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Jacky Rose: I need help to reinstatment I'm VERY SCARED

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2 minutes ago, Finni said:

I will check in on you 🩷

Sometimes when we make “mistakes” , we think we need to do more and more to “fix” it, but really we need to do LESS and try not to focus on it.

I know your brain is recalibrating from the changes and it feels different, but you will feel like yourself again. Try to do what you can to reengage with the things you enjoy. ☀️

Thank you that means alot

3 minutes ago, Finni said:

I will check in on you 🩷

Sometimes when we make “mistakes” , we think we need to do more and more to “fix” it, but really we need to do LESS and try not to focus on it.

I know your brain is recalibrating from the changes and it feels different, but you will feel like yourself again. Try to do what you can to reengage with the things you enjoy. ☀️

Thank yoy and that means alot to me. I guess I'm just scared I can't fix things or we'll I guess what I've done is unfixable. I worry that the reinstatment can't change my future, and I'm so happy your here for me and helping me through this it means so much to me. I just wanna stablize on my current dose and hopefully get back up to 60mg if possible but stablizing in general is what I want so my brain recognizes my meds. I've heard 20mg and 60mg aren't that diffrent with prozax only like 10 to 5 percent more in the sertonin receptors. Again apologies for the long talk

Current Regimen:

  • 11:30 AM: Fluoxetine 20mg, Estradiol 8mg, Famotidine (Pepcid) 20mg

  • 11:00 PM: Guanfacine 5mg (long-term), Pregabalin 25mg

History:

  • Fluoxetine: 60mg (Age 12 to Dec 2025). Cold Turkey Dec 19, 2025.

    • Reinstatement: Feb 17-18: 20mg | Feb 19-20: 0mg | Feb 21–Mar 15: 10mg (23 days) | Mar 16–Present: 20mg.

  • Pregabalin: Nov 20, 2025: Started 75mg | Jan 26, 2026: Stopped | Feb 9, 2026–Present: Restarted at 25mg.

  • Ciprofloxacin: Dec 10–Dec 14, 2025: 500mg (9 tabs total).

  • Magnesium: Dec 2025–Jan 9, 2026: 545mg total daily.

  • Omeprazole: Jan 29, 2026–Feb 17, 2026: 20mg/40mg (Discontinued due to adverse reaction).

  • Famotidine (Pepcid): Feb 18, 2026–Present: 20mg.


 

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17 minutes ago, Finni said:

I will check in on you 🩷

Sometimes when we make “mistakes” , we think we need to do more and more to “fix” it, but really we need to do LESS and try not to focus on it.

I know your brain is recalibrating from the changes and it feels different, but you will feel like yourself again. Try to do what you can to reengage with the things you enjoy. ☀️

I'm trying really not to panic and not cry but I get worried ill have mourn who I was and I'll start getting the new scary side effects and then I'll stick and I won't be able to get out. I've tried everything to prevent it but I worry theirs no stopping it..

Current Regimen:

  • 11:30 AM: Fluoxetine 20mg, Estradiol 8mg, Famotidine (Pepcid) 20mg

  • 11:00 PM: Guanfacine 5mg (long-term), Pregabalin 25mg

History:

  • Fluoxetine: 60mg (Age 12 to Dec 2025). Cold Turkey Dec 19, 2025.

    • Reinstatement: Feb 17-18: 20mg | Feb 19-20: 0mg | Feb 21–Mar 15: 10mg (23 days) | Mar 16–Present: 20mg.

  • Pregabalin: Nov 20, 2025: Started 75mg | Jan 26, 2026: Stopped | Feb 9, 2026–Present: Restarted at 25mg.

  • Ciprofloxacin: Dec 10–Dec 14, 2025: 500mg (9 tabs total).

  • Magnesium: Dec 2025–Jan 9, 2026: 545mg total daily.

  • Omeprazole: Jan 29, 2026–Feb 17, 2026: 20mg/40mg (Discontinued due to adverse reaction).

  • Famotidine (Pepcid): Feb 18, 2026–Present: 20mg.


 

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2 minutes ago, Jacky Rose said:

I'm trying really not to panic and not cry but I get worried ill have mourn who I was and I'll start getting the new scary side effects and then I'll stick and I won't be able to get out. I've tried everything to prevent it but I worry theirs no stopping it..

I'm scared that when the new symptoms show I won't come back ever again...I dont wanna go away, it makes this feel like I have to say goodbye

Current Regimen:

  • 11:30 AM: Fluoxetine 20mg, Estradiol 8mg, Famotidine (Pepcid) 20mg

  • 11:00 PM: Guanfacine 5mg (long-term), Pregabalin 25mg

History:

  • Fluoxetine: 60mg (Age 12 to Dec 2025). Cold Turkey Dec 19, 2025.

