I dropped down to 2.18 from 2.2.

1 hour ago, Need to End said:

I dropped down to 2.18 from 2.2.

Hi @Need to End Are you still dropping by 0.2mg/day?

Not yet. I held for like 20 days a then dropped by .01 twice.

I am working with a counselor on ERP therapy. He said that with my life circumstances and the taper's impact I have developed OCD and he said this is the gold standard to help with that. Anyone have any thoughts?

19 hours ago, Need to End said:

Not yet. I held for like 20 days a then dropped by .01 twice.

@Need to End dropping by 0.01mg/day is a linear taper, not hyperbolic. I tried it for a while dropping 0.006mg every 2 days. It got me into real strife. The only way out was through. I held for 3.5+ months and went through the worst withdrawal symptoms. I was informed by a mentor how symptoms accumulate if you don’t allow time for adaptations.

I’ve followed your posts for some time now and can see how distressing this has been. Thought I’d share my experience if you can relate.

Ty I’ve just never felt okay or stable even holding for 3-4 months on Prozac

Sorry to hear 🫂

Ty I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts - I’m just worried because I feel caught.

6 hours ago, Need to End said:

I am working with a counselor on ERP therapy. He said that with my life circumstances and the taper's impact I have developed OCD and he said this is the gold standard to help with that. Anyone have any thoughts?

I think often counsellors don’t understand wd and drug harms. It sounds like yours may, to an extent at least.

Anything that isn’t a drug intervention is ok to try imo. Have a read of this though.

Being a human, and dealing with emotions in WD

 

thank you. Im so scared you guys. It doesn't feel like Ill make it as the weight is not lightening and i do have real world serious stressors that would be difficult to manage outside of all this wd. I can't tell whats wd and what is normal. I can't tell how to fix them or fix the problems that are creating the stress. So much of it is work and $ related.

7 hours ago, Need to End said:

thank you. Im so scared you guys. It doesn't feel like Ill make it as the weight is not lightening and i do have real world serious stressors that would be difficult to manage outside of all this wd. I can't tell whats wd and what is normal. I can't tell how to fix them or fix the problems that are creating the stress. So much of it is work and $ related.

I’m very sorry to hear this. Real world pressures certainly make wd worse. I know it’s hard as it feels impossible to hide from them. Try to reduce the stress as much as you can. And try to reduce your interaction with the stress. Remember that, as much as all your daily problems seem insurmountable, they are not really important. Not in the grand scheme of things. You are a human life, and your well being is all that is important.

I’ll try. It feels like if I ignore it I’ll have trouble raining down on me suddenly.

43 minutes ago, Need to End said:

I’ll try. It feels like if I ignore it I’ll have trouble raining down on me suddenly.

I would say, it is less about ignoring the practical issues of life, but more about just doing what feels right, then moving on and not thinking about it. More assertive and stoic then bury your head in the sand.

Got it. I’m at 2.13 as of today. Has anyone here relay struggles with feeling like they are to old and can’t rebuild? I’m sure others have gone through things like divorce and market downturns while tapering - and it just feels like too much but it can’t be I have to get through somehow without crashing and losing it all. And know I can still have the success I’ve had before and be happy. And not 3-4 yrs from now.

3 hours ago, Need to End said:

Got it. I’m at 2.13 as of today. Has anyone here relay struggles with feeling like they are to old and can’t rebuild? I’m sure others have gone through things like divorce and market downturns while tapering - and it just feels like too much but it can’t be I have to get through somehow without crashing and losing it all. And know I can still have the success I’ve had before and be happy. And not 3-4 yrs from now.

People have been through all sort in this journey before you. As @Lighty often says even our thoughts/feeling aren’t real. We just make them real by giving them too much attention. You are right you can 100% get through all of this. It’s just about taking each day at a time, make the best choice in the moment, move forwards and don’t second guess yourself. Do that enough days in a row and it will all pan out.

1 hour ago, Chippy said:

As @Lighty often says even our thoughts/feeling aren’t real.

I wouldn't say they aren't real, more like they are nonsense ups and downs are brain makes, we don't have to believe them all or continue to engage with them, or we can choose to engage only with the good thoughts and feelings and not believe the bad ones.

12 minutes ago, Lighty said:

I wouldn't say they aren't real, more like they are nonsense ups and downs are brain makes, we don't have to believe them all or continue to engage with them, or we can choose to engage only with the good thoughts and feelings and not believe the bad ones.

It’s a good mindset Lighty.

6 hours ago, Need to End said:

Got it. I’m at 2.13 as of today. Has anyone here relay struggles with feeling like they are to old and can’t rebuild? I’m sure others have gone through things like divorce and market downturns while tapering - and it just feels like too much but it can’t be I have to get through somehow without crashing and losing it all. And know I can still have the success I’ve had before and be happy. And not 3-4 yrs from now.

In waves, that's how the mindset works and I definitely feel it when I'm there, it's common @Need to End the point is not to believe any of the nonsense he throws and counter it repeatedly.

No doubt that if you continue with determination and self-work, you will get through this, and don't set a time, unnecessary pressure that you really don't need, you got this!

Edited May 1May 1 by Fullhealing

On 4/29/2026 at 5:21 AM, Chippy said:

I think often counsellors don’t understand wd and drug harms. It sounds like yours may, to an extent at least.

Anything that isn’t a drug intervention is ok to try imo. Have a read of this though.

Being a human, and dealing with emotions in WD

 

I agree, it's worth trying anything that might help you, that's not a chemical/pharmaceutical intervention.

Just be cautious with therapy as you're in a fragile state. It might be right for you, it might not. If it's not, you can stop.

Thank you guys. So I am sitting at my desk and feel dizzy and nauseous on top of all the other normal stuff. So what do you do in this case? Just throw up and move on? My mind has been spinning since I opened my eyes (as is the case every day). I just don't know what I a doing wrong in managing this so it doesn't feel like a torture chamber every day.

7 hours ago, Need to End said:

Thank you guys. So I am sitting at my desk and feel dizzy and nauseous on top of all the other normal stuff. So what do you do in this case? Just throw up and move on? My mind has been spinning since I opened my eyes (as is the case every day). I just don't know what I a doing wrong in managing this so it doesn't feel like a torture chamber every day.

It’s always hard n2e. You are doing great. Just the fact you are at your desk is impressive. Some can’t leave the house, or their bed. Learning to suffer well isn’t an easy path, we aren’t good at it in a modern fast ‘now’ society. You should be proud of yourself for how you are doing in difficult circumstances.

11 hours ago, Need to End said:

Thank you guys. So I am sitting at my desk and feel dizzy and nauseous on top of all the other normal stuff. So what do you do in this case? Just throw up and move on? My mind has been spinning since I opened my eyes (as is the case every day). I just don't know what I a doing wrong in managing this so it doesn't feel like a torture chamber every day.

Keep countering wd mind that feeds all this terror and when it doesn't work let it be until it's done.

Give yourself some credit, you very well deserve it @Need to End it's a tough fight and you're coping in great bravery.

Edited May 2May 2 by Fullhealing

Do others often feel si constantly?

13 minutes ago, Need to End said:

Do others often feel si constantly?

Yes, I do!

Is there anyone here that can say they are living a good life free of constant suffering?