Nothing I say is medical advice, it is simply my opinion. I am an anonymous person on an internet forum with no relevant qualifications other than being badly harmed by a drug. For all you know, I could be an idiot. You are making your own decisions and part of that is deciding how much to listen to my opinion, if at all.

Perhaps you should consider this post an artistic work of fiction written for entertainment purposes.

Story from SA: LukeUK: Remeron/Mirtazapine Severe Withdrawal - Introductions and updates - Surviving Antidepressants

15mg Remeron/Mirtazapine November starting 2022 (severe physical side effects)

Attempted to taper off January 2023, ended up having a major breakdown and going up to 30mg, took weeks to stabilise

1 month taper to 0mg

Last dose April 2023

Severe withdrawal syndrome with many physical symptoms

Summary: 5 months using Mirtazapine, including 1 month taper ending late April 2023.

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February 24Feb 24

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Thanks so much everyone--so many to tag here! It was really busy at my mom's--I basically had downtime to sleep..lol. It has taken me until this morning to feel back to my normal energy. I was really wiped out Sunday night when I got home and Monday during the whole day. It is tiring anyway but with taper brain, I feel like it takes me longer to regroup, especially with family triggers too. My mom is on the mend, and I pray that she will be able to walk normally again. The last surgery she had made her right big toe impossible to fully touch the ground when she walked. That doctor never took fessed up that he goofed on the procedure. So it shortened the tendon on top of the foot that connects the big toe. New doctor explained everything--that he had to stretch that tendon an inch and a half to bring back proper mobility--that's nuts!

I had another vein ablation on my right leg today. It went smoothly, probably because I knew what to expect from the left leg 2 weeks ago. Family issues with the veins--spider veins since a child. Though I see people much older than myself or my husband at the vein center (his family has issues too--my son needs to watch out for sure!). But better to get this completed earlier in life, I guess, if it's noticed. I get it that the U.S. though might be a bit overboard with our medical system in terms of all of these procedures or what's so readily available. I feel fortunate to be able to do this and see if it truly makes a difference in bloodflow back up.

Anyhow, I am glad to be back on here and will check out others posts. So much happens when I am away, in even a typical week--I hope for the better for everyone. Blessings Everyone!!

2 Tim 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice (fear); but rather of power and love and self-control (a sound mind).

The Whole Story About Me

--Current Rx: since 2000-2025 Levothyroxine discontinued late Sept 2025 under DO supervision--no menstrual cycle for 2 months, Hypothalamus PMG brought it back and has been regular ever since under functional chiropractor =o) thank God for holistic medicine

2017-current Remeron/Mirt. recent taper schedule here: crushed pills 0.45mg May 30, 2025; 0.4mg Sept 14, 2025; found out 0.4mg weighed is actually a dose of 0.44mg Dec 19, 2025 and now using compounded Rx; 0.41mg Feb 27, 2026; 0.39mg April 3, 2026, 0.38mg May 8, 2026, 0.37mg June 28, 2026.

--Supplements: Standard Process-Whole Food Folate, Prolamine Iodine Plus, B Vitality w/ CoQ10, Zypan, RNA, Cataplex E, Symplex F, and Immuplex (sort of like a multi but for Oct-Apr) when needed; Biotics Research- Mg-Zyme 100mg; Omega-3 Oil, Black Currant Seed Oil, Vitamin D3/K2 drops; sometimes Seeking Health methyl free multi vitamin and elderberry zinc gummies

**Love my work, fitness, polyvagal exercises (includes yoga-style poses for nervous system regulation), prayer/Inner Healing Prayer, holistic health, somatic therapies, lovingkindness, forest therapy, singing, helping others, spending time in nature and with family and friends.

Anti-histamine Withdrawal Video-Explains a lot (This is not me.)

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February 25Feb 25

You did well to even get to your thread and post. It takes so much brain energy this whole thing and I agree, way longer to regroup and recover. Happy your mum is on the mend and I hope your vein surgery helps your venous return. My aunt has shocking trouble with varicose veins and blood flow back upwards and has done all her life.

Yep a lot happens on here that is for sure. I can't keep up.

Rest well xx

Edited February 25Feb 25 by Tracey

Aug 2006 - Sertraline 25/50/75/100mg TO June 2019 - Reduced from 100mg to 50mg over a few months

Sept 2019 - Reduced from 50mg to 25mg lasted a week, then went back up to 50mg, after a few weeks back up to 100mg.

