On 5/9/2026 at 5:04 AM, Chippy said:

Hey @Jacky Rose

I know you worry about these things, it really is the same advice I have for you as before. Learning to break this loop with distraction and acceptance, and working on your health anxiety, it is good to not seek assurance all the time, when you have had this already. :)

Hiya and thank yoy for your kind words and I am trying to accept the best I can but lately it has been hard with living in the present and though I am trying my hardest distractions arent always helping I just wish to speak to some people is all

6 hours ago, Jacky Rose said:

Hiya and thank yoy for your kind words and I am trying to accept the best I can but lately it has been hard with living in the present and though I am trying my hardest distractions arent always helping I just wish to speak to some people is all

Hey @Jacky Rose you can talk to people on here of course. But remember what I said, going over the same old ground is only feeding your looping thoughts and health concerns. If you want to discuss acceptance, distraction techniques this is a good thing, but coming here for reassurance o a regular basis isn't helping you.

Perhaps try interacting with others in their threads, community is fantastic, I know others will like to hear from you.

6 hours ago, Chippy said:

Perhaps try interacting with others in their threads, community is fantastic, I know others will like to hear from you.

Hi @Jacky Rose This is fantastic advice from @Chippy ! Many members are going through what you're experiencing, and it can really help to share information on coping and to just vent. Seeing that others share your journey also assures that you're not alone.

8 hours ago, Chippy said:

Hey @Jacky Rose you can talk to people on here of course. But remember what I said, going over the same old ground is only feeding your looping thoughts and health concerns. If you want to discuss acceptance, distraction techniques this is a good thing, but coming here for reassurance o a regular basis isn't helping you.

Perhaps try interacting with others in their threads, community is fantastic, I know others will like to hear from you.

Yeah your right and I'm sorry it's just been very hard. Thank you though truly

Hi @Jacky Rose I’m going through something similar to you in that I came off a med I had been on for a long time really fast and then ended up reinstating (after going through a bunch of different med changes that didn’t help). I’m waiting to stabilize now, just like you, and I know it’s scary and frustrating. Sounds like we have very different symptoms, so I can’t really speak to the specific things you’re experiencing, but if you ever want to talk about your experience or how you’re managing things day-to-day, feel free to shoot me a message.

35 minutes ago, SarahMc said:

Hi @Jacky Rose I’m going through something similar to you in that I came off a med I had been on for a long time really fast and then ended up reinstating (after going through a bunch of different med changes that didn’t help). I’m waiting to stabilize now, just like you, and I know it’s scary and frustrating. Sounds like we have very different symptoms, so I can’t really speak to the specific things you’re experiencing, but if you ever want to talk about your experience or how you’re managing things day-to-day, feel free to shoot me a message.

Yes please thank you very much

Hiya so just here to vent it's been so hard and I'm so scared. I know I'm suppost to be strong but it's so scary. I'm only 23 and I worry I wont heal from this.

I have bad brain fog most times though my sleep has begun to stitch I get about 6 hours plus some little more.

My symptoms are just

• Brain fog

• Anxiety

• Lil bit Fragmented sleep

• And slight nerve burning but that's healing

I know everyone says just to calm down in my life and km trying my hardest the hardest I've ever done but I never meant to get off this drug, so many people ask me the same question "why did you cold turkey" or "was it not working anymore" but to be truly honest like dead honest I just forgot, one day I was dealing with stress and got my refill and just didn't take it and kept forgetting and it became a pattern and then my doc reminded me, I was great on my meds and that's why I've reinstated but I worry I waited to long and now its to late to prevent 5 years of hell of uncertain consequences. I've tried everyday to look on the bright side I really have but it's hard when you have people's words echo in your head like one lady that told me (you could be slowly rejecting the drug and it could be worst to stay on it) and I try to understand I am stablizing but it's so hard. I keep having to say thus mantra in my head that 20mg and 60mg is only a 5-10% in prozac diffrence so im mostly covered but im scared. I'm not built for something like this, I've spent most of my life sheltered from the world and this is my biggest fear I've ever had come to be, theirs no quick fix no doctor I can run to, it's just wait and hope and that terrfies me.