    • Reinstatement: Feb 17-18: 20mg | Feb 19-20: 0mg | Feb 21–Mar 15: 10mg (23 days) | Mar 16–Present: 20mg.

  • Pregabalin: Nov 20, 2025: Started 75mg | Jan 26, 2026: Stopped | Feb 9, 2026–Present: Restarted at 25mg.

  • Ciprofloxacin: Dec 10–Dec 14, 2025: 500mg (9 tabs total).

  • Magnesium: Dec 2025–Jan 9, 2026: 545mg total daily.

  • Omeprazole: Jan 29, 2026–Feb 17, 2026: 20mg/40mg (Discontinued due to adverse reaction).

  • Famotidine (Pepcid): Feb 18, 2026–Present: 20mg.


 

2 minutes ago, Jacky Rose said:

I'm scared that when the new symptoms show I won't come back ever again...I dont wanna go away, it makes this feel like I have to say goodbye

Your sweet brain is recalibrating and freaking out as it does so.

All those thoughts are just part of the recalibration! Do your best to not believe them and just know that it’s temporary! You’re starting to stabilize and you will continue.

Different things are going to come and go as you recalibrate.

For US members: Please report med to FDA Med Watch

2017 (May) - Ativan .5 mg (3 x Daily) 

2018 (Feb) - Mirtazapine 7.5 mg 

2018 (May) - Ativan to Valium - Switch - Can’t Remember how long it took -tapered to 3 mg of Valium

2024 (May) - Valium Tolerance

2024 (2 Nov) - Completed taper off Valium 

2024 (2 Nov) - Mirtazapine increased to 15 mg

2025 (Feb) - Ativan 0.25 mg (3 x Daily) - Became Paradoxical - Started weaning got to 0.11mg

2025 (Mar) - Ativan 0mg - CT In detox

2025 (April) Started Depakote 1500mg - In detox

2025 (April) - Depakote 500mg (2 x Daily) once home

2025 (Aug) - Completed taper off Depakote

2025 (Aug) - Akathisia surges throughout the day with calming in between

2025 (Sept) - Gabapentin (Micro Dose) - Was calming at first and then became paradoxical so stop

2025 (Oct) - Depakote - RI – (Two days of small dose) Became scared and stopped with WD & aka

2025 (Oct) - Seroquel 50 mg XR – 1 Week - more and more activating and increased aka

2025 (Oct) - Psychiatrist told me to stop it. But I took a few days of a smaller dose of IR then stopped - Not activating

2025 (Nov) - Hydroxyzine 2.5mg - it was paradoxical so stopped

2025 (1 Dec) - Mirtazapine 22.5mg - (2 Days) Was incredibly overstimulating started reducing to previous

2025 (3 Dec) - Mirtazapine 18.75mg

2025 (10 Dec) - Mirtazapine 16.87mg

2025 (22 Dec) - Mirtazapine 15mg

2026 (23Jan) - Mirtazapine 14.7mg

2026 (23 Jan) - Mirtazapine 1mg Panic dose

2026 (24 Jan) - Mirtazapine 15mg

2026 (25 Feb) – Mirtazapine 14.7mg (-2%)

2026 (18 Mar) - propranolol 2.5 mg one time

2026 (21 Mar)- Mirtazapine- 15 mg accidentally in sleepy state

2026 (22 Mar) - Mirtazapine 14.79 mg (more accurate scales) 

2026 (29 April) Mirtazapine 14.7 mg/.1020 g (on suggestion of Horowitz) immediate intense symptoms

2026 (30 April) Mirtazapine 14.79 mg (.1026 g)

2026 (23 May) propranolol 2.5 mg one time

2026 (01 June) Mirtazapine 14.79 mgdose was 5 hours late

2026 (22 July) Mirtazapine 14.76 mg

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4 minutes ago, Finni said:

Your sweet brain is recalibrating and freaking out as it does so.

All those thoughts are just part of the recalibration! Do your best to not believe them and just know that it’s temporary! You’re starting to stabilize and you will continue.

Different things are going to come and go as you recalibrate.

Do you think if I do get those feelings will they be permenant like never go away?

Current Regimen:

  • 11:30 AM: Fluoxetine 20mg, Estradiol 8mg, Famotidine (Pepcid) 20mg

  • 11:00 PM: Guanfacine 5mg (long-term), Pregabalin 25mg

History:

  • Fluoxetine: 60mg (Age 12 to Dec 2025). Cold Turkey Dec 19, 2025.

    • Reinstatement: Feb 17-18: 20mg | Feb 19-20: 0mg | Feb 21–Mar 15: 10mg (23 days) | Mar 16–Present: 20mg.

