May 7May 7 Author Thanks Luke and thanks everyone else! you are always in my thoughts Luke! From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4) (2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.) 15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg 15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg 20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg) Off all meds since 05. September 2025.
May 7May 7 Author Does anyone else puke up pure stomach acid when they wake up? From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4) (2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.) 15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg 15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg 20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg) Off all meds since 05. September 2025.
May 10May 10 Author On 5/6/2026 at 9:15 PM, poulette38 said:😏 I prefer that. I'll forgive you this time. 😌These drugs are like demonic oppression.... From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4) (2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.) 15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg 15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg 20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg) Off all meds since 05. September 2025.
May 10May 10 On 5/7/2026 at 6:35 AM, Chippy said:@poulette38 you are freeking hilarious sometimes! Love your spirit. 🤣Yes @Chippy , only "sometimes" now because of this wall called wd (I was in the middle of a race, no kidding ; in my best run! Someone sabotaged the engine by adding ADs to the gas while refueling for me! It all goes wrong now! -strange noise?-) 🤡Normally, it’s ALL THE TIME!So what, we chose to stay alive guys, so we might as well laugh a bit then, right? About 1 week of st John's wort then 20-25 october 2025 : escitalopram 10mg (liquid) 18 november- 9 december 2025 : Fluoxétine 20 mg (liquid, 10 ml) - 2 days at 30 mg then return to 20 mg because of side effects. Stop everything on 9th december 2025 (last dose 2mg 9th december). in parallel prazepam drops (3 to 13 drops at the evening), on november 2025. "The devil is a liar and he's smiling." 😈 🌸"The flower that blossoms in adversity is the most beautiful and rare of all." 🌸"Do not take life quite so seriously – you surely will never get out of it alive". Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle. ✨️
May 10May 10 4 hours ago, MischaDE said:These drugs are like demonic oppression....Yeah sure @MischaDE But why are you tagging me about that? You make me laugh so much! 🥲Well, I saw a report on Saint George this morning and you must be (we all must be) like Saint George against the dragon! (Except that our head, our health, and even our pee-pee were stolen from us.)Sorry but It’s not SO EASY to kill a DRAGON with these conditions! About 1 week of st John's wort then 20-25 october 2025 : escitalopram 10mg (liquid) 18 november- 9 december 2025 : Fluoxétine 20 mg (liquid, 10 ml) - 2 days at 30 mg then return to 20 mg because of side effects. Stop everything on 9th december 2025 (last dose 2mg 9th december). in parallel prazepam drops (3 to 13 drops at the evening), on november 2025. "The devil is a liar and he's smiling." 😈 🌸"The flower that blossoms in adversity is the most beautiful and rare of all." 🌸"Do not take life quite so seriously – you surely will never get out of it alive". Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle. ✨️
May 10May 10 Author 23 minutes ago, poulette38 said:Yeah sure @MischaDEBut why are you tagging me about that? You make me laugh so much! 🥲Well, I saw a report on Saint George this morning and you must be (we all must be) like Saint George against the dragon!(Except that our head, our health, and even our pee-pee were stolen from us.)Sorry but It’s not SO EASY to kill a DRAGON with these conditions!Because I saw you posting something about your faith so this thought came to my mind and I wanted to share it with you, lol From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4) (2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.) 15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg 15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg 20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg) Off all meds since 05. September 2025.