Oct 2021 - Reduced to 75mg, Dec 2021 (mid) reduced to 50mg , March 2022 - Reduced to 25mg

Oct 2022 - Reduce to 0mg (Immediate withdrawal crying, mood unstable, impending doom, digestive probs, tingling,numbness,burning, brain zaps, insomnia)

Feb 2023 - "Panic attack" lasting 14 hours, 2 weeks later start back on 25mg sertraline, 12 hours later severe 'panic attack' with chest pain, tachycardia, restlessness, hyponatraemia, impending doom, racing thoughts, akathisia mild. Taken to emergency.

March 2023 back up to 50mg (on medical advice), April 75mg, May 100mg. Back to 75mg within a few weeks due to feeling too stimulated and anxious.

Nov 2023 resume taper. 70, 65, 60, 55, 50 (March 2024)

April 45mg, May 41mg, June 37mg, July 34mg Aug 31mg, Sept 28mg, Oct 26mg, Nov 25mg, HOLD

Jan 1st 2025 24mg, Jan 12th 23.5mg, Jan 20th 23mg, Feb 20th 22mg, March 20th 21mg, April 14th 18.9mg, May 5th 17mg, May 28th 15.3mg, July 16th 13.7mg, Aug 26th 12.3mg, Sept 16th 10.5 mg, Sept 22, 10mg, Oct 7th 8.3mg, Nov 4th 8mg, Dec 1st 7.7mg, Dec 26th 7mg 2026 Updose to 7.2mg Mar 20th, Back to 7mg Mar 21. Currently holding

Other supplements: Fish oil, Mg citrate/glycinate 150-300mg per day, Ginkgo biloba daily, womens multi vit/min 3 times week, Vitamin C 1000mg night, valerian/passiflora as needed. B12 as needed. Bone support for osteopaenia (Ca/Mg, K, D)

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February 25Feb 25

12 hours ago, namastejen1 said:

Thanks so much everyone--so many to tag here! It was really busy at my mom's--I basically had downtime to sleep..lol. It has taken me until this morning to feel back to my normal energy. I was really wiped out Sunday night when I got home and Monday during the whole day. It is tiring anyway but with taper brain, I feel like it takes me longer to regroup, especially with family triggers too. My mom is on the mend, and I pray that she will be able to walk normally again. The last surgery she had made her right big toe impossible to fully touch the ground when she walked. That doctor never took fessed up that he goofed on the procedure. So it shortened the tendon on top of the foot that connects the big toe. New doctor explained everything--that he had to stretch that tendon an inch and a half to bring back proper mobility--that's nuts!

I had another vein ablation on my right leg today. It went smoothly, probably because I knew what to expect from the left leg 2 weeks ago. Family issues with the veins--spider veins since a child. Though I see people much older than myself or my husband at the vein center (his family has issues too--my son needs to watch out for sure!). But better to get this completed earlier in life, I guess, if it's noticed. I get it that the U.S. though might be a bit overboard with our medical system in terms of all of these procedures or what's so readily available. I feel fortunate to be able to do this and see if it truly makes a difference in bloodflow back up.

Anyhow, I am glad to be back on here and will check out others posts. So much happens when I am away, in even a typical week--I hope for the better for everyone. Blessings Everyone!!

@namastejen1 glad your procedure went smoothly and prayers for your mother to get well.

Totally relate, taper 🧠 is a beast, life has been on hold for a while now, I'm just surviving but we do what we can with the knowing it's temporary.

You seem to be coping so well, that's great.

Take care stay well.

Edited February 25Feb 25 by Fullhealing

1998 forced on cipramil *no anxiety/depression background*

Over the years all kinds of SSRI/SNRI/antipsychotics/stabilizers due to apparently side effects/withdrawal

Many attempts to quit over the years with failure (extremely rapid taper followed by doctors' guidens)

Current attempt-Paxil 20 mg:

6/24 20 mg to 5 mg-severe AKA

9/24 Increase to 20-AKA continues

10/24 stopped completely-AKA out of control

11/24 Zoloft bridge attempt-25 mg to 75 mg+Seroquel-AKA continued-stopped them CT.

12/24 Back on Paxil 10mg (0.1789g)-some stabilization-from here tapered by about 30% each time (don't remember doses and dates).

2025 - 7.10 0.0558g (3.11mg)/7.11 3% 0.0541g (3.02mg)/4.12 1% 0.0535g (2.98mg)

2026 - 3.1 1.5% 0.0526g (2.93mg)/9.1 8.5% 0.0480g (2.68mg)/16.2 1.8% 0.0470g (2.62mg)/21.3 1% 0.466 (2.60mg)/23.4 2.2% 0.455g (2.54mg)/8.7 21.7% 0.0356.5g (2mg)/15.8 updose by 11.7% 0.0400g (2.23mg)

Supplements:

Magnesium Glycinate - started 28.5.26 1 capsule 200mg in the morning - Increased brain fog and muscle stiffness - stopped after two weeks.