  • Pregabalin: Nov 20, 2025: Started 75mg | Jan 26, 2026: Stopped | Feb 9, 2026–Present: Restarted at 25mg.

  • Ciprofloxacin: Dec 10–Dec 14, 2025: 500mg (9 tabs total).

  • Magnesium: Dec 2025–Jan 9, 2026: 545mg total daily.

  • Omeprazole: Jan 29, 2026–Feb 17, 2026: 20mg/40mg (Discontinued due to adverse reaction).

  • Famotidine (Pepcid): Feb 18, 2026–Present: 20mg.


 

1 minute ago, Jacky Rose said:

Do you think if I do get those feelings will they be permenant like never go away?

Nope!

Your brain and nervous system want to balance!

For US members: Please report med to FDA Med Watch

2017 (May) - Ativan .5 mg (3 x Daily) 

2018 (Feb) - Mirtazapine 7.5 mg 

2018 (May) - Ativan to Valium - Switch - Can’t Remember how long it took -tapered to 3 mg of Valium

2024 (May) - Valium Tolerance

2024 (2 Nov) - Completed taper off Valium 

2024 (2 Nov) - Mirtazapine increased to 15 mg

2025 (Feb) - Ativan 0.25 mg (3 x Daily) - Became Paradoxical - Started weaning got to 0.11mg

2025 (Mar) - Ativan 0mg - CT In detox

2025 (April) Started Depakote 1500mg - In detox

2025 (April) - Depakote 500mg (2 x Daily) once home

2025 (Aug) - Completed taper off Depakote

2025 (Aug) - Akathisia surges throughout the day with calming in between

2025 (Sept) - Gabapentin (Micro Dose) - Was calming at first and then became paradoxical so stop

2025 (Oct) - Depakote - RI – (Two days of small dose) Became scared and stopped with WD & aka

2025 (Oct) - Seroquel 50 mg XR – 1 Week - more and more activating and increased aka

2025 (Oct) - Psychiatrist told me to stop it. But I took a few days of a smaller dose of IR then stopped - Not activating

2025 (Nov) - Hydroxyzine 2.5mg - it was paradoxical so stopped

2025 (1 Dec) - Mirtazapine 22.5mg - (2 Days) Was incredibly overstimulating started reducing to previous

2025 (3 Dec) - Mirtazapine 18.75mg

2025 (10 Dec) - Mirtazapine 16.87mg

2025 (22 Dec) - Mirtazapine 15mg

2026 (23Jan) - Mirtazapine 14.7mg

2026 (23 Jan) - Mirtazapine 1mg Panic dose

2026 (24 Jan) - Mirtazapine 15mg

2026 (25 Feb) – Mirtazapine 14.7mg (-2%)

2026 (18 Mar) - propranolol 2.5 mg one time

2026 (21 Mar)- Mirtazapine- 15 mg accidentally in sleepy state

2026 (22 Mar) - Mirtazapine 14.79 mg (more accurate scales) 

2026 (29 April) Mirtazapine 14.7 mg/.1020 g (on suggestion of Horowitz) immediate intense symptoms

2026 (30 April) Mirtazapine 14.79 mg (.1026 g)

2026 (23 May) propranolol 2.5 mg one time

2026 (01 June) Mirtazapine 14.79 mgdose was 5 hours late

2026 (22 July) Mirtazapine 14.76 mg

Intense electric activation, muscle tightness, autonomic surges, terror followed

2026 (23 July) Mirtazapine 14.79 mg return

 

 

  • Author
16 minutes ago, Finni said:

Nope!

Your brain and nervous system want to balance!

Do you think it will balence on this new dose I was on 60mg for years then I stupidly ct for 2 months and jow im trying to get back on the med now on 60mg, it was prozac by the way. Also thank yoy so much for talking with me it means alot

Current Regimen:

  • 11:30 AM: Fluoxetine 20mg, Estradiol 8mg, Famotidine (Pepcid) 20mg

  • 11:00 PM: Guanfacine 5mg (long-term), Pregabalin 25mg

History:

  • Fluoxetine: 60mg (Age 12 to Dec 2025). Cold Turkey Dec 19, 2025.

    • Reinstatement: Feb 17-18: 20mg | Feb 19-20: 0mg | Feb 21–Mar 15: 10mg (23 days) | Mar 16–Present: 20mg.

  • Pregabalin: Nov 20, 2025: Started 75mg | Jan 26, 2026: Stopped | Feb 9, 2026–Present: Restarted at 25mg.

  • Ciprofloxacin: Dec 10–Dec 14, 2025: 500mg (9 tabs total).

  • Magnesium: Dec 2025–Jan 9, 2026: 545mg total daily.