May 11May 11 15 hours ago, MischaDE said:Because I saw you posting something about your faith so this thought came to my mind and I wanted to share it with you, lolActually I’m saying that because just reading the word "devil" makes me jump lol. Like we know we are fighting it every day but it’s hard to admit it, you know what I mean. Besides I had the good idea to watch a police series last night so I see stiffs everywhere now. Also I saw a report about Saint Michael (your name) few days ago and the meaning of the name is "who is like God?" In which cases can we invoke Saint Michael: "When one’s life becomes harsh, because of personal, family, or spiritual worries, to invoke Saint Michael can bring divine protection. The archangel helps to strengthen one’s faith in the constant presence of God in one’s own existence, as well as in the power of guardian angels."See you soon 🙂 About 1 week of st John's wort then 20-25 october 2025 : escitalopram 10mg (liquid) 18 november- 9 december 2025 : Fluoxétine 20 mg (liquid, 10 ml) - 2 days at 30 mg then return to 20 mg because of side effects. Stop everything on 9th december 2025 (last dose 2mg 9th december). in parallel prazepam drops (3 to 13 drops at the evening), on november 2025. "The devil is a liar and he's smiling." 😈 🌸"The flower that blossoms in adversity is the most beautiful and rare of all." 🌸"Do not take life quite so seriously – you surely will never get out of it alive". Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle. ✨️
May 11May 11 Author 2 hours ago, poulette38 said:Actually I’m saying that because just reading the word "devil" makes me jump lol. Like we know we are fighting it every day but it’s hard to admit it, you know what I mean.Besides I had the good idea to watch a police series last night so I see stiffs everywhere now.Also I saw a report about Saint Michael (your name) few days ago and the meaning of the name is "who is like God?"In which cases can we invoke Saint Michael: "When one’s life becomes harsh, because of personal, family, or spiritual worries, to invoke Saint Michael can bring divine protection. The archangel helps to strengthen one’s faith in the constant presence of God in one’s own existence, as well as in the power of guardian angels."See you soon 🙂Thank you! <3 From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4) (2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.) 15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg 15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg 20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg) Off all meds since 05. September 2025.
June 13Jun 13 Hey @MischaDE! Just wanted to move this discussion off the other thread. Obviously I'm not a doctor, but I am currently taking an antipsychotic and have read about tardive dyskinesia on my more anxious days. It's a very specific neurological condition, and from what you've said I don't think you need to be worried about it. You absolutely can (and will) recover from other effects of taking antipsychotics, as you can see from other folks on this forum who took high doses for quite a while and recovered, or are well on their way to recovery.Hope that helps a little 💜 I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I am new to this journey and my thoughts are based only on my personal experience with psychiatric drugs. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. Current regimen:Cymbalta - 90 mg/daySeroquel - 12.5 mg/day*holding to stabilize as of Apr 2026 History:Seroquel - up to 50 mg as needed for sleep (generally 6.25-12.5 mg a few times a week, though sometimes more) - 2009 (ish) to presentCymbalta - 60 mg/day, periodically down to 30 mg/day - May 2014 to May 2025Clonazepam - up to 1 mg/day as needed - March to May 2025, quick taper offZoloft - 150 mg/day - May 2025 to Aug 2025 (quick cross-taper from Cymbalta)Pristiq - 50 mg/day from Aug 2025 to mid-Oct 2025 (quick cross-taper from Zoloft); 100 mg/day from Oct 2025 to Dec 2025; back down to 50 mg/day from Dec 2025 to Jan 2026Lyrica - 200 mg/day - Nov 2025 to Jan 2026 (quick taper off from mid-Jan to early Feb 2026 due to severe depressive symptoms)Cymbalta - 60 mg/day - Jan - March 2026; up to 90 mg/day from March to present
June 13Jun 13 Author 3 minutes ago, SarahMc said:Hey @MischaDE! Just wanted to move this discussion off the other thread. Obviously I'm not a doctor, but I am currently taking an antipsychotic and have read about tardive dyskinesia on my more anxious days. It's a very specific neurological condition, and from what you've said I don't think you need to be worried about it. You absolutely can (and will) recover from other effects of taking antipsychotics, as you can see from other folks on this forum who took high doses for quite a while and recovered, or are well on their way to recovery.Hope that helps a little 💜Thank you for the reassurance! From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4) (2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.) 15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg 15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg 20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg) Off all meds since 05. September 2025.
July 11Jul 11 How are you, @MischaDE ?You hanging in there? 🤛 Edited July 11Jul 11 by poulette38 About 1 week of st John's wort then 20-25 october 2025 : escitalopram 10mg (liquid) 18 november- 9 december 2025 : Fluoxétine 20 mg (liquid, 10 ml) - 2 days at 30 mg then return to 20 mg because of side effects. Stop everything on 9th december 2025 (last dose 2mg 9th december). in parallel prazepam drops (3 to 13 drops at the evening), on november 2025. "The devil is a liar and he's smiling." 😈 🌸"The flower that blossoms in adversity is the most beautiful and rare of all." 🌸"Do not take life quite so seriously – you surely will never get out of it alive". Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle. ✨️
July 11Jul 11 Author 48 minutes ago, poulette38 said:How are you, @MischaDE ?You hanging in there? 🤛Thx for always checking in on me!Yes, I am! Still struggling of course but I have had a little bit of relief in the past 2 days from all the pain and akathisia-like feeling. Still have to be careful to not over-exert myself, my body sometimes punishes me with some brutal stinging pain. How are you? From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4) (2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.) 15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg 15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg 20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg) Off all meds since 05. September 2025.