Iron - liquid, quarter of recommended dose - increased anxiety and burning sensation - stopped after two weeks.

Saffron - started 8.7.26 1 capsule 30mg in the morning - pretty immediate improvement in terms of terror, body pain and sleep.

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February 26Feb 26

@namastejen1 been missing you on the site. Hope everything is going well with your recovery. Enjoy the downtime...❤️🙏

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for refux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger 400 mg as needed for nausea

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

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March 2Mar 2

Author

I am back from a busy week last week catching up at home/work and then my son brought home something from school. Some sort virus...slept a lot on Sunday, was super achy like a proper virus but never seemed to get a high enough fever. I actually went to church because it was my week to cantor--I don't like leaving my responsibilities hanging with a morning's notice that I can't come in. It was okay but then when I got home, it was time to drop onto the couch. I would have liked to be on here more interacting...but needed to be a couch potato--read books and listen to podcasts and then fall asleep as needed.

Thanks again for all the well wishes. I am hoping this head cold passes soon! Neti pot and steam is doing something along with homeopathy and thymus PMG. I will catch up as much as I can now! Bless all of you!

2 Tim 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice (fear); but rather of power and love and self-control (a sound mind).

The Whole Story About Me

--Current Rx: since 2000-2025 Levothyroxine discontinued late Sept 2025 under DO supervision--no menstrual cycle for 2 months, Hypothalamus PMG brought it back and has been regular ever since under functional chiropractor =o) thank God for holistic medicine

2017-current Remeron/Mirt. recent taper schedule here: crushed pills 0.45mg May 30, 2025; 0.4mg Sept 14, 2025; found out 0.4mg weighed is actually a dose of 0.44mg Dec 19, 2025 and now using compounded Rx; 0.41mg Feb 27, 2026; 0.39mg April 3, 2026, 0.38mg May 8, 2026, 0.37mg June 28, 2026.

--Supplements: Standard Process-Whole Food Folate, Prolamine Iodine Plus, B Vitality w/ CoQ10, Zypan, RNA, Cataplex E, Symplex F, and Immuplex (sort of like a multi but for Oct-Apr) when needed; Biotics Research- Mg-Zyme 100mg; Omega-3 Oil, Black Currant Seed Oil, Vitamin D3/K2 drops; sometimes Seeking Health methyl free multi vitamin and elderberry zinc gummies

**Love my work, fitness, polyvagal exercises (includes yoga-style poses for nervous system regulation), prayer/Inner Healing Prayer, holistic health, somatic therapies, lovingkindness, forest therapy, singing, helping others, spending time in nature and with family and friends.

Anti-histamine Withdrawal Video-Explains a lot (This is not me.)

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March 2Mar 2

11 minutes ago, namastejen1 said:

needed to be a couch potato--read books and listen to podcasts and then fall asleep as needed.

Thanks again for all the well wishes. I am hoping this head cold passes soon! Neti pot and steam is doing something along with homeopathy and thymus PMG. I will catch up as much as I can now! Bless all of you!

Take all the time you need. ❤️🙏

I am not a medical professional. My comments are based on my personal experience and information on SA.

Paroxetine-2002 onward-20mg/ Citalopram-2007-20 mg-straight switch from paroxetine-back to paroxetine after a month/ Sertraline -25 mg-Dec 2016- given for a month instead of paroxetine (doctor mistake) Oxazepam -10 mg-2016-twice weekly for a couple months for sleep/ Zopiclone -3.75-7.5mg-2020-2022-once a week for sleep/Paroxetine -20 yr+/ Dec2018-May 2022 20 mg/ May 2022 30mg/2022.07.28-2022.08.24 30mg to 0mg/ Prozac-10mg August 24-29 2022/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.11.28-2022.12.04/10mg-Dec 5&6/22/ Prozac-10mg-Dec 8&9/22/Paroxetine -5mg-2022.12.07 to 2023.07.01