  • Omeprazole: Jan 29, 2026–Feb 17, 2026: 20mg/40mg (Discontinued due to adverse reaction).

  • Famotidine (Pepcid): Feb 18, 2026–Present: 20mg.


 

6 minutes ago, Jacky Rose said:

Do you think it will balence on this new dose I was on 60mg for years then I stupidly ct for 2 months and jow im trying to get back on the med now on 60mg, it was prozac by the way. Also thank yoy so much for talking with me it means alot

I’m not an expert- all I know is that you’ve done the right thing and that you will find balance again.

The name of the game right now is less not more.

And time! See how you do over the next month.

For US members: Please report med to FDA Med Watch

2017 (May) - Ativan .5 mg (3 x Daily) 

2018 (Feb) - Mirtazapine 7.5 mg 

2018 (May) - Ativan to Valium - Switch - Can’t Remember how long it took -tapered to 3 mg of Valium

2024 (May) - Valium Tolerance

2024 (2 Nov) - Completed taper off Valium 

2024 (2 Nov) - Mirtazapine increased to 15 mg

2025 (Feb) - Ativan 0.25 mg (3 x Daily) - Became Paradoxical - Started weaning got to 0.11mg

2025 (Mar) - Ativan 0mg - CT In detox

2025 (April) Started Depakote 1500mg - In detox

2025 (April) - Depakote 500mg (2 x Daily) once home

2025 (Aug) - Completed taper off Depakote

2025 (Aug) - Akathisia surges throughout the day with calming in between

2025 (Sept) - Gabapentin (Micro Dose) - Was calming at first and then became paradoxical so stop

2025 (Oct) - Depakote - RI – (Two days of small dose) Became scared and stopped with WD & aka

2025 (Oct) - Seroquel 50 mg XR – 1 Week - more and more activating and increased aka

2025 (Oct) - Psychiatrist told me to stop it. But I took a few days of a smaller dose of IR then stopped - Not activating

2025 (Nov) - Hydroxyzine 2.5mg - it was paradoxical so stopped

2025 (1 Dec) - Mirtazapine 22.5mg - (2 Days) Was incredibly overstimulating started reducing to previous

2025 (3 Dec) - Mirtazapine 18.75mg

2025 (10 Dec) - Mirtazapine 16.87mg

2025 (22 Dec) - Mirtazapine 15mg

2026 (23Jan) - Mirtazapine 14.7mg

2026 (23 Jan) - Mirtazapine 1mg Panic dose

2026 (24 Jan) - Mirtazapine 15mg

2026 (25 Feb) – Mirtazapine 14.7mg (-2%)

2026 (18 Mar) - propranolol 2.5 mg one time

2026 (21 Mar)- Mirtazapine- 15 mg accidentally in sleepy state

2026 (22 Mar) - Mirtazapine 14.79 mg (more accurate scales) 

2026 (29 April) Mirtazapine 14.7 mg/.1020 g (on suggestion of Horowitz) immediate intense symptoms

2026 (30 April) Mirtazapine 14.79 mg (.1026 g)

2026 (23 May) propranolol 2.5 mg one time

2026 (01 June) Mirtazapine 14.79 mgdose was 5 hours late

2026 (22 July) Mirtazapine 14.76 mg

Intense electric activation, muscle tightness, autonomic surges, terror followed

2026 (23 July) Mirtazapine 14.79 mg return

 

 

  • Author
7 minutes ago, Finni said:

I’m not an expert- all I know is that you’ve done the right thing and that you will find balance again.

The name of the game right now is less not more.

And time! See how you do over the next month.

Alrighty I'll try my best, I guess paitantly waiting for worse things is what I worry. I've heard some side effects can show months later and it's already been 4 months since the whole ordeal technically 2 months back on the med 10mg 1 month and now 20 1 month but im not upping anymore.

Current Regimen:

  • 11:30 AM: Fluoxetine 20mg, Estradiol 8mg, Famotidine (Pepcid) 20mg

  • 11:00 PM: Guanfacine 5mg (long-term), Pregabalin 25mg

History:

  • Fluoxetine: 60mg (Age 12 to Dec 2025). Cold Turkey Dec 19, 2025.

    • Reinstatement: Feb 17-18: 20mg | Feb 19-20: 0mg | Feb 21–Mar 15: 10mg (23 days) | Mar 16–Present: 20mg.

  • Pregabalin: Nov 20, 2025: Started 75mg | Jan 26, 2026: Stopped | Feb 9, 2026–Present: Restarted at 25mg.

  • Ciprofloxacin: Dec 10–Dec 14, 2025: 500mg (9 tabs total).