July 11Jul 11 @MischaDE great to see you’ve had some improvement the past couple days! Keep it up, healing is happening. I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I am new to this journey and my thoughts are based only on my personal experience with psychiatric drugs. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. Current regimen:Cymbalta - 90 mg/daySeroquel - 12.5 mg/day*holding to stabilize as of Apr 2026 History:Seroquel - up to 50 mg as needed for sleep (generally 6.25-12.5 mg a few times a week, though sometimes more) - 2009 (ish) to presentCymbalta - 60 mg/day, periodically down to 30 mg/day - May 2014 to May 2025Clonazepam - up to 1 mg/day as needed - March to May 2025, quick taper offZoloft - 150 mg/day - May 2025 to Aug 2025 (quick cross-taper from Cymbalta)Pristiq - 50 mg/day from Aug 2025 to mid-Oct 2025 (quick cross-taper from Zoloft); 100 mg/day from Oct 2025 to Dec 2025; back down to 50 mg/day from Dec 2025 to Jan 2026Lyrica - 200 mg/day - Nov 2025 to Jan 2026 (quick taper off from mid-Jan to early Feb 2026 due to severe depressive symptoms)Cymbalta - 60 mg/day - Jan - March 2026; up to 90 mg/day from March to present
July 11Jul 11 Author 5 minutes ago, SarahMc said:@MischaDE great to see you’ve had some improvement the past couple days! Keep it up, healing is happening.Thx Sarah! I surely hope so because being under constant tension and pain is not something I think a human is supposed to endure for a long time. From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4) (2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.) 15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg 15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg 20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg) Off all meds since 05. September 2025.
July 11Jul 11 You’re welcome, it’s normal. I’m glad that you’ve noticed improvements, even minor ones. I understand what you’re saying when you say not to be able to force things. What a pity to live in an old person’s body, while being so young. I haven’t seen much improvement lately as far as I’m concerned. There are even things that degrade strongly, such as sleep and appetite.See you soon. About 1 week of st John's wort then 20-25 october 2025 : escitalopram 10mg (liquid) 18 november- 9 december 2025 : Fluoxétine 20 mg (liquid, 10 ml) - 2 days at 30 mg then return to 20 mg because of side effects. Stop everything on 9th december 2025 (last dose 2mg 9th december). in parallel prazepam drops (3 to 13 drops at the evening), on november 2025. "The devil is a liar and he's smiling." 😈 🌸"The flower that blossoms in adversity is the most beautiful and rare of all." 🌸"Do not take life quite so seriously – you surely will never get out of it alive". Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle. ✨️
July 11Jul 11 5 hours ago, MischaDE said:Thx Sarah! I surely hope so because being under constant tension and pain is not something I think a human is supposed to endure for a long time.None of our conditions are natural, they were all imposed on us by the drugs. But we’ve seen that many of those ahead of us have made it to the other side, and we will too! I’m not a medical professional and cannot offer medical advice. I am new to this journey and my thoughts are based only on my personal experience with psychiatric drugs. This is a peer site where we support each other on our taper/recovery journeys. Current regimen:Cymbalta - 90 mg/daySeroquel - 12.5 mg/day*holding to stabilize as of Apr 2026 History:Seroquel - up to 50 mg as needed for sleep (generally 6.25-12.5 mg a few times a week, though sometimes more) - 2009 (ish) to presentCymbalta - 60 mg/day, periodically down to 30 mg/day - May 2014 to May 2025Clonazepam - up to 1 mg/day as needed - March to May 2025, quick taper offZoloft - 150 mg/day - May 2025 to Aug 2025 (quick cross-taper from Cymbalta)Pristiq - 50 mg/day from Aug 2025 to mid-Oct 2025 (quick cross-taper from Zoloft); 100 mg/day from Oct 2025 to Dec 2025; back down to 50 mg/day from Dec 2025 to Jan 2026Lyrica - 200 mg/day - Nov 2025 to Jan 2026 (quick taper off from mid-Jan to early Feb 2026 due to severe depressive symptoms)Cymbalta - 60 mg/day - Jan - March 2026; up to 90 mg/day from March to present
July 12Jul 12 Author Guys, thx for the positivity. It does help, as I just spiral very often.At least today is another day where I don't wriggle around in immense pain, still don't feel good at all of course but it is something.The exercise intolerance is messing with me because some more intense exercise would certainly keep me more sane now. Edited July 12Jul 12 by MischaDE From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4) (2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.) 15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg 15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg 20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg) Off all meds since 05. September 2025.