TAPER-Paroxetine-2023-Jul 2-4.9mg/ Jul 21-4.8mg/Jul 28-4.73mg/Aug 4-4.65mg /Sep 21-4.58 mg/Oct 27-4.56 mg/Dec 5-4.54 mg/2024-Jan 2-4.52 mg/Jan 9-4.51 mg/Jan 17-4.49 mg/Jan 26-4.47mg/Feb 6-4.46mg/Feb 19-4.44mg /Apr 4-4.43mg/Apr 28-4.4 mg/May 5-4.39 mg/May 19-4.36 mg/Jul 2-4.34 mg/Jul 9-4.32mg/Jul 31-4.3 mg/Oct 1-4.29mg/Nov 27-4.25 mg/Dec 5-4.22mg/2025-Jan 5-4.17mg/Feb 2-4.1mg/Mar 7-4.07mg/Apr 23-4.04mg/May 23-4mg/Jun 22-3.99mg/Jun 30-3.95mg/Jul 18-3.92mg/Sep 25-3.9mg/2026-Mar 25-3.85mg

9am-paroxetine, 200mg mag bisglycinate/75 mg DGL if needed for refux/150 mg calcium citrate/algae oil for omega 3/ginger 400 mg as needed for nausea

"... your strength will be in keeping calm..."-Isaiah 30:15

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March 2Mar 2

1 hour ago, namastejen1 said:

I am back from a busy week last week catching up at home/work and then my son brought home something from school. Some sort virus...slept a lot on Sunday, was super achy like a proper virus but never seemed to get a high enough fever. I actually went to church because it was my week to cantor--I don't like leaving my responsibilities hanging with a morning's notice that I can't come in. It was okay but then when I got home, it was time to drop onto the couch. I would have liked to be on here more interacting...but needed to be a couch potato--read books and listen to podcasts and then fall asleep as needed.

Thanks again for all the well wishes. I am hoping this head cold passes soon! Neti pot and steam is doing something along with homeopathy and thymus PMG. I will catch up as much as I can now! Bless all of you!

@namastejen1 thanks for the update, feel better soon hopefully, take good care!

Edited March 3Mar 3 by Fullhealing

1998 forced on cipramil *no anxiety/depression background*

Over the years all kinds of SSRI/SNRI/antipsychotics/stabilizers due to apparently side effects/withdrawal

Many attempts to quit over the years with failure (extremely rapid taper followed by doctors' guidens)

Current attempt-Paxil 20 mg:

6/24 20 mg to 5 mg-severe AKA

9/24 Increase to 20-AKA continues

10/24 stopped completely-AKA out of control

11/24 Zoloft bridge attempt-25 mg to 75 mg+Seroquel-AKA continued-stopped them CT.

12/24 Back on Paxil 10mg (0.1789g)-some stabilization-from here tapered by about 30% each time (don't remember doses and dates).

2025 - 7.10 0.0558g (3.11mg)/7.11 3% 0.0541g (3.02mg)/4.12 1% 0.0535g (2.98mg)

2026 - 3.1 1.5% 0.0526g (2.93mg)/9.1 8.5% 0.0480g (2.68mg)/16.2 1.8% 0.0470g (2.62mg)/21.3 1% 0.466 (2.60mg)/23.4 2.2% 0.455g (2.54mg)/8.7 21.7% 0.0356.5g (2mg)/15.8 updose by 11.7% 0.0400g (2.23mg)

Supplements:

Magnesium Glycinate - started 28.5.26 1 capsule 200mg in the morning - Increased brain fog and muscle stiffness - stopped after two weeks.

Iron - liquid, quarter of recommended dose - increased anxiety and burning sensation - stopped after two weeks.

Saffron - started 8.7.26 1 capsule 30mg in the morning - pretty immediate improvement in terms of terror, body pain and sleep.

March 3Mar 3

Couch surfing is the best! Treat yourself and take your time.

xxoo Jamie

Sept 1993 Began paroxetine 20 mg for anxiety and depression- worked like a charm.

1st taper - Aug 1995 tapered over 3 weeks before getting pregnant- great at first, crashed at one month. White knuckled it through 2 miscarriages. Spring 1996 (?) Reinstated paroxetine 20 mg.

2nd taper- Spring 2008 tapered off paroxetine over 4 months. Summer 2008 crashed horribly, nearly incapacitated by WD; Summer 2008-Summer 2009 tried 4 different ADs, none as effective as paroxetine. Summer 2009 Reinstated 20 mg paroxetine, not as effective as previously.

3rd taper- Jun 19, 2019 began 10 mg paroxetine, 10 mg fluoxetine for one week. Jun 26 20 mg fluoxetine, 5 mg paroxetine for one week. Jul 3- 20 mg fluoxetine + lorazepam (0.5 mg) as needed up to 2x/day. Aug 12- 30 mg fluox; Sept 3- .5 mg clonazepam daily; end lorazepam; Sept 5- 40 mg fluox;

End of 2019- returned to paroxetine 20 mg/day most of the year, 30mg/day in the winter.