1 minute ago, Jacky Rose said:

I know everyone says just to calm down in my life and km trying my hardest the hardest I've ever done but I never meant to get off this drug

Fighting the feelings and thoughts just gives them more power. Its not about fighting, its about acceptance that they'll come but they only have the power you give them. That's why we encourage you to practice coping techniques.

3 minutes ago, Jacky Rose said:

I'm not built for something like this, I've spent most of my life sheltered from the world and this is my biggest fear I've ever had come to be, theirs no quick fix no doctor I can run to, it's just wait and hope and that terrfies me.

No, there is no quick fix, but constantly ruminating over your fears and replaying the past in your head won't help either. I happen to believe the Universe keeps sending us what we we're interested in, even if what we're interested in isn't what we want. The more you tell yourself you're too weak to deal with this, the weaker you will feel. Its not just "waiting and hoping". There are things you can do to help you cope, but you have to try them. Taking action is always better than sitting with your fears and giving them power they don't deserve.

5 minutes ago, mstimc60 said:

Fighting the feelings and thoughts just gives them more power. Its not about fighting, its about acceptance that they'll come but they only have the power you give them. That's why we encourage you to practice coping techniques.

No, there is no quick fix, but constantly ruminating over your fears and replaying the past in your head won't help either. I happen to believe the Universe keeps sending us what we we're interested in, even if what we're interested in isn't what we want. The more you tell yourself you're too weak to deal with this, the weaker you will feel. Its not just "waiting and hoping". There are things you can do to help you cope, but you have to try them. Taking action is always better than sitting with your fears and giving them power they don't deserve.

I'm really trying...

Just now, Jacky Rose said:

I'm really trying...

Again, approaching it from the "I'm really trying" angle just puts pressure on yourself. The thoughts exist but have no meaning or power. And they have no value. You can be outside and get caught in the rain. You can stand there and wish for it to stop and get mad that its ruining your day, or you can grab an umbrella and get on with your life. Coping is the umbrella--its still raining but you're no longer soaked. Be gentle with yourself and your thoughts.

Edited May 16May 16 by mstimc60

10 minutes ago, mstimc60 said:

Again, approaching it from the "I'm really trying" angle just puts pressure on yourself. The thoughts exist but have no meaning our power. And they have no value. You can be outside and get caught in the rain. You can stand there and wish for it to stop and get mad that its ruining your day, or you can grab an umbrella and get on with your life. Coping is the umbrella--its still raining but you're no longer soaked. Be gentle with yourself and your thoughts.

I know it's just I wish I could just talk to someone about this ya know like just have someone to talk too I know and I'm trying to change my thinking habits but it's hard sometimes

Just now, Jacky Rose said:

I know it's just I wish I could just talk to someone about this ya know like just have someone to talk too I know and I'm trying to change my thinking habits but it's hard sometimes

We're a support group, and not professional therapists. Also, many members are on their own recovery journeys, and they have to take care of their own mental health. Not to mention we're all in various time zones! Talk therapy can be very helpful, but this site just isn't set up for that. You do have the advantage of being able to come here as often as you need and get help from hundreds of members. We can support you all the way, but you have to get off the reassurance cycle. I know how tough it is, but we can help you!

2 minutes ago, mstimc60 said:

We're a support group, and not professional therapists. Also, many members are on their own recovery journeys, and they have to take care of their own mental health. Not to mention we're all in various time zones! Talk therapy can be very helpful, but this site just isn't set up for that. You do have the advantage of being able to come here as often as you need and get help from hundreds of members. We can support you all the way, but you have to get off the reassurance cycle. I know how tough it is, but we can help you!

I understand I'm sorry I don't mean to treat you guys like therpists I just have a hard time communicating, I'm on the spectrum and it can be hard to figure out how to express myself

Just now, Jacky Rose said:

I understand I'm sorry I don't mean to treat you guys like therpists I just have a hard time communicating, I'm on the spectrum and it can be hard to figure out how to express myself

You're doing a great job describing your experience! Don't worry about the style--just express your feelings. We get it!

