On 5/2/2026 at 12:19 AM, Chippy said:

Sounds cautious which is wise. I approve

Chippy - could I get your advice? First I'll start with the positive news. Since starting the re-instatement, I have a lot more strength and energy in my body. For the past 3 years I have felt like i was 100 years old. So weak and feeble and even standing for short amount of times has been a struggle. Since re-starting with microdose, I can go for faster, longer walks and do more.

Now for the advice part. So I mentioned i was getting a new symptom- pins and needles in hands and feet. The pins and needles lessened 2 days ago, so I was feeling optimistic and I went up to 1mg last night. Hours later the pins and needles feeling were quite a bit worse and today I'm more dizzy than I was the past week. Is this a sign I should go back to 0.5 mg and stay there or are these just re-adaption symptoms that will subside as my brain adapts?

Edited May 6May 6 by BeezQueen7

1 minute ago, BeezQueen7 said:

Chippy - could I get your advice? The pins and needles subsided 2 days ago, so I was feeling optimistic and I went up to 1mg last night. Hours later the pins and needles feeling in my hands and feet were quite a bit worse and today I'm more dizzy than i've been in a while. Is this a sign I should go back to 0.5mg and stay there or are these just re-adaption symptoms that will subside as my brain adapts?

It’s hard to say. It sounds like to me you might be noticing adverse effects from the drug, which we suspected before. It might be they settle if you hold a few days. If it’s not awful perhaps give it 3 or 4 days and see how you are then. If you are worried then you could reduce to 0.5mg and just give that some time and see if it’s enough to help you, if you do this I’d say your accepting 0.5mg is your limit. What I wouldn’t do it jump the dose around the brain doesn’t like it.

Hope that helps.

5 minutes ago, Chippy said:

It’s hard to say. It sounds like to me you might be noticing adverse effects from the drug, which we suspected before. It might be they settle if you hold a few days. If it’s not awful perhaps give it 3 or 4 days and see how you are then. If you are worried then you could reduce to 0.5mg and just give that some time and see if it’s enough to help you, if you do this I’d say your accepting 0.5mg is your limit. What I wouldn’t do it jump the dose around the brain doesn’t like it.

Okay thanks. I will think about it. I just edited my previous post to include the positives. I have a lot more strength and stamina in my body since the re-instatement. So, thats at least a good sign!

Just now, BeezQueen7 said:

have a lot more strength and stamina in my body since the re-instatement. So, thats at least a good sign!

This is a good sign. Ok that’s worth baring in mind. It’s a balance between minimal adverse effects and getting the relief from wd you want. Perhaps holding here is best for the minute based on this. See how things are in 3 days time.

On 4/29/2026 at 9:43 PM, BeezQueen7 said:

Hi Chilpy, you were right - the neurologist didnt know much about protracted withdrawal. He diagnosed me with Functional Neurological Disorder. But also acknowledged zoloft could have something to do with triggering it.

This is a very common outcome for people harmed by psychiatric drugs. I saw it a lot on SA.

A neurologist debated diagnosing me with it as well, but then ultimately didn't and just discharged me. This was after stating that the dose I took was tiny and called it "chicken scratch", but then also saying one of her friends ceased an antidepressant and had to have 3 years off of medical school to recover from the effects.

The cognitive dissonance they can display is quite amazing.