  • Magnesium: Dec 2025–Jan 9, 2026: 545mg total daily.

  • Omeprazole: Jan 29, 2026–Feb 17, 2026: 20mg/40mg (Discontinued due to adverse reaction).

  • Famotidine (Pepcid): Feb 18, 2026–Present: 20mg.


 

Just now, Jacky Rose said:

Alrighty I'll try my best, I guess paitantly waiting for worse things is what I worry. I've heard some side effects can show months later and it's already been 4 months since the whole ordeal technically 2 months back on the med 10mg 1 month and now 20 1 month but im not upping anymore.

Hold it steady! You’re going to be okay ❤️

For US members: Please report med to FDA Med Watch

2017 (May) - Ativan .5 mg (3 x Daily) 

2018 (Feb) - Mirtazapine 7.5 mg 

2018 (May) - Ativan to Valium - Switch - Can’t Remember how long it took -tapered to 3 mg of Valium

2024 (May) - Valium Tolerance

2024 (2 Nov) - Completed taper off Valium 

2024 (2 Nov) - Mirtazapine increased to 15 mg

2025 (Feb) - Ativan 0.25 mg (3 x Daily) - Became Paradoxical - Started weaning got to 0.11mg

2025 (Mar) - Ativan 0mg - CT In detox

2025 (April) Started Depakote 1500mg - In detox

2025 (April) - Depakote 500mg (2 x Daily) once home

2025 (Aug) - Completed taper off Depakote

2025 (Aug) - Akathisia surges throughout the day with calming in between

2025 (Sept) - Gabapentin (Micro Dose) - Was calming at first and then became paradoxical so stop

2025 (Oct) - Depakote - RI – (Two days of small dose) Became scared and stopped with WD & aka

2025 (Oct) - Seroquel 50 mg XR – 1 Week - more and more activating and increased aka

2025 (Oct) - Psychiatrist told me to stop it. But I took a few days of a smaller dose of IR then stopped - Not activating

2025 (Nov) - Hydroxyzine 2.5mg - it was paradoxical so stopped

2025 (1 Dec) - Mirtazapine 22.5mg - (2 Days) Was incredibly overstimulating started reducing to previous

2025 (3 Dec) - Mirtazapine 18.75mg

2025 (10 Dec) - Mirtazapine 16.87mg

2025 (22 Dec) - Mirtazapine 15mg

2026 (23Jan) - Mirtazapine 14.7mg

2026 (23 Jan) - Mirtazapine 1mg Panic dose

2026 (24 Jan) - Mirtazapine 15mg

2026 (25 Feb) – Mirtazapine 14.7mg (-2%)

2026 (18 Mar) - propranolol 2.5 mg one time

2026 (21 Mar)- Mirtazapine- 15 mg accidentally in sleepy state

2026 (22 Mar) - Mirtazapine 14.79 mg (more accurate scales) 

2026 (29 April) Mirtazapine 14.7 mg/.1020 g (on suggestion of Horowitz) immediate intense symptoms

2026 (30 April) Mirtazapine 14.79 mg (.1026 g)

2026 (23 May) propranolol 2.5 mg one time

2026 (01 June) Mirtazapine 14.79 mgdose was 5 hours late

2026 (22 July) Mirtazapine 14.76 mg

Intense electric activation, muscle tightness, autonomic surges, terror followed

2026 (23 July) Mirtazapine 14.79 mg return

 

 

Hey @Jacky Rose

Everything @Finni has said is true!

Many people don’t have bad withdrawals! And you reinstated so that’s gonna help loads. Try really hard to only think about one day at a time. Try and ignore those worry thoughts as much as you can.

You just stay where you are on 20mg and let your body stablise.

We are all here for you. Things are gonna be ok. 😀

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.uk

For US members details here.

  • Author
10 minutes ago, Chippy said:

Hey @Jacky Rose

Everything @Finni has said is true!

Many people don’t have bad withdrawals! And you reinstated so that’s gonna help loads. Try really hard to only think about one day at a time. Try and ignore those worry thoughts as much as you can.

You just stay where you are on 20mg and let your body stablise.

We are all here for you. Things are gonna be ok. 😀

I really wish I could call people who are going through this its hard alotta the time and it's hard to belive the reinstment will help cause I kindled cause I went such back on a high dose and I'm scared that since I kindled it won't help

Current Regimen:

  • 11:30 AM: Fluoxetine 20mg, Estradiol 8mg, Famotidine (Pepcid) 20mg

  • 11:00 PM: Guanfacine 5mg (long-term), Pregabalin 25mg

History:

  • Fluoxetine: 60mg (Age 12 to Dec 2025). Cold Turkey Dec 19, 2025.