5 minutes ago, mstimc60 said:

You're doing a great job describing your experience! Don't worry about the style--just express your feelings. We get it!

I just am trying really hard to figure out how to go on with day to day stuff. I reinstated which was a good choice I think I just don't know what comes next and I guess I'm just crying cause im scared of all this

11 hours ago, Chippy said:

Hey @Jacky Rose you can talk to people on here of course. But remember what I said, going over the same old ground is only feeding your looping thoughts and health concerns. If you want to discuss acceptance, distraction techniques this is a good thing, but coming here for reassurance o a regular basis isn't helping you.

Perhaps try interacting with others in their threads, community is fantastic, I know others will like to hear from you.

I think I may be converting to still go on with slowly going back to my original dose aka my 60mg or maybe not I don't know

Edited May 16May 16 by Jacky Rose

Hey @Jacky Rose ,

I think you mentioned you played VRChat. In a short stint, there was some group called "VR Mindfulness Project" that did meditation sessions and a thing called deep listening. It might have changed names but I think it's still out there somewhere. It was a fun experience for awhile when I tried it. It's volunteer run just like this forum and they aren't professionals, but its still very well put together.

8 minutes ago, Kahran said:

Hey @Jacky Rose ,

I think you mentioned you played VRChat. In a short stint, there was some group called "VR Mindfulness Project" that did meditation sessions and a thing called deep listening. It might have changed names but I think it's still out there somewhere. It was a fun experience for awhile when I tried it. It's volunteer run just like this forum and they aren't professionals, but its still very well put together.

Ok I can try im just kinda scared from all this ya know. It's hard not to cry alot

28 minutes ago, Jacky Rose said:

Ok I can try im just kinda scared from all this ya know. It's hard not to cry alot

its okay to be scared and if you feel like you need to cry then thats okay too. its better to let it out rather than holding your emotions in imo. i think that everyone of us were terrified at first but believe me, you will slowly but surely start to accept these symptoms and recognize that they arent going to kill you. theyre horrible and nasty but the body is incredibly good at adapting to these sort of things. sending lots of support your way!

Edited May 16May 16 by Some0n3

1 hour ago, Some0n3 said:

its okay to be scared and if you feel like you need to cry then thats okay too. its better to let it out rather than holding your emotions in imo. i think that everyone of us were terrified at first but believe me, you will slowly but surely start to accept these symptoms and recognize that they arent going to kill you. theyre horrible and nasty but the body is incredibly good at adapting to these sort of things. sending lots of support your way!

I'm jsut worried i won't stablize on my 20mg im just scared

8 hours ago, Jacky Rose said:

I think I may be converting to still go on with slowly going back to my original dose aka my 60mg or maybe not I don't know

My advice would be to stay as you are@Jacky Rose

1 hour ago, Chippy said:

My advice would be to stay as you are@Jacky Rose

Alrighty thank you

13 hours ago, Jacky Rose said:

I'm jsut worried i won't stablize on my 20mg im just scared

i understand that but trust me youre in good hands here. id listen to chippy and the other people who are knowledgable about this topic. now i personally think that you will stabilize eventually, i dont think that youll remain unstabilized forever but the amount of time stabilizing takes for each person is individual so it might take a short or a longer time. either way youll be fine.

Hi I hope your doin well ive been doin alright as of late until today. My mcueles feel very twitchy and werid and I worry im devloping akasia and it feels so werid and I'm terrfied my anxiety has spiked really bad and I'm so very scary I'm really terrified it feels like my limbs want to move and I can hold it back but it feels werid and I'm so scared

Apologies I kinda messed up this message here

Edited June 1Jun 1 by Jacky Rose

We'll it dosent feel like I need to move around it feels like muscle need to jerk or something like a pent up building to a jerk almost it's werid and I'm sorry everyone I'm just scared, this is new and it's scary