July 12Jul 12 Sending some love to my Germin buddy, it's coming home! lol xxxxx 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. If you are from the UK please make sure you fill in a 'Yellow Card' report for the MHRA. It is you doing your bit to help make a difference.Please take the time to do it today 🙂 https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.ukFor US members details here.
July 12Jul 12 Author 26 minutes ago, Chippy said:Sending some love to my Germin buddy, it's coming home! lol xxxxxFOOTBALL'S COMING HOME!!! From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4) (2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.) 15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg 15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg 20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg) Off all meds since 05. September 2025.
July 12Jul 12 1 hour ago, MischaDE said:The exercise intolerance is messing with me because some more intense exercise would certainly keep me more sane now.Can you do small, light things like stretching and walking? 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.
July 12Jul 12 Author 7 minutes ago, Luke said:Can you do small, light things like stretching and walking?Yes, I can even push myself to do some bodyweight exercises or run a little bit, not too intense. It just feels very bad after. From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4) (2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.) 15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg 15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg 20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg) Off all meds since 05. September 2025.
July 12Jul 12 8 minutes ago, MischaDE said:Yes, I can even push myself to do some bodyweight exercises or run a little bit, not too intense. It just feels very bad after.My suggestion would be not to do an amount that makes you feel very bad afterwards.Partly for your health, and partly to stay sane as you say, maybe you could exercise on a regular schedule, but ONLY do things that don't push yourself too far. Maybe yoga, maybe a walk, maybe stretching etc.That way, you won't be over stressing your body, you'll be staying some level of active, and also psychologically, you'll be doing something and sticking to an exercise process even if it's not strenuous- it's still beneficial.Just a thought. 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.
July 12Jul 12 Author Yes, good advice. Thx Luke! From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4) (2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.) 15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg 15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg 20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg) Off all meds since 05. September 2025.
July 12Jul 12 Миша, thinking of you. I can see there are some improvement for you, it is important to notice it. The permanent tension in the body is awful, this sensation kills me. At least you experience some relief from this Inhumane state. I hope further more positive feedbacks from you.Светла 2011-2023 Paxil 2023-2024 Effexor Since February 2024 in anhedonia caused by the long use of AD February 2024-March 2025 drug after drug after drug... 70 rTMS sessions, 8 ketamin infusions-nothing worked March 2025 CT upon doctor "advice" from Desipramine, Viibryd, Lithium at high doses all together in 6 days Since then awful withdrawal: unbearable anxiety, panic attacks, adrenaline rushes, hot flashes, muscle pain over all the body, insomnia, depression, intrusive thoughts, brain fog Current tapering Mirtazapine : December 29,2025-3 mg, February,15, 2025-2,7 mg, February,28-2,5 mg, March,8-2 mg, March,14-1,5 mg, March,20-0 mg
July 12Jul 12 Author 1 hour ago, skamen said:Миша, thinking of you. I can see there are some improvement for you, it is important to notice it. The permanent tension in the body is awful, this sensation kills me. At least you experience some relief from this Inhumane state. I hope further more positive feedbacks from you.СветлаIf only I could help you, Svetla! Thank you for your comment! From 27. February 2025 - 15. April 2025 Mirtazapine 15 mg (tried quitting CT 3 times before reinstating after one day, successful CT on attempt 4) (2 weeks in that timeframe my dose was upped to Mirtazapine 30 mg, I don't remember the exact date when the dose was upped and in which timeframe I took it.) 15. April 2025 - 29. April 2025 Lorazepam 0,5 mg 15. April 2025 - 20. August 2025 on Olanzapine 5 mg 20th of August 2025 - 04. September 2025 tapered off Olanzapine (5 mg to 2,5 mg to 0 mg) Off all meds since 05. September 2025.
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