    • Reinstatement: Feb 17-18: 20mg | Feb 19-20: 0mg | Feb 21–Mar 15: 10mg (23 days) | Mar 16–Present: 20mg.

  • Pregabalin: Nov 20, 2025: Started 75mg | Jan 26, 2026: Stopped | Feb 9, 2026–Present: Restarted at 25mg.

  • Ciprofloxacin: Dec 10–Dec 14, 2025: 500mg (9 tabs total).

  • Magnesium: Dec 2025–Jan 9, 2026: 545mg total daily.

  • Omeprazole: Jan 29, 2026–Feb 17, 2026: 20mg/40mg (Discontinued due to adverse reaction).

  • Famotidine (Pepcid): Feb 18, 2026–Present: 20mg.


 

11 minutes ago, Jacky Rose said:

I really wish I could call people who are going through this its hard alotta the time and it's hard to belive the reinstment will help cause I kindled cause I went such back on a high dose and I'm scared that since I kindled it won't help

You have us here! Be reassured you do the right thing. Wd can be nasty. Reinstating was a good move.

Just focus on something you like rather than all this. Time will settle everything for you. 😀

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.uk

For US members details here.

  • Author
1 minute ago, Chippy said:

You have us here! Be reassured you do the right thing. Wd can be nasty. Reinstating was a good move.

Just focus on something you like rather than all this. Time will settle everything for you. 😀

Most of my side effects showed when I got back on the med I get worried my withdrawl will catch up soon despite having the med in me like months later im told. I guess I worry that despite the kindling of the reisntmatnet the withdrawl will bypass it and still give me those side effects. And thank you so much for talking with me and I'm glad your here I just get so scard km gonna go away forever

Current Regimen:

  • 11:30 AM: Fluoxetine 20mg, Estradiol 8mg, Famotidine (Pepcid) 20mg

  • 11:00 PM: Guanfacine 5mg (long-term), Pregabalin 25mg

History:

  • Fluoxetine: 60mg (Age 12 to Dec 2025). Cold Turkey Dec 19, 2025.

    • Reinstatement: Feb 17-18: 20mg | Feb 19-20: 0mg | Feb 21–Mar 15: 10mg (23 days) | Mar 16–Present: 20mg.

  • Pregabalin: Nov 20, 2025: Started 75mg | Jan 26, 2026: Stopped | Feb 9, 2026–Present: Restarted at 25mg.

  • Ciprofloxacin: Dec 10–Dec 14, 2025: 500mg (9 tabs total).

  • Magnesium: Dec 2025–Jan 9, 2026: 545mg total daily.

  • Omeprazole: Jan 29, 2026–Feb 17, 2026: 20mg/40mg (Discontinued due to adverse reaction).

  • Famotidine (Pepcid): Feb 18, 2026–Present: 20mg.


 

  • Author
14 minutes ago, Chippy said:

You have us here! Be reassured you do the right thing. Wd can be nasty. Reinstating was a good move.

Just focus on something you like rather than all this. Time will settle everything for you. 😀

I just don't wanna lose my 20s Is all I want I'm only 23 I dont wanna lose it all

Current Regimen:

  • 11:30 AM: Fluoxetine 20mg, Estradiol 8mg, Famotidine (Pepcid) 20mg

  • 11:00 PM: Guanfacine 5mg (long-term), Pregabalin 25mg

History:

  • Fluoxetine: 60mg (Age 12 to Dec 2025). Cold Turkey Dec 19, 2025.

    • Reinstatement: Feb 17-18: 20mg | Feb 19-20: 0mg | Feb 21–Mar 15: 10mg (23 days) | Mar 16–Present: 20mg.

  • Pregabalin: Nov 20, 2025: Started 75mg | Jan 26, 2026: Stopped | Feb 9, 2026–Present: Restarted at 25mg.

  • Ciprofloxacin: Dec 10–Dec 14, 2025: 500mg (9 tabs total).

  • Magnesium: Dec 2025–Jan 9, 2026: 545mg total daily.

  • Omeprazole: Jan 29, 2026–Feb 17, 2026: 20mg/40mg (Discontinued due to adverse reaction).

  • Famotidine (Pepcid): Feb 18, 2026–Present: 20mg.


 

10 minutes ago, Jacky Rose said:

I just don't wanna lose my 20s Is all I want I'm only 23 I dont wanna lose it all

Just one day at a time @Jacky Rose

You’ve got plenty of years left in your 20s. I’m sure you’ll have a great time. ☺️

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.uk

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4 minutes ago, Chippy said:

Just one day at a time @Jacky Rose

You’ve got plenty of years left in your 20s. I’m sure you’ll have a great time. ☺️

Thank yoy that means alot.