BEGIN 4th TAPER ATTEMPT: Jul 13 2025- 30 -> 25 mg; 10 Sept -> 22.5mg; 3 Oct -> 20 mg; 10 Oct -> hold 2 weeks; 2 Nov -> 19.5 mg; 9 Nov -> 19 mg; 16 Nov -> hold 1 week; 22 Nov -> 18.6 mg; 30 Nov -> 18.2 mg; 7 Dec -> hold 1 week; 14 Dec -> 17.8 mg; 21 Dec -> 17.5 mg; 28 Dec -> 17.1 mg; 4 Jan 2026 -> 16.7 mg -> hold 2 weeks ; 28 Jan -> 16.4 mg; 1 Feb -> 16.0 mg; 8 Feb -> 15.7 mg; 15 Feb -> hold 2 weeks; 1 Mar -> 15.5 mg; 8 Mar -> 15.2 mg; 15 Mar -> hold; 5 Apr -> 14.9.

Supplements: Vit D, Magesium L-threonate, Vit C, Zinc, Melatonin, Multivitamin

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March 4Mar 4

Author

Thanks so much @Tracey @LostinCanada @gardengirl2 and everyone else! You're all the best. Prayers tonight for the site!

2 Tim 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice (fear); but rather of power and love and self-control (a sound mind).

The Whole Story About Me

--Current Rx: since 2000-2025 Levothyroxine discontinued late Sept 2025 under DO supervision--no menstrual cycle for 2 months, Hypothalamus PMG brought it back and has been regular ever since under functional chiropractor =o) thank God for holistic medicine

2017-current Remeron/Mirt. recent taper schedule here: crushed pills 0.45mg May 30, 2025; 0.4mg Sept 14, 2025; found out 0.4mg weighed is actually a dose of 0.44mg Dec 19, 2025 and now using compounded Rx; 0.41mg Feb 27, 2026; 0.39mg April 3, 2026, 0.38mg May 8, 2026, 0.37mg June 28, 2026.

--Supplements: Standard Process-Whole Food Folate, Prolamine Iodine Plus, B Vitality w/ CoQ10, Zypan, RNA, Cataplex E, Symplex F, and Immuplex (sort of like a multi but for Oct-Apr) when needed; Biotics Research- Mg-Zyme 100mg; Omega-3 Oil, Black Currant Seed Oil, Vitamin D3/K2 drops; sometimes Seeking Health methyl free multi vitamin and elderberry zinc gummies

**Love my work, fitness, polyvagal exercises (includes yoga-style poses for nervous system regulation), prayer/Inner Healing Prayer, holistic health, somatic therapies, lovingkindness, forest therapy, singing, helping others, spending time in nature and with family and friends.

Anti-histamine Withdrawal Video-Explains a lot (This is not me.)

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March 4Mar 4

My pleasure Jen and hoping your head cold doesn't cause too much upset. You are good at looking after yourself and yep couch surfing is the best!

Look after yourself now. xx

Aug 2006 - Sertraline 25/50/75/100mg TO June 2019 - Reduced from 100mg to 50mg over a few months

Sept 2019 - Reduced from 50mg to 25mg lasted a week, then went back up to 50mg, after a few weeks back up to 100mg.

Oct 2021 - Reduced to 75mg, Dec 2021 (mid) reduced to 50mg , March 2022 - Reduced to 25mg

Oct 2022 - Reduce to 0mg (Immediate withdrawal crying, mood unstable, impending doom, digestive probs, tingling,numbness,burning, brain zaps, insomnia)

Feb 2023 - "Panic attack" lasting 14 hours, 2 weeks later start back on 25mg sertraline, 12 hours later severe 'panic attack' with chest pain, tachycardia, restlessness, hyponatraemia, impending doom, racing thoughts, akathisia mild. Taken to emergency.

March 2023 back up to 50mg (on medical advice), April 75mg, May 100mg. Back to 75mg within a few weeks due to feeling too stimulated and anxious.