I'm just worried it will take 5 years without any change. I've heard that happens to people who stay off their med and don't go back on and I worry resintatment won't change that course.

Current Regimen:

  • 11:30 AM: Fluoxetine 20mg, Estradiol 8mg, Famotidine (Pepcid) 20mg

  • 11:00 PM: Guanfacine 5mg (long-term), Pregabalin 25mg

History:

  • Fluoxetine: 60mg (Age 12 to Dec 2025). Cold Turkey Dec 19, 2025.

    • Reinstatement: Feb 17-18: 20mg | Feb 19-20: 0mg | Feb 21–Mar 15: 10mg (23 days) | Mar 16–Present: 20mg.

  • Pregabalin: Nov 20, 2025: Started 75mg | Jan 26, 2026: Stopped | Feb 9, 2026–Present: Restarted at 25mg.

  • Ciprofloxacin: Dec 10–Dec 14, 2025: 500mg (9 tabs total).

  • Magnesium: Dec 2025–Jan 9, 2026: 545mg total daily.

  • Omeprazole: Jan 29, 2026–Feb 17, 2026: 20mg/40mg (Discontinued due to adverse reaction).

  • Famotidine (Pepcid): Feb 18, 2026–Present: 20mg.


 

3 minutes ago, Jacky Rose said:

Thank yoy that means alot.

I'm just worried it will take 5 years without any change. I've heard that happens to people who stay off their med and don't go back on and I worry resintatment won't change that course.

I’d not worry about it. It’s a good life skill to work on in general. One day at a time. My moto for life. 😀

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.uk

For US members details here.

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1 minute ago, Chippy said:

I’d not worry about it. It’s a good life skill to work on in general. One day at a time. My moto for life. 😀

Do you think I look hopeful for healing? Like my timeline im just gosh I don't know. It's hard just not to worry about that

Current Regimen:

  • 11:30 AM: Fluoxetine 20mg, Estradiol 8mg, Famotidine (Pepcid) 20mg

  • 11:00 PM: Guanfacine 5mg (long-term), Pregabalin 25mg

History:

  • Fluoxetine: 60mg (Age 12 to Dec 2025). Cold Turkey Dec 19, 2025.

    • Reinstatement: Feb 17-18: 20mg | Feb 19-20: 0mg | Feb 21–Mar 15: 10mg (23 days) | Mar 16–Present: 20mg.

  • Pregabalin: Nov 20, 2025: Started 75mg | Jan 26, 2026: Stopped | Feb 9, 2026–Present: Restarted at 25mg.

  • Ciprofloxacin: Dec 10–Dec 14, 2025: 500mg (9 tabs total).

  • Magnesium: Dec 2025–Jan 9, 2026: 545mg total daily.

  • Omeprazole: Jan 29, 2026–Feb 17, 2026: 20mg/40mg (Discontinued due to adverse reaction).

  • Famotidine (Pepcid): Feb 18, 2026–Present: 20mg.


 

1 minute ago, Jacky Rose said:

Do you think I look hopeful for healing? Like my timeline im just gosh I don't know. It's hard just not to worry about that

Definitely.

But most importantly. One day at a time. 😀

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.uk

For US members details here.

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19 minutes ago, Chippy said:

Definitely.

But most importantly. One day at a time. 😀

Then what do I focus on rn?

Current Regimen:

  • 11:30 AM: Fluoxetine 20mg, Estradiol 8mg, Famotidine (Pepcid) 20mg

  • 11:00 PM: Guanfacine 5mg (long-term), Pregabalin 25mg

History:

  • Fluoxetine: 60mg (Age 12 to Dec 2025). Cold Turkey Dec 19, 2025.

    • Reinstatement: Feb 17-18: 20mg | Feb 19-20: 0mg | Feb 21–Mar 15: 10mg (23 days) | Mar 16–Present: 20mg.

  • Pregabalin: Nov 20, 2025: Started 75mg | Jan 26, 2026: Stopped | Feb 9, 2026–Present: Restarted at 25mg.

  • Ciprofloxacin: Dec 10–Dec 14, 2025: 500mg (9 tabs total).

  • Magnesium: Dec 2025–Jan 9, 2026: 545mg total daily.

  • Omeprazole: Jan 29, 2026–Feb 17, 2026: 20mg/40mg (Discontinued due to adverse reaction).

  • Famotidine (Pepcid): Feb 18, 2026–Present: 20mg.


 

4 minutes ago, Jacky Rose said:

Then what do I focus on rn?

What you love.

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.uk

For US members details here.

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3 minutes ago, Chippy said:

What you love.