Nov 2023 resume taper. 70, 65, 60, 55, 50 (March 2024)

April 45mg, May 41mg, June 37mg, July 34mg Aug 31mg, Sept 28mg, Oct 26mg, Nov 25mg, HOLD

Jan 1st 2025 24mg, Jan 12th 23.5mg, Jan 20th 23mg, Feb 20th 22mg, March 20th 21mg, April 14th 18.9mg, May 5th 17mg, May 28th 15.3mg, July 16th 13.7mg, Aug 26th 12.3mg, Sept 16th 10.5 mg, Sept 22, 10mg, Oct 7th 8.3mg, Nov 4th 8mg, Dec 1st 7.7mg, Dec 26th 7mg 2026 Updose to 7.2mg Mar 20th, Back to 7mg Mar 21. Currently holding

Other supplements: Fish oil, Mg citrate/glycinate 150-300mg per day, Ginkgo biloba daily, womens multi vit/min 3 times week, Vitamin C 1000mg night, valerian/passiflora as needed. B12 as needed. Bone support for osteopaenia (Ca/Mg, K, D)

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March 13Mar 13

Author

Well friends, it has been about 2 weeks of this upper respiratory thing. Schmit hit the fan Monday evening with a substantial fever after a few days of immune boosting supplements (Thymex). I know this sounds weird but I looked forward to the fever knocking things out for me. I don't like antibiotics unless everything else has failed. So it's been lil ole me, a box of tissues, lots of tea, working remotely (yes, I know I should have been resting more), hacking up a lung figuratively, and the couch. I don't know how much can come out of one person but it seems to be slowing down today. This weekend will be a nice resting point. I am glad to be back to connect with all of you.

🫶🏼☺️🌺🙏🏼

2 Tim 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice (fear); but rather of power and love and self-control (a sound mind).

The Whole Story About Me

--Current Rx: since 2000-2025 Levothyroxine discontinued late Sept 2025 under DO supervision--no menstrual cycle for 2 months, Hypothalamus PMG brought it back and has been regular ever since under functional chiropractor =o) thank God for holistic medicine

2017-current Remeron/Mirt. recent taper schedule here: crushed pills 0.45mg May 30, 2025; 0.4mg Sept 14, 2025; found out 0.4mg weighed is actually a dose of 0.44mg Dec 19, 2025 and now using compounded Rx; 0.41mg Feb 27, 2026; 0.39mg April 3, 2026, 0.38mg May 8, 2026, 0.37mg June 28, 2026.

--Supplements: Standard Process-Whole Food Folate, Prolamine Iodine Plus, B Vitality w/ CoQ10, Zypan, RNA, Cataplex E, Symplex F, and Immuplex (sort of like a multi but for Oct-Apr) when needed; Biotics Research- Mg-Zyme 100mg; Omega-3 Oil, Black Currant Seed Oil, Vitamin D3/K2 drops; sometimes Seeking Health methyl free multi vitamin and elderberry zinc gummies

**Love my work, fitness, polyvagal exercises (includes yoga-style poses for nervous system regulation), prayer/Inner Healing Prayer, holistic health, somatic therapies, lovingkindness, forest therapy, singing, helping others, spending time in nature and with family and friends.

Anti-histamine Withdrawal Video-Explains a lot (This is not me.)

March 15Mar 15

Welcome back, sweet girl! I hope you at least allowed yourself time to rest during it all. I'm glad you're feeling better.

xxoo Jamie

Sept 1993 Began paroxetine 20 mg for anxiety and depression- worked like a charm.

1st taper - Aug 1995 tapered over 3 weeks before getting pregnant- great at first, crashed at one month. White knuckled it through 2 miscarriages. Spring 1996 (?) Reinstated paroxetine 20 mg.

2nd taper- Spring 2008 tapered off paroxetine over 4 months. Summer 2008 crashed horribly, nearly incapacitated by WD; Summer 2008-Summer 2009 tried 4 different ADs, none as effective as paroxetine. Summer 2009 Reinstated 20 mg paroxetine, not as effective as previously.

3rd taper- Jun 19, 2019 began 10 mg paroxetine, 10 mg fluoxetine for one week. Jun 26 20 mg fluoxetine, 5 mg paroxetine for one week. Jul 3- 20 mg fluoxetine + lorazepam (0.5 mg) as needed up to 2x/day. Aug 12- 30 mg fluox; Sept 3- .5 mg clonazepam daily; end lorazepam; Sept 5- 40 mg fluox;

End of 2019- returned to paroxetine 20 mg/day most of the year, 30mg/day in the winter.

BEGIN 4th TAPER ATTEMPT: Jul 13 2025- 30 -> 25 mg; 10 Sept -> 22.5mg; 3 Oct -> 20 mg; 10 Oct -> hold 2 weeks; 2 Nov -> 19.5 mg; 9 Nov -> 19 mg; 16 Nov -> hold 1 week; 22 Nov -> 18.6 mg; 30 Nov -> 18.2 mg; 7 Dec -> hold 1 week; 14 Dec -> 17.8 mg; 21 Dec -> 17.5 mg; 28 Dec -> 17.1 mg; 4 Jan 2026 -> 16.7 mg -> hold 2 weeks ; 28 Jan -> 16.4 mg; 1 Feb -> 16.0 mg; 8 Feb -> 15.7 mg; 15 Feb -> hold 2 weeks; 1 Mar -> 15.5 mg; 8 Mar -> 15.2 mg; 15 Mar -> hold; 5 Apr -> 14.9.

Supplements: Vit D, Magesium L-threonate, Vit C, Zinc, Melatonin, Multivitamin

April 14Apr 14

Author

Hi Everyone, I’m so sorry to not have been on here for as long as I have. I’ve had those vein ablations (which I think started me down a slight rabbit hole), because then I became sick for over 2 weeks, was behind on business taxes which had to be completed before Easter week, and then had choir obligations for 4 out of 6 days in Easter week. Even this past weekend was super busy with church commitments—last minute Larry situation of being asked to sing a mass on my own with about 12 hour’s notice—hardly any prep time and we don’t get compensated. Wow, this is a rant, which I hardly ever do—I guess it was about time…😜

Breathe in slowly, breathe out slowly.
I lowered my dose from 0.41 to 0.39mg over 2 weeks ago but still feel slumpy. Mirt is just like this though and this time it took about a week to feel better after the drop, which is longer usual. I felt like giving up in the sense that I wanted to crawl into a ball and not do anything, which is very unlike me and makes me wonder if my adrenals are pretty fatigued out, if it’s tapering, or bit of both. I have more energy today but almost feel wired this evening because I’m also having some difficulty with my family. I had a good cry and feel better. That’s was a lot but it has been a lot lately.
I hope to look over and reply back to whomever has tagged me or would like some encouragement and/or prayers. I’m just a bit slow on here because of work and a teen in VB season and making his Confirmation next month.
May the rest of April be better for all of us. May God shower blessings on all of us believer or unbeliever because God is truly merciful and loving. If you’re an unbeliever and what I wrote doesn’t resonate with you, then it’s okay and I offer healing thoughts to you as an alternative. We are all getting through this together ♥️ Be well.

2 Tim 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice (fear); but rather of power and love and self-control (a sound mind).

The Whole Story About Me

--Current Rx: since 2000-2025 Levothyroxine discontinued late Sept 2025 under DO supervision--no menstrual cycle for 2 months, Hypothalamus PMG brought it back and has been regular ever since under functional chiropractor =o) thank God for holistic medicine

2017-current Remeron/Mirt. recent taper schedule here: crushed pills 0.45mg May 30, 2025; 0.4mg Sept 14, 2025; found out 0.4mg weighed is actually a dose of 0.44mg Dec 19, 2025 and now using compounded Rx; 0.41mg Feb 27, 2026; 0.39mg April 3, 2026, 0.38mg May 8, 2026, 0.37mg June 28, 2026.

--Supplements: Standard Process-Whole Food Folate, Prolamine Iodine Plus, B Vitality w/ CoQ10, Zypan, RNA, Cataplex E, Symplex F, and Immuplex (sort of like a multi but for Oct-Apr) when needed; Biotics Research- Mg-Zyme 100mg; Omega-3 Oil, Black Currant Seed Oil, Vitamin D3/K2 drops; sometimes Seeking Health methyl free multi vitamin and elderberry zinc gummies

**Love my work, fitness, polyvagal exercises (includes yoga-style poses for nervous system regulation), prayer/Inner Healing Prayer, holistic health, somatic therapies, lovingkindness, forest therapy, singing, helping others, spending time in nature and with family and friends.

Anti-histamine Withdrawal Video-Explains a lot (This is not me.)

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April 15Apr 15

Hi Jen! I just responded on my thread before reading this. So you dropped your dosage recently. I know what it is to want to curl up and do nothing. I've got very little gumption these days but need to get things done anyhow.

How was today for you?

xxoo Jamie

Sept 1993 Began paroxetine 20 mg for anxiety and depression- worked like a charm.

1st taper - Aug 1995 tapered over 3 weeks before getting pregnant- great at first, crashed at one month. White knuckled it through 2 miscarriages. Spring 1996 (?) Reinstated paroxetine 20 mg.