I like playing vr games like vrchat and I like gaming and watching movies with my close friends and drawing. I just get worried if I don't enjoy it as much it will scare me and I'll start to cry

Current Regimen:

  • 11:30 AM: Fluoxetine 20mg, Estradiol 8mg, Famotidine (Pepcid) 20mg

  • 11:00 PM: Guanfacine 5mg (long-term), Pregabalin 25mg

History:

  • Fluoxetine: 60mg (Age 12 to Dec 2025). Cold Turkey Dec 19, 2025.

    • Reinstatement: Feb 17-18: 20mg | Feb 19-20: 0mg | Feb 21–Mar 15: 10mg (23 days) | Mar 16–Present: 20mg.

  • Pregabalin: Nov 20, 2025: Started 75mg | Jan 26, 2026: Stopped | Feb 9, 2026–Present: Restarted at 25mg.

  • Ciprofloxacin: Dec 10–Dec 14, 2025: 500mg (9 tabs total).

  • Magnesium: Dec 2025–Jan 9, 2026: 545mg total daily.

  • Omeprazole: Jan 29, 2026–Feb 17, 2026: 20mg/40mg (Discontinued due to adverse reaction).

  • Famotidine (Pepcid): Feb 18, 2026–Present: 20mg.


 

Just now, Jacky Rose said:

I like playing vr games like vrchat and I like gaming and watching movies with my close friends and drawing. I just get worried if I don't enjoy it as much it will scare me and I'll start to cry

There’s that worry again. Just take it one game at a time.

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.uk

For US members details here.

24 minutes ago, Jacky Rose said:

I like playing vr games like vrchat and I like gaming and watching movies with my close friends and drawing. I just get worried if I don't enjoy it as much it will scare me and I'll start to cry

Maybe don’t even expect to enjoy it the same way right now, you know? And then, if you do, it’ll just be a pleasant surprise.

If you had broken your arm, you wouldn’t enjoy it the same way, but you would trust that you were going to heal and be back to yourself

Maybe think of it kind of like a broken bone that’s in a nice cast now since you reinstated.

🤗

For US members: Please report med to FDA Med Watch

2017 (May) - Ativan .5 mg (3 x Daily) 

2018 (Feb) - Mirtazapine 7.5 mg 

2018 (May) - Ativan to Valium - Switch - Can’t Remember how long it took -tapered to 3 mg of Valium

2024 (May) - Valium Tolerance

2024 (2 Nov) - Completed taper off Valium 

2024 (2 Nov) - Mirtazapine increased to 15 mg

2025 (Feb) - Ativan 0.25 mg (3 x Daily) - Became Paradoxical - Started weaning got to 0.11mg

2025 (Mar) - Ativan 0mg - CT In detox

2025 (April) Started Depakote 1500mg - In detox

2025 (April) - Depakote 500mg (2 x Daily) once home

2025 (Aug) - Completed taper off Depakote

2025 (Aug) - Akathisia surges throughout the day with calming in between

2025 (Sept) - Gabapentin (Micro Dose) - Was calming at first and then became paradoxical so stop

2025 (Oct) - Depakote - RI – (Two days of small dose) Became scared and stopped with WD & aka

2025 (Oct) - Seroquel 50 mg XR – 1 Week - more and more activating and increased aka

2025 (Oct) - Psychiatrist told me to stop it. But I took a few days of a smaller dose of IR then stopped - Not activating

2025 (Nov) - Hydroxyzine 2.5mg - it was paradoxical so stopped

2025 (1 Dec) - Mirtazapine 22.5mg - (2 Days) Was incredibly overstimulating started reducing to previous

2025 (3 Dec) - Mirtazapine 18.75mg

2025 (10 Dec) - Mirtazapine 16.87mg

2025 (22 Dec) - Mirtazapine 15mg

2026 (23Jan) - Mirtazapine 14.7mg

2026 (23 Jan) - Mirtazapine 1mg Panic dose

2026 (24 Jan) - Mirtazapine 15mg

2026 (25 Feb) – Mirtazapine 14.7mg (-2%)

2026 (18 Mar) - propranolol 2.5 mg one time

2026 (21 Mar)- Mirtazapine- 15 mg accidentally in sleepy state

2026 (22 Mar) - Mirtazapine 14.79 mg (more accurate scales) 

2026 (29 April) Mirtazapine 14.7 mg/.1020 g (on suggestion of Horowitz) immediate intense symptoms

2026 (30 April) Mirtazapine 14.79 mg (.1026 g)

2026 (23 May) propranolol 2.5 mg one time

2026 (01 June) Mirtazapine 14.79 mgdose was 5 hours late

2026 (22 July) Mirtazapine 14.76 mg

Intense electric activation, muscle tightness, autonomic surges, terror followed

2026 (23 July) Mirtazapine 14.79 mg return

 

 

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