2nd taper- Spring 2008 tapered off paroxetine over 4 months. Summer 2008 crashed horribly, nearly incapacitated by WD; Summer 2008-Summer 2009 tried 4 different ADs, none as effective as paroxetine. Summer 2009 Reinstated 20 mg paroxetine, not as effective as previously.

3rd taper- Jun 19, 2019 began 10 mg paroxetine, 10 mg fluoxetine for one week. Jun 26 20 mg fluoxetine, 5 mg paroxetine for one week. Jul 3- 20 mg fluoxetine + lorazepam (0.5 mg) as needed up to 2x/day. Aug 12- 30 mg fluox; Sept 3- .5 mg clonazepam daily; end lorazepam; Sept 5- 40 mg fluox;

End of 2019- returned to paroxetine 20 mg/day most of the year, 30mg/day in the winter.

BEGIN 4th TAPER ATTEMPT: Jul 13 2025- 30 -> 25 mg; 10 Sept -> 22.5mg; 3 Oct -> 20 mg; 10 Oct -> hold 2 weeks; 2 Nov -> 19.5 mg; 9 Nov -> 19 mg; 16 Nov -> hold 1 week; 22 Nov -> 18.6 mg; 30 Nov -> 18.2 mg; 7 Dec -> hold 1 week; 14 Dec -> 17.8 mg; 21 Dec -> 17.5 mg; 28 Dec -> 17.1 mg; 4 Jan 2026 -> 16.7 mg -> hold 2 weeks ; 28 Jan -> 16.4 mg; 1 Feb -> 16.0 mg; 8 Feb -> 15.7 mg; 15 Feb -> hold 2 weeks; 1 Mar -> 15.5 mg; 8 Mar -> 15.2 mg; 15 Mar -> hold; 5 Apr -> 14.9.

Supplements: Vit D, Magesium L-threonate, Vit C, Zinc, Melatonin, Multivitamin

April 21Apr 21

Author

Hey @gardengirl2 , I just posted on your thread, so I won't repeat here. I am doing better. Worked out like I used to for the first time in a long time. I hope to be good sore tomorrow and be able to keep up. I need to acclimate back to fitness. It is one of the most important coping strategies I have used for practically my whole life. Easy does it though, as I know my adrenals (and thyroid) will tell me if I overdid it.

I cannot blame everything on the tapering. I know Mirt is not an easy one to taper from, however, I have seasonal allergies, hormonal shifts (trying to rebuild my thyroid after half my life on Levothyroxine), stress in general, gut balancing, etc. I know Mirt plays a role in a lot of my Sx, but I always look for other causes too. And as woman, we need to be careful with stress and our hormones. I will be watching a master class on this soon. The thyroid master class was really good. It's all through selling Standard Process that we are provided education--not sure I can provide a link to anyone else as we need to sign in to access it. Maybe a bunch of us can do a watch party 😁.

I hope to be on here more. If I have enough energy (a spoon) after all the other spoons have been used for the day, I will certainly be on. I think about and pray for everyone on here. God bless everyone or healing thoughts!

2 Tim 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice (fear); but rather of power and love and self-control (a sound mind).

The Whole Story About Me

--Current Rx: since 2000-2025 Levothyroxine discontinued late Sept 2025 under DO supervision--no menstrual cycle for 2 months, Hypothalamus PMG brought it back and has been regular ever since under functional chiropractor =o) thank God for holistic medicine

2017-current Remeron/Mirt. recent taper schedule here: crushed pills 0.45mg May 30, 2025; 0.4mg Sept 14, 2025; found out 0.4mg weighed is actually a dose of 0.44mg Dec 19, 2025 and now using compounded Rx; 0.41mg Feb 27, 2026; 0.39mg April 3, 2026, 0.38mg May 8, 2026, 0.37mg June 28, 2026.

--Supplements: Standard Process-Whole Food Folate, Prolamine Iodine Plus, B Vitality w/ CoQ10, Zypan, RNA, Cataplex E, Symplex F, and Immuplex (sort of like a multi but for Oct-Apr) when needed; Biotics Research- Mg-Zyme 100mg; Omega-3 Oil, Black Currant Seed Oil, Vitamin D3/K2 drops; sometimes Seeking Health methyl free multi vitamin and elderberry zinc gummies

**Love my work, fitness, polyvagal exercises (includes yoga-style poses for nervous system regulation), prayer/Inner Healing Prayer, holistic health, somatic therapies, lovingkindness, forest therapy, singing, helping others, spending time in nature and with family and friends.

Anti-histamine Withdrawal Video-Explains a lot (This is not me